Hurricane Risk for Hyannis, MA
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Since 1851, 146 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Hyannis. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Ida (2021)
Passed within 36 miles of Hyannis on September 02, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (150 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Esther (1961)
Reached Cat 5 (161 mph) at its peak. Passed within 6 miles of Hyannis.
Closest approach ever
Edna (1954)
Passed just 3.2 miles from Hyannis on September 11, 1954.
When hurricanes hit Hyannis
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 Hyannis residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 36 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 43 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 166 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 186 mi | Sep 07, 2019 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 159 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 177 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Jose | 2017 | Cat 4 | 145 mi | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 196 mi | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 16 mi | Sep 08, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 105 mi | Jul 05, 2014 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 155 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 119 mi | Sep 04, 2010 |
| Bill | 2009 | Cat 4 | 190 mi | Aug 23, 2009 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 74 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Kyle | 2008 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Sep 28, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 115 mi | Nov 04, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Hyannis is in Barnstable County — 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.