Hurricane Risk for Melbourne, FL
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Since 1852, 235 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Melbourne. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 147 miles of Melbourne 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 100 miles of Melbourne.
Closest approach ever
Fay (2008)
Passed just 4.9 miles from Melbourne on August 20, 2008.
When hurricanes hit Melbourne
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 Melbourne residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 42 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 23 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 38 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 177 mi | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 57 mi | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 159 mi | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 173 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 100 mi | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 169 mi | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 97 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 61 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 85 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 130 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 74 mi | May 11, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 5 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Melbourne is in Brevard 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.