7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire to Florida

2. That whole “Sunshine State” thing is slightly misleading

There are certainly a lot of sunny days, but nobody tells you that there are also a lot of thunderstorms. Even the nation’s capital for lightning is located here. Florida is in its regular hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th, with the peak in August. This time of year, when the tropics are most active, increases your chance of being hit by a tropical storm, tornado, or hurricane. And, as far as I know, nobody wanted to be hit by any of these because we already know how much damage these natural phenomena can cause. Do you remember Hurricane Michael from 2018? That one was the most powerful hurricane of the past fifty years that killed at least 20 people and caused damage that exceeded $25 billion.

Keep in mind that you’ll need insurance for your home if you happen to live in a hurricane-prone neighborhood. Additionally, a lot of your selections are pricey, especially in light of the current inflation.