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Hurricane Risk for Babylon, NY

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  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1851, 126 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Babylon. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Sited on the south shore of Long Island with low-lying coastal neighborhoods, Babylon's greatest hurricane threat is storm surge and coastal flooding from storms approaching the Long Island coastline — recent impacts from Hurricane Ida (2021) highlighted destructive surge and tidal flooding in the region.

By the numbers

Total storms
126
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
37
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
91
all categories
County
Suffolk County
New York

Most recent hurricane

Elsa (2021)

Passed within 26 miles of Babylon on July 09, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (86 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Babylon

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Babylon is in Suffolk 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.
Nearby cities also covered: Lindenhurst, Copiague, West Islip, West Babylon, Amityville, North Babylon, Massapequa Park, Brightwaters. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.