Hurricane Risk for Beaufort, SC
HELENE is currently 391 mi from Beaufort.
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Since 2024, 1 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Beaufort. Here's what you should know.
Local note: Beaufort's low-lying coastal and estuarine setting makes storm surge the primary hazard, with recent major surge and wind impacts from powerful nearby storms like Hurricane Ian (2022) underscoring its vulnerability.
By the numbers
Total storms
1
since 2024
Major (Cat 3+)
1
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
1
all categories
County
Beaufort County
South Carolina
Most recent hurricane
Helene (2024)
Passed within 145 miles of Beaufort on July 28, 2026. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (138 mph).
The full risk breakdown for Beaufort
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Preparedness
- Know your zone. Beaufort is in Beaufort 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.