Hurricane Risk for Long Beach, NY
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Since 1851, 111 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Long Beach. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Elsa (2021)
Passed within 36 miles of Long Beach on July 09, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (86 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1938)
Reached Cat 5 (161 mph) at its peak. Passed within 41 miles of Long Beach.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1872)
Passed just 7.4 miles from Long Beach on October 26, 1872.
When hurricanes hit Long Beach
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 Long Beach residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 36 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 45 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 64 mi | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 78 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 128 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 113 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 192 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 104 mi | Sep 06, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 165 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 87 mi | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 18 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 192 mi | Sep 04, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 60 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 167 mi | Sep 03, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Long Beach is in Nassau 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.