Backup power in the city hit twice in three weeks
Hurricane Frances made direct landfall at Sewall's Point, immediately adjacent to Stuart, just after midnight on September 5, 2004, as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds and storm surge near six feet at the St. Lucie Lock. Three weeks later, Hurricane Jeanne came ashore over almost the same stretch of coast as a stronger Category 3 storm, and the combined damage across the Treasure Coast topped $7 billion.
What a two-hurricane month means for a generator installation
Some St. Lucie County homes went without power for up to two weeks after that 2004 stretch, a useful reference point for sizing runtime and fuel capacity rather than assuming a single short outage. A Stuart property's generator plan should account for the real possibility of consecutive storms in one season, not just one worst-case event.
Stuart project paths
What to include in a Stuart inquiry
Include whether the property is in the historic downtown core or a newer area nearby, panel capacity, fuel access, and which circuits are priorities. Provider schedules tighten before hurricane season, so confirming availability directly is worth doing early.
Storm-record context for Stuart
Hurricane Frances made direct landfall at Sewall's Point, immediately next to Stuart, on September 5, 2004, followed three weeks later by Hurricane Jeanne over nearly the same stretch of coast; current wind, flood, and permit requirements should still be confirmed for the specific property.