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Hurricane Risk for Jacksonville, FL

HELENE is currently 254 mi from Jacksonville.

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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 Jacksonville. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Jacksonville's long, low-lying coastline and extensive tidal rivers make storm surge and coastal flooding the dominant hurricane threats — IDALIA (2023) and recent high-end storms like MILTON and HELENE underscore how powerful landfalling systems and near-misses drive severe surge and river flooding.

By the numbers

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

Most recent hurricane

Helene (2024)

Passed within 128 miles of Jacksonville 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 128 miles of Jacksonville.

Closest approach ever

Helene (2024)

Passed just 128.3 miles from Jacksonville on June 11, 2026.

When hurricanes hit Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville residents likely remember:

Storm Year Peak Closest Date
Helene 2024 Cat 4 128 mi Jun 11, 2026

Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Jacksonville is in Duval County — 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.