Hurricane Risk for Stuart, FL
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Since 1852, 229 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Stuart. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Milton (2024)
Passed within 89 miles of Stuart on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Wilma (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 83 miles of Stuart.
Closest approach ever
Bob (1985)
Passed just 2.8 miles from Stuart on July 24, 1985.
When hurricanes hit Stuart
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 Stuart residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 182 mi | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 89 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 28 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 62 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 42 mi | Aug 02, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 110 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 161 mi | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 105 mi | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 172 mi | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 93 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 49 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 68 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 188 mi | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 184 mi | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 128 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 101 mi | May 11, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 42 mi | Aug 30, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Stuart is in Martin 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.