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Hurricane Risk for Havana, CU

No tropical storms currently threaten northwestern Cuba. The next one could form quickly though — get alerts before they make the news.

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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 1851, 172 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Havana. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Havana sits on the Gulf Stream side of Cuba — storms crossing the island from the south or moving up the Yucatán Channel are the most common direct threats.

By the numbers

Total storms
172
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
61
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
105
all categories

Most recent hurricane

Debby (2024)

Passed within 15 miles of Havana on August 03, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (80 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Havana

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Havana, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Havana sits in northwestern Cuba — 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.