Hurricane Risk for Brunswick, GA
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Since 1851, 228 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Brunswick. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 138 miles of Brunswick on July 04, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 82 miles of Brunswick.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1882)
Passed just 2.1 miles from Brunswick on October 11, 1882.
When hurricanes hit Brunswick
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 Brunswick residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 20 mi | Aug 06, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 107 mi | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 192 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 64 mi | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 149 mi | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 163 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 75 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 22 mi | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 106 mi | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 181 mi | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 111 mi | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 151 mi | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 168 mi | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 120 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 60 mi | Oct 08, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 79 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 143 mi | Jul 03, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 131 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 105 mi | May 10, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Brunswick is in Glynn 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.