safe to camp in central Florida during summer time?

[brightsky]

Is it safe to camp in central Florida during summer time? Summer time is hurricane season. Hurricane will be getting weaker when it reach central Florida. Can it still be powerful enough to endanger RVs, e.g., flip over RVs. Some RV parks in Florida open year around.

[Grumpy]

Originally Posted by brightsky

Some RV parks in Florida open year around.

ALL parks open year around. If you need to evacuate they will tell you....Ask ROCK

[norty1]

Your biggest fear will be heat, humidity and bugs. If a hurricane is coming you will have plenty of time to run!

[EA37TS]

If a hurricane is going to hit Florida the by product tornados can hit anywhere.

[PaulB12]

Is it safe to camp anywhere? Take a look at Tennessee, flooding hasn't happened in over ten years. If you were there....OUCH!!
Stay out of California, you never know when a quake will hit.
Stay out of Florida, snakes,bears,alligators, tornadoes, hurricanes, all are here.
I think common sense should come into play, have fun wherever you go and be happy.
Hurricanes you get warnings, earthquakes not so much, just keep an eye on the weather wherever you go.
PaulB12

[Scott]

Originally Posted by PaulB12

Is it safe to camp anywhere? Take a look at Tennessee, flooding hasn't happened in over ten years. If you were there....OUCH!!
Stay out of California, you never know when a quake will hit.
Stay out of Florida, snakes,bears,alligators, tornadoes, hurricanes, all are here.
I think common sense should come into play, have fun wherever you go and be happy.
Hurricanes you get warnings, earthquakes not so much, just keep an eye on the weather wherever you go.
PaulB12

And tornadoes can happen in any state in any month of the year. Just keep your wits about you and you will be fine. Only worry about what you can control, but have awareness of what you cannot so you don't get caught in a bad situation.

[Midnightmoon]

We have traveled to Orlando and St. Augustine for 19 of the last 20 years in June, July or August. Other than a few thunderstorms, no issues.

[craigav]

As others have mentioned, hurricanes don't pop-up as a surprise and if you listen to the weather forecast once every day or two there will be no surprises and you will have plenty of time to leave the area.

On the other hand, whether in Florida, Tennessee, or practically anywhere, what I have seen occur weather related more often for RV'rs is flooding. Many RV campgrounds are along lakes, streams, rivers and a high rain event can cause flash flooding very quickly. I would suggest a weather alert radio and to be very aware (situational awareness) of where you are camping and to know ahead of time if you are in a flood prone area. If so, I would likely leave the area if there was a flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service for your area, or at least have a plan for a fast exit to higher ground.

Tornado's are very devastating as well, however they generally don't touch down in a wide area, but if you are in one and in an RV you should also be aware of where to go beforehand in case a tornado warning is issued for your area. There are some, (not enough imo) campgrounds in Texas and Oklahoma (likely other states as well) that have storm shelters just in case. If your campground doesn't have a shelter and a tornado watch is in place, look around for some other potential area for shelter prior to actually needing it. A low lying ravine is better than nothing.

All in all, awareness is extremely valuable for any severe weather event some of which you will have plenty of warning time, and some maybe not, so always be alert for changing conditions. ~CA