Hurricane Risk for Orlando, FL
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Since 1852, 216 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Orlando. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 147 miles of Orlando on July 04, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 122 miles of Orlando.
Closest approach ever
Gabrielle (2001)
Passed just 4.4 miles from Orlando on September 15, 2001.
When hurricanes hit Orlando
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 Orlando residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 31 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 151 mi | Aug 05, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 172 mi | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 163 mi | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 40 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 48 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 139 mi | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 98 mi | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 103 mi | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 182 mi | Sep 13, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 126 mi | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 55 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 70 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 196 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 139 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 177 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 103 mi | May 11, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 51 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Orlando is in Orange 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.