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Hurricane Risk for Montauk, NY

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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, 137 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Montauk. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Montauk's exposed position at the eastern tip of Long Island makes storm surge and powerful onshore winds the dominant threats — recent hurricanes including Henri (2021) and Ida's distant impacts (2021) underscore how even storms passing nearby can drive damaging surge and coastal erosion.

By the numbers

Total storms
137
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
38
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
94
all categories
County
Suffolk County
New York

Most recent hurricane

Henri (2021)

Passed within 19 miles of Montauk on August 22, 2021. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (75 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Montauk

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Montauk is in Suffolk 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: Amagansett, East Hampton, Fishers Island, Wainscott, Orient, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.