Hurricane Risk for Asheville, NC
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Since 2024, 1 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Asheville. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Helene (2024)
Passed within 90 miles of Asheville on June 12, 2026. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (138 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Helene (2024)
Reached Cat 4 (138 mph) at its peak. Passed within 90 miles of Asheville.
Closest approach ever
Helene (2024)
Passed just 90.4 miles from Asheville on June 12, 2026.
When hurricanes hit Asheville
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 2024:
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 Asheville residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 90 mi | Jun 12, 2026 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Asheville is in Buncombe 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.