Hurricane Risk for New York, NY
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Since 1851, 99 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of New York. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Henri (2021)
Passed within 53 miles of New York on August 23, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (75 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
David (1979)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 131 miles of New York.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1893)
Passed just 6.1 miles from New York on August 24, 1893.
When hurricanes hit New York
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 New York residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 192 mi | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 53 mi | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 56 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 64 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 59 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 149 mi | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 107 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 124 mi | Sep 06, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 183 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 90 mi | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 10 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 58 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 154 mi | Sep 03, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. New York is in New York 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.