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Hurricane Risk for Myrtle Beach, SC

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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, 253 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Myrtle Beach's low-lying, gently sloping coastline and extensive beachfront development make storm surge the primary hazard, with recent major surge and wind impacts from storms like Category 4 Idalia (2023) and close approaches such as Ana (2015) underscoring its vulnerability.

By the numbers

Total storms
253
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
60
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
158
all categories
County
Horry County
South Carolina

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 16 miles of Myrtle Beach on July 06, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Myrtle Beach

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Myrtle Beach is in Horry 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: North Myrtle Beach, Longs, Little River, Conway, Murrells Inlet, Loris, Aynor, Pawleys Island. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.