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Hurricane Risk for San Juan, PR

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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, 156 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of San Juan. Here's what you should know.

Local note: San Juan’s low-lying coastal location and exposed harbor make storm surge and powerful winds the main threats, with recent major impacts from Hurricane Fiona (2022) and a long history of close strikes — storms have approached within single-digit miles in the historical record.

By the numbers

Total storms
156
since 1851
Major (Cat 3+)
74
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
115
all categories
County
San Juan County
Puerto Rico

Most recent hurricane

Erin (2025)

Passed within 128 miles of San Juan on August 17, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (161 mph).

The full risk breakdown for San Juan

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. San Juan is in San Juan 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: Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo, Toa Baja, Sabana Seca, Carolina, Saint Just, Dorado, Trujillo Alto. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.