Hurricane Risk for Galveston, TX
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Since 1851, 122 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Galveston. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 73 miles of Galveston 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 71 miles of Galveston.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1863)
Passed just 0.4 miles from Galveston on September 29, 1863.
When hurricanes hit Galveston
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 Galveston residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 73 mi | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 158 mi | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 22 mi | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 83 mi | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 96 mi | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 151 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Hanna | 2020 | Cat 1 | 153 mi | Jul 25, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 142 mi | Jul 14, 2019 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 66 mi | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 6 mi | Sep 13, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 177 mi | Sep 02, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 28 mi | Sep 13, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Galveston is in Galveston 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.