Hurricane Risk for Atlantic City, NJ
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Since 1851, 141 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Atlantic City. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 129 miles of Atlantic City on July 07, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 134 miles of Atlantic City.
Closest approach ever
Irene (2011)
Passed just 2.9 miles from Atlantic City on August 28, 2011.
When hurricanes hit Atlantic City
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1851:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Atlantic City residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 69 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 88 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 151 mi | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 112 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 146 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 146 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 183 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 104 mi | Sep 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 128 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 3 mi | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 3 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 172 mi | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 44 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 126 mi | Sep 02, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Atlantic City is in Atlantic County — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.