Hurricane Risk for Miami, FL
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Since 1852, 203 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Miami. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Alex (2022)
Passed within 99 miles of Miami on June 04, 2022. Peak intensity: TS (69 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Wilma (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 58 miles of Miami.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1948)
Passed just 1.5 miles from Miami on October 06, 1948.
When hurricanes hit Miami
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 Miami residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 196 mi | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 174 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 108 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 132 mi | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 169 mi | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 12 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 63 mi | Aug 02, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 68 mi | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 131 mi | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 94 mi | Sep 10, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 98 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 156 mi | Aug 28, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 134 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 162 mi | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 192 mi | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Paula | 2010 | Cat 2 | 200 mi | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 197 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 183 mi | Nov 01, 2007 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 193 mi | May 11, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Aug 30, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Miami is in Miami-Dade 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.