Hurricane Risk for Houma, LA
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Since 1852, 169 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Houma. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Francine (2024)
Passed within 9 miles of Houma on September 12, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 2 (103 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Andrew (1992)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 43 miles of Houma.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1890)
Passed just 7.1 miles from Houma on August 27, 1890.
When hurricanes hit Houma
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1852:
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 Houma residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 9 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 23 mi | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 55 mi | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 29 mi | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 64 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 133 mi | Oct 10, 2020 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 153 mi | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 161 mi | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 66 mi | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 100 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 156 mi | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 8 mi | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 130 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 27 mi | Sep 01, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 161 mi | Sep 13, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Houma is in Terrebonne Parish — 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.