Hurricane Risk for Pensacola, FL
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Since 1851, 169 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Pensacola. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Fred (2021)
Passed within 109 miles of Pensacola on August 17, 2021. Peak intensity: TS (63 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Camille (1969)
Reached Cat 5 (172 mph) at its peak. Passed within 128 miles of Pensacola.
Closest approach ever
Dennis (2005)
Passed just 7.6 miles from Pensacola on July 10, 2005.
When hurricanes hit Pensacola
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 Pensacola residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 183 mi | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 165 mi | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 195 mi | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 23 mi | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 145 mi | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 160 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 140 mi | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 107 mi | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Nate | 2017 | Cat 1 | 100 mi | Oct 08, 2017 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 196 mi | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 158 mi | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 12 mi | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 144 mi | Nov 14, 2008 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Pensacola is in Escambia 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.