Hurricane Risk for Jacksonville, NC
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Since 1851, 258 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 94 miles of Jacksonville on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Dorian (2019)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 54 miles of Jacksonville.
Closest approach ever
Ginger (1971)
Passed just 4.8 miles from Jacksonville on October 01, 1971.
When hurricanes hit Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 2025 | Cat 1 | 151 mi | Aug 02, 2025 |
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 158 mi | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 76 mi | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 107 mi | Oct 01, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 40 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 134 mi | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 195 mi | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 54 mi | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 40 mi | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 122 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Chris | 2018 | Cat 2 | 164 mi | Jul 08, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 19 mi | Sep 03, 2016 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 59 mi | Oct 09, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 49 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 49 mi | Aug 27, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 186 mi | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 76 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 35 mi | Sep 01, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Jacksonville is in Onslow 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.