Hurricane Risk for Myrtle Beach, SC
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Since 1851, 253 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 16 miles of Myrtle Beach on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Dorian (2019)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 58 miles of Myrtle Beach.
Closest approach ever
Ana (2015)
Passed just 2.9 miles from Myrtle Beach on May 10, 2015.
When hurricanes hit Myrtle 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 Myrtle Beach residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | 2025 | Cat 1 | 189 mi | Aug 02, 2025 |
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 69 mi | Aug 08, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 19 mi | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 39 mi | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 20 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 87 mi | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 117 mi | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 58 mi | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 10 mi | Sep 15, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 144 mi | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 21 mi | Oct 08, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 25 mi | Sep 03, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 66 mi | Jul 03, 2014 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 118 mi | Aug 27, 2011 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 7 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 199 mi | May 09, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 42 mi | Sep 01, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Myrtle Beach is in Horry 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.