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Hurricane Risk for Hyannis, MA

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  4. Closest approach
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  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1851, 146 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Hyannis. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Hyannis’s exposed Cape Cod harbor and low-lying shoreline make storm surge the dominant threat, with powerful offshore tracks producing coastal flooding and damaging winds — recent near-misses and impacts from storms like Hurricane Jose (2017) and the 2021 storms underscore the town’s vulnerability.

By the numbers

Total storms
146
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
40
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
102
all categories
County
Barnstable County
Massachusetts

Most recent hurricane

Ida (2021)

Passed within 36 miles of Hyannis on September 02, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (150 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Hyannis

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Hyannis is in Barnstable 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: Hyannis Port, West Hyannisport, Centerville, Barnstable, West Yarmouth, Cummaquid, Osterville, West Barnstable. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.