Fans of The Simpsons are once again claiming that the iconic animated series has predicted real-life events—this time, pointing to the recent hurricanes in Florida, particularly Hurricane Milton. The fan theory suggests that the show’s 1996 episode, “Hurricane Neddy,” foreshadowed the devastation brought by the real-life hurricane that recently struck Florida’s western coast.
In the Hurricane Neddy episode, Springfield is thrown into chaos as a major storm approaches, eerily similar to the situation Floridians faced during Hurricane Milton. Just as the Simpson family prepares for the storm, leading to flooding and destruction, Florida experienced widespread damage, especially around the Tampa Bay area. Milton, a Category 3 hurricane, caused extensive flooding, massive power outages, and tragically led to the deaths of at least 17 people. Floridians were forced to evacuate their homes, echoing the scenes in the episode where Springfield residents flee from the storm’s wrath.
The viral connection between The Simpsons and Hurricane Milton was first brought to light in a TikTok video by the creator Make Your Day, which garnered over 1.6 million views and 40,000 likes. Since then, fans have flooded social media with posts drawing parallels between the fictional hurricane and the real-world disaster. Many fans have commented on how the show has a history of “predicting” significant events, adding to The Simpsons’
This isn’t the first time The Simpsons has been credited with predicting real-life occurrences. Over the years, fans have pointed to episodes that seemingly forecast events like Donald Trump’s presidency, the Walt Disney acquisition of Fox, and even the Ebola outbreak. Some have even noted how the show hinted at the development of modern smartwatches long before they were mainstream.
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, which brought with it 36 tornadoes and left billions of dollars in damages, fans were quick to reference other Simpsons episodes that appeared to predict extreme weather in Florida. One episode from 2013 showed a hurricane striking Saint Lucie County, with characters struggling to survive as floods destroyed their homes. These moments seem to fuel the theory that The Simpsons uses past events to predict future ones.
However, not everyone is convinced. While many fans on TikTok and other platforms have declared The Simpsons as “fortunetellers” with prophetic abilities, others remain skeptical. Some viewers argue that the show is simply a satirical cartoon that touches on a wide range of topics, often reflecting societal concerns or historical patterns.
One commenter on TikTok wrote, “The Simpsons don’t and have never predicted anything. It’s just a cartoon. Find me a case when they actually predicted something. You can’t.” Despite the skepticism, the long-running show has developed a cult following of fans who firmly believe that its storylines frequently foreshadow real-world events.
As discussions about The Simpsons’ so-called predictions continue, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on the Atlantic for future storm developments. One disturbance, currently brewing, has the potential to become Tropical Storm Nadine. While early reports suggested it might affect Florida, experts now believe that the storm will likely spare the U.S. coast and impact the Caribbean islands instead.
For now, the fan theory surrounding Hurricane Milton and The Simpsons remains just that—a theory. But as new episodes of the beloved show continue to air, viewers will undoubtedly keep watching closely for what future events might unfold next in the world of Springfield.