Hurricane Risk for Jacksonville, NC
INVEST 93L is currently 479 mi from Jacksonville.
Get free storm alerts by emailOn this page
Since 1851, 258 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Jacksonville. Here's what you should know.
Local note: Low-lying coastal position on the Outer Banks soundside makes storm surge and coastal flooding the dominant threat for Jacksonville — recent major impacts from Hurricanes Dorian (2019) and Idalia (2023) underline the city's exposure to powerful storms that can send large surge into estuaries and inland waterways.
By the numbers
Total storms
258
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
62
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
157
all categories
County
Onslow County
North Carolina
Most recent hurricane
Chantal (2025)
Passed within 94 miles of Jacksonville on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).
The full risk breakdown for Jacksonville
See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Jacksonville, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free storm alerts by email.
Create a free account to unlock the full risk breakdown for this city
It's free — no credit card. A free TropicalInfo account unlocks the full page plus plain-language storm alerts for your area.
Free forever. Upgrade only if you want county-specific reports.
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Jacksonville is in Onslow County — look up your evacuation zone here.
- 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.
- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.