Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Florida, in the Big Bend region on August 30, 2023, at approximately 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time. It was a strong Category 3 hurricane at landfall with sustained winds reported around 125 mph.
Details on Landfall
- Idalia reached Category 4 intensity briefly before weakening due to an eyewall replacement cycle prior to landfall.
- The hurricane intensified rapidly in the Gulf of Mexico before reaching its peak strength on the morning of August 30, right before landfall.
- The storm surge and winds caused significant damage primarily in the Big Bend region of Florida and nearby areas.
This information reflects the event as occurred in 2023. There is no indication of a future landfall event for Hurricane Idalia, as it was a past hurricane tracked and documented historically. If this is asking about a new or future system named Idalia, current data show the last known Idalia made landfall on August 30, 2023.
