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Hurricane Risk for Brunswick, GA

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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, 228 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Brunswick. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Brunswick's low-lying coastal position and nearby barrier islands make storm surge the dominant threat, with powerful recent events such as Hurricane Idalia (2023, Cat 4) and Hurricane Michael-era impacts underscoring its vulnerability to major surge and coastal inundation.

By the numbers

Total storms
228
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
52
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
133
all categories
County
Glynn County
Georgia

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 138 miles of Brunswick on July 04, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Brunswick

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Brunswick is in Glynn 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: Saint Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island, Waverly, Darien, Meridian, Woodbine, Waynesville. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.