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Hurricane Risk for Pensacola, FL

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

Local note: Pensacola's exposed position on the northern Gulf and low-lying barrier beaches make storm surge and coastal inundation the primary hazards—Hurricane Sally's 2020 surge and prolonged battering exemplified how even Category 2 storms can produce severe flooding and damage.

By the numbers

Total storms
169
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
30
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
79
all categories
County
Escambia County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Fred (2021)

Passed within 109 miles of Pensacola on August 17, 2021. Peak intensity: TS (63 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Pensacola

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Pensacola is in Escambia 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: Gulf Breeze, Gonzalez, Cantonment, Bagdad, Milton, Navarre, Molino. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.