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Hurricane Risk for Corpus Christi, TX

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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, 105 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Corpus Christi. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Corpus Christi's low-lying bayfront and shallow, funneling geometry make storm surge and coastal flooding the dominant hazards — Hurricane Harvey (2017) and frequent close approaches (105 storms since 1851) underscore its repeated surge and wind impacts.

By the numbers

Total storms
105
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
19
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
56
all categories
County
Nueces County
Texas

Most recent hurricane

Beryl (2024)

Passed within 96 miles of Corpus Christi on July 08, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Corpus Christi

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Corpus Christi is in Nueces 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: Crp Christi, Portland, Gregory, Taft, Ingleside, Chapman Ranch, Odem, Aransas Pass. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.