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Hurricane Risk for Beaufort, SC

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

Since 1851, 239 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
239
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
56
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
146
all categories
County
Beaufort County
South Carolina

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 119 miles of Beaufort on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Beaufort

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Beaufort is in Beaufort 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.