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Hurricane Risk for Naples, FL

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  1. By the numbers
  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1852, 207 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Naples. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Naples’ low-lying Gulf Coast location and proximity to a shallow continental shelf make storm surge the primary hazard, as shown by catastrophic surge and wind impacts from Hurricane Ian (2022) and frequent close approaches historically.

By the numbers

Total storms
207
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
56
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
124
all categories
County
Collier County
Florida

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:

Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
22
Jul
14
Aug
45
Sep
53
Oct
55
Nov
12
Dec
1

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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Recent 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

  1. Know your zone. Naples is in Collier County — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. 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.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.