Hurricane season in New Orleans runs June through November — six months that include some of the most popular moving months in the city. AD Movers has been handling hurricane season moves in New Orleans since 2013 with flexible rescheduling policies, real-time storm monitoring, and a crew that knows exactly what to do when a named storm is in the Gulf. This guide covers everything you need to plan your move during hurricane season.
Hurricane season in New Orleans (June 1 – November 30) covers six full months — nearly half the year. It encompasses summer, fall, and two of the most active moving months in the city. The reality is that moving during hurricane season in New Orleans is safe, common, and completely manageable with the right mover and the right plan.
Not all months of hurricane season are equally active. Here's how to think about risk by month:
Early hurricane season in New Orleans has historically lower storm activity. June and July are two of the busier moving months in the city — most moves during this period proceed without weather complications.
August and September are the most active hurricane months for New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina (Aug 29), Hurricane Ida (Aug 29), and Hurricane Betsy were all late-August events. This is when flexible scheduling matters most.
October and November see significantly reduced storm activity. Combined with cooler temperatures and lower demand, this is arguably the single best moving window in New Orleans — yet most people don't realize it.
The National Hurricane Center (nhc.noaa.gov) updates storm track forecasts every 6 hours during active systems. AD Movers monitors these forecasts daily during hurricane season for any move scheduled within 5 days.
We've developed a clear hurricane season policy based on 13 years of New Orleans experience:
One category of hurricane season moving that's rarely discussed is storm displacement moves — when a hurricane, flood, or wind damage forces a family to vacate their home unexpectedly. AD Movers has helped dozens of New Orleans families with emergency moves after major storms, including moves from flood-damaged homes, condemned structures, and temporary housing situations.
If you're in a storm displacement situation, call us directly at 504-237-0855. We work with insurance timelines, can provide documentation for claims, and prioritize storm-displaced families in our scheduling.
Yes. Hurricane season (June–November) covers half the year and most days are perfectly fine for moving. AD Movers monitors NHC forecasts and reschedules at no charge if a named storm threatens within 72 hours of your move date.
AD Movers monitors storm forecasts continuously during hurricane season. If a named storm is projected to affect the New Orleans area within 72 hours of your move date, we contact you proactively to reschedule at no charge — no fees, no hassle.
August and September are the most historically active months for New Orleans hurricane activity. Late August in particular has seen several major storms (Katrina 2005, Ida 2021). If your move falls in late August, we recommend having a flexible backup window.
Yes. AD Movers assists storm-displaced families who need to move quickly after a hurricane, flood, or wind event. We prioritize emergency storm displacement moves, work with insurance timelines, and can provide documentation for insurance claims.
October is arguably the best month to move in New Orleans. Storm activity drops sharply, temperatures become comfortable, humidity decreases, and moving company demand is lower than summer — which means better availability and potentially better scheduling flexibility.
No. Our pricing is the same year-round. No hurricane season surcharge, no storm rescheduling fee. Get your ballpark price at admoversla.com/moving-quote/ in 60 seconds.
Get a transparent ballpark price in 60 seconds. We monitor storm forecasts and reschedule free if weather threatens. AD Movers — New Orleans' most experienced hurricane season mover.
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