Hurricane Risk for Babylon, NY
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Since 1851, 126 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Babylon. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Elsa (2021)
Passed within 26 miles of Babylon on July 09, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (86 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1938)
Reached Cat 5 (161 mph) at its peak. Passed within 23 miles of Babylon.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1888)
Passed just 2.7 miles from Babylon on September 12, 1888.
When hurricanes hit Babylon
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 Babylon residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 26 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 28 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 62 mi | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 95 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 116 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 108 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 179 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 95 mi | Sep 06, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 162 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 100 mi | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 36 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 179 mi | Sep 04, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 76 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 185 mi | Sep 03, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Babylon is in Suffolk County — look up your evacuation zone here.
- Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
- 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.