Hurricane Risk for Port Arthur, TX
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Since 1851, 133 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Port Arthur. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 113 miles of Port Arthur on July 08, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Rita (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (178 mph) at its peak. Passed within 20 miles of Port Arthur.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1886)
Passed just 2.5 miles from Port Arthur on June 14, 1886.
When hurricanes hit Port Arthur
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 Port Arthur residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 113 mi | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 143 mi | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 24 mi | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 195 mi | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 40 mi | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 52 mi | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Marco | 2020 | Cat 1 | 114 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Hanna | 2020 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Barry | 2019 | Cat 1 | 78 mi | Jul 14, 2019 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 28 mi | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 155 mi | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 60 mi | Sep 13, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 114 mi | Sep 02, 2008 |
| Humberto | 2007 | Cat 1 | 28 mi | Sep 13, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Port Arthur is in Jefferson 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.