Hurricane Risk for Montauk, NY
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Since 1851, 137 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Montauk. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Henri (2021)
Passed within 19 miles of Montauk on August 22, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (75 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1944)
Reached Cat 5 (161 mph) at its peak. Passed within 17 miles of Montauk.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1869)
Passed just 3.9 miles from Montauk on September 08, 1869.
When hurricanes hit Montauk
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 Montauk residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 19 mi | Aug 22, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 21 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 54 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 108 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 165 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 106 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 152 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Jose | 2017 | Cat 4 | 163 mi | Sep 23, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 72 mi | Sep 08, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 131 mi | Jul 05, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 172 mi | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 112 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 152 mi | Sep 04, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 60 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 195 mi | Nov 04, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Montauk is in Suffolk 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.