Hurricane Risk for McAllen, TX
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Since 1851, 88 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of McAllen. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Harold (2023)
Passed within 75 miles of McAllen on August 22, 2023. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Allen (1980)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 34 miles of McAllen.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1874)
Passed just 16.7 miles from McAllen on September 05, 1874.
When hurricanes hit McAllen
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 McAllen residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 168 mi | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 193 mi | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Lidia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 184 mi | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 98 mi | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Hanna | 2020 | Cat 1 | 26 mi | Jul 26, 2020 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 134 mi | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Ingrid | 2013 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Alex | 2010 | Cat 2 | 143 mi | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Dolly | 2008 | Cat 2 | 33 mi | Jul 24, 2008 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. McAllen is in Hidalgo 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.