Hurricane Risk for Baton Rouge, LA
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Since 1855, 161 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Baton Rouge. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Francine (2024)
Passed within 53 miles of Baton Rouge on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Andrew (1992)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 39 miles of Baton Rouge.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1926)
Passed just 7.6 miles from Baton Rouge on August 26, 1926.
When hurricanes hit Baton Rouge
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1855:
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 Baton Rouge residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 53 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 25 mi | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 53 mi | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 79 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 89 mi | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 115 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 134 mi | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 200 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 82 mi | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 102 mi | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 130 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 21 mi | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 161 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 47 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 109 mi | Sep 14, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge Parish — 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.