Hurricane Risk for Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Since 1851, 154 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Rehoboth Beach. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 71 miles of Rehoboth Beach on July 07, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 84 miles of Rehoboth Beach.
Closest approach ever
Brenda (1960)
Passed just 10.4 miles from Rehoboth Beach on July 30, 1960.
When hurricanes hit Rehoboth Beach
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 Rehoboth Beach residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 30 mi | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 80 mi | Sep 02, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 116 mi | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 179 mi | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 190 mi | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 98 mi | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 200 mi | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 144 mi | Sep 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 138 mi | Jul 04, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 60 mi | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 43 mi | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Earl | 2010 | Cat 4 | 176 mi | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 94 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 87 mi | Sep 02, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Rehoboth Beach is in Sussex 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.