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Hurricane Risk for Port Arthur, TX

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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, 133 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Port Arthur. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Port Arthur's low-lying coastline on Sabine Lake and proximity to the Gulf make storm surge and catastrophic flooding the dominant threats — recent powerful impacts from Hurricane Laura (2020) and repeated Gulf strikes underscore its history of major surge and wind damage.

By the numbers

Total storms
133
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
29
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
69
all categories
County
Jefferson County
Texas

Most recent hurricane

Beryl (2024)

Passed within 113 miles of Port Arthur on July 08, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Port Arthur

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Port Arthur is in Jefferson 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: Groves, Port Neches, Nederland, Sabine Pass, Bridge City, Orangefield, Beaumont, Vidor. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.