Hurricane Risk for Gulf Shores, AL
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Since 1851, 178 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Gulf Shores. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Claudette (2021)
Passed within 107 miles of Gulf Shores on June 19, 2021. Peak intensity: TS (46 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Camille (1969)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 98 miles of Gulf Shores.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1889)
Passed just 2.3 miles from Gulf Shores on September 23, 1889.
When hurricanes hit Gulf Shores
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 Gulf Shores residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 155 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 196 mi | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 167 mi | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 2 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 121 mi | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 131 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 142 mi | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 122 mi | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 72 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 196 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 133 mi | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 17 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 158 mi | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 181 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Gulf Shores is in Baldwin 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.