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Hurricane Risk for George Town, KY

No tropical storms currently threaten Grand Cayman. The next one could form quickly though — get alerts before they make the news.

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  1. By the numbers
  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 2024, 1 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of George Town. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Ivan (2004) struck Grand Cayman as a Cat 5 with surge overtopping much of the island — modern building codes here are among the strictest in the Caribbean for that reason.

By the numbers

Total storms
1
since 2024
Major (Cat 3+)
1
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
1
all categories

Most recent hurricane

Helene (2024)

Passed within 92 miles of George Town on June 08, 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 92 miles of George Town.

Closest approach ever

Helene (2024)

Passed just 92.5 miles from George Town on June 08, 2026.

When hurricanes hit George Town

Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 2024:

Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0

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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Recent notable storms (last 20 years)

Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones George Town residents likely remember:

Storm Year Peak Closest Date
Helene 2024 Cat 4 92 mi Jun 08, 2026

Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. George Town sits in Grand Cayman — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. 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.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.