Hurricane Risk for Beaufort, SC
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Since 1851, 239 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Beaufort. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 119 miles of Beaufort on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 72 miles of Beaufort.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1909)
Passed just 2.8 miles from Beaufort on July 03, 1909.
When hurricanes hit Beaufort
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 Beaufort residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 39 mi | Aug 06, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 145 mi | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 23 mi | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 104 mi | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 70 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 58 mi | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 95 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 115 mi | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 89 mi | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 81 mi | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 130 mi | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 197 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 25 mi | Oct 08, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 31 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 118 mi | Jul 03, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 103 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 123 mi | May 09, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 94 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Beaufort is in Beaufort 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.