The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, but early forecasts are already signaling an above-average year for tropical activity—especially along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. As coastal communities brace for potentially damaging storms, the importance of proactive flood mitigation tools like Tiger Dams™ has never been clearer.
Early Forecasts Call for an Active Season
Forecasts from both North Carolina State University (NC State) and Colorado State University (CSU) suggest we’re in for another busy season:
- NC State anticipates 12 to 15 named storms, with 6 to 8 becoming hurricanes and up to 3 potentially reaching major hurricane strength (Category 3 or higher).
- The Gulf of Mexico could see 1 to 3 named storms, with as many as 2 becoming hurricanes.
- Colorado State University projects 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes—activity that is roughly 125% of the 30-year average.
Contributing factors include warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic and a shift from La Niña to neutral conditions, both of which tend to increase the likelihood of storm development and landfall.
Storm Landfall Probabilities Are Rising
According to CSU’s April report, the likelihood of storms impacting the U.S. and Caribbean is higher than average:
- 76% chance of at least one named storm coming within 50 miles of North Carolina.
- 46% chance for at least one hurricane.
- 51% probability of a major hurricane making landfall somewhere along the U.S. coastline.
- 33% chance of a major hurricane affecting the Gulf Coast.
- 56% likelihood of impact in the Caribbean.
These forecasts emphasize that while the exact locations of landfall remain unknown, the odds of destructive storms reaching populated areas are increasing.
Why Communities Need Tiger Dams™ Now More Than Ever
As flooding remains one of the most devastating consequences of hurricanes and tropical storms, communities must be equipped with adaptable, reliable flood protection solutions. Tiger Dams™ offer a proven, rapidly deployable barrier system that can be set up in hours—not days—providing immediate protection against rising waters.
Whether protecting municipal infrastructure, critical facilities, or private properties, Tiger Dams help reduce recovery costs and safeguard lives when storms strike. With the 2025 season projected to be active, there’s no better time for emergency managers, municipalities, and property owners to invest in flood preparedness.
Stay Prepared—Stay Protected
Updated forecasts from CSU are expected in June, July, and August, while NOAA’s official 2025 outlook will be released in May. Until then, communities are encouraged to review their flood preparedness plans and consider how Tiger Dams can be integrated into their emergency response strategy.
