Hurricane Risk for Savannah, GA
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Since 1851, 230 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Savannah. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 147 miles of Savannah on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 82 miles of Savannah.
Closest approach ever
Debby (2024)
Passed just 4.7 miles from Savannah on August 06, 2024.
When hurricanes hit Savannah
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 Savannah residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 5 mi | Aug 06, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 130 mi | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 45 mi | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 130 mi | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 65 mi | Jul 08, 2021 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 71 mi | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 132 mi | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 100 mi | Sep 05, 2019 |
| Florence | 2018 | Cat 4 | 107 mi | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 132 mi | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 163 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 24 mi | Sep 02, 2016 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 35 mi | Oct 08, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 136 mi | Jul 03, 2014 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 113 mi | Sep 06, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 120 mi | May 09, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 112 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Savannah is in Chatham 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.