Hurricane Risk for Hilton Head Island, SC
HELENE is currently 374 mi from Hilton Head Island.
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Since 2024, 1 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Hilton Head Island. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Helene (2024)
Passed within 146 miles of Hilton Head Island on June 11, 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 146 miles of Hilton Head Island.
Closest approach ever
Helene (2024)
Passed just 145.9 miles from Hilton Head Island on June 11, 2026.
When hurricanes hit Hilton Head Island
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 Hilton Head Island residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 146 mi | Jun 11, 2026 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Hilton Head Island is in Beaufort 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.