Hurricane Risk for Brownsville, TX
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Since 1854, 107 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Brownsville. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 134 miles of Brownsville on July 07, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Allen (1980)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 23 miles of Brownsville.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1857)
Passed just 4.7 miles from Brownsville on September 30, 1857.
When hurricanes hit Brownsville
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1854:
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 Brownsville residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 134 mi | Jul 07, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 145 mi | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 51 mi | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Hanna | 2020 | Cat 1 | 53 mi | Jul 25, 2020 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 110 mi | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Ingrid | 2013 | Cat 1 | 155 mi | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Alex | 2010 | Cat 2 | 114 mi | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Dolly | 2008 | Cat 2 | 33 mi | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 182 mi | Sep 12, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Brownsville is in Cameron 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.