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Hurricane Risk for Rehoboth Beach, DE

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

Local note: As a low-lying Delaware shore town on a narrow barrier spit, Rehoboth Beach faces its biggest hurricane hazard from storm surge and coastal flooding that can flood the boardwalk and downtown; recent near-miss impacts from storms like Isaias (2020) and Ida-era activity (2021) highlight frequent surge and wind exposure.

By the numbers

Total storms
154
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
47
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
104
all categories
County
Sussex County
Delaware

Most recent hurricane

Chantal (2025)

Passed within 71 miles of Rehoboth Beach on July 07, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (57 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Rehoboth Beach

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Rehoboth Beach, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Rehoboth Beach is in Sussex 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: Lewes, Nassau, Harbeson, Millville, Milton, Ocean View, Millsboro, Dagsboro. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.