Hurricane Risk for Naples, FL
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Since 1852, 207 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Naples. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Milton (2024)
Passed within 98 miles of Naples on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Wilma (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 18 miles of Naples.
Closest approach ever
Jenny (1969)
Passed just 2.6 miles from Naples on October 02, 1969.
When hurricanes hit Naples
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 Naples residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 98 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 148 mi | Aug 04, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 187 mi | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 46 mi | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 129 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 82 mi | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 39 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 82 mi | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 146 mi | Aug 02, 2020 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 18 mi | Sep 10, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 163 mi | Aug 28, 2016 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 168 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 186 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 137 mi | Aug 27, 2012 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Aug 30, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Naples is in Collier 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.