Hurricane Risk for Cancún, MX
ISAIAS is currently 469 mi from Cancún.
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Since 1852, 240 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Cancún. Here's what you should know.
Local note: The Yucatán's east coast is the first land that Atlantic hurricanes hit after crossing the open Caribbean — Wilma (2005) stalled here as a Cat 4 for 60+ hours.
By the numbers
Total storms
240
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
71
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
152
all categories
Most recent hurricane
Helene (2024)
Passed within 42 miles of Cancún on September 25, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (138 mph).
The full risk breakdown for Cancún
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Preparedness
- Know your zone. Cancún sits in Quintana Roo — 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.