Hurricane Risk for Beaumont, TX
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Since 1851, 123 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Beaumont. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 99 miles of Beaumont on July 08, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Rita (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (178 mph) at its peak. Passed within 30 miles of Beaumont.
Closest approach ever
Ivan (2004)
Passed just 6.1 miles from Beaumont on September 24, 2004.
When hurricanes hit Beaumont
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 Beaumont residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 99 mi | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 158 mi | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 20 mi | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 52 mi | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 63 mi | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 127 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Hanna | 2020 | Cat 1 | 200 mi | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 81 mi | Jul 14, 2019 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 41 mi | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 156 mi | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 64 mi | Sep 13, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 110 mi | Sep 02, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 34 mi | Sep 13, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Beaumont is in Jefferson 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.