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Hurricane Risk for Mazatlán, MX

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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 1945, 118 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Mazatlán. Here's what you should know.

Local note: The west coast of Sinaloa is a frequent landfall zone for Eastern Pacific hurricanes that track north up the Mexican coast — Willa (2018) struck just south as a Cat 3.

By the numbers

Total storms
118
since 1945
Major (Cat 3+)
21
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
69
all categories

Most recent hurricane

Barbara (2025)

Passed within 118 miles of Mazatlán on June 11, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (75 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Mazatlán

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Mazatlán sits in Sinaloa — 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.