IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
This document discusses the impact of tropical storms and hurricanes on citrus groves, emphasizing the potential for significant rain and wind damage. Although hurricanes pose a serious threat to citrus groves, growers with pre-established hurricane plans can mitigate losses more effectively. In this text, recommendations are provided for adequately preparing for the hurricane season and minimizing its effects.
About this Publication
This document is a Fact sheet HS-804, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. First published April 2001. Revised June 2017. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Zekri, M., Rouse, R. R., & Crane, J. H. (2017). Hurricane Preparedness for Citrus Groves. EDIS, 2017(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ch178-2001
Authors
Mongi Zekri
County agent
University of Florida
multi-county citrus UF/IFAS Extension agent for Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties
Robert Rouse
retired associate professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center
Jonathan Crane
Specialist
University of Florida
professor emeritus, tropical fruit crop specialist, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL