Hurricane Risk for Jacksonville, FL
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Since 1852, 238 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Jacksonville. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 111 miles of Jacksonville on July 04, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Dorian (2019)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 104 miles of Jacksonville.
Closest approach ever
Abby (1968)
Passed just 5.9 miles from Jacksonville on June 06, 1968.
When hurricanes hit Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 62 mi | Aug 06, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 128 mi | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 147 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 104 mi | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 122 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 126 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 112 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 41 mi | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 86 mi | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 104 mi | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 91 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 55 mi | Oct 08, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 111 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 133 mi | Jul 03, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 150 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 91 mi | May 10, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 88 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Jacksonville is in Duval 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.