Hurricane Risk for Vero Beach, FL
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Since 1852, 238 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Vero Beach. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Milton (2024)
Passed within 64 miles of Vero Beach 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 101 miles of Vero Beach.
Closest approach ever
Erin (1995)
Passed just 4.6 miles from Vero Beach on August 02, 1995.
When hurricanes hit Vero Beach
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 Vero Beach residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 191 mi | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 64 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 7 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 43 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Jul 07, 2021 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 52 mi | Aug 02, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 141 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 186 mi | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 103 mi | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 166 mi | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 98 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 43 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 68 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 190 mi | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 123 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 81 mi | May 11, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 37 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Vero Beach is in Indian River 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.