Hurricane Risk for Dauphin Island, AL
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Since 1851, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Dauphin Island. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Francine (2024)
Passed within 132 miles of Dauphin Island on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Camille (1969)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 77 miles of Dauphin Island.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1859)
Passed just 3.4 miles from Dauphin Island on September 16, 1859.
When hurricanes hit Dauphin Island
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 Dauphin Island residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 132 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 149 mi | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 25 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 107 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 111 mi | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 155 mi | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 139 mi | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 121 mi | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 7 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 166 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 177 mi | Nov 14, 2008 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Dauphin Island is in Mobile 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.