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Hurricane Risk for West Palm Beach, 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 1852, 219 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of West Palm Beach. Here's what you should know.

Local note: West Palm Beach's low-lying Atlantic coastline and proximity to the Florida Straits make storm surge and coastal flooding the dominant threats, with repeated impacts in recent years including Hurricane Nicole (2022) and back-to-back major strikes in 2020–2022.

By the numbers

Total storms
219
since 1852
Major (Cat 3+)
61
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
129
all categories
County
Palm Beach County
Florida

Most recent hurricane

Milton (2024)

Passed within 122 miles of West Palm Beach on October 10, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (178 mph).

The full risk breakdown for West Palm Beach

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. West Palm Beach is in Palm Beach 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: Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, Loxahatchee, Jupiter, Delray Beach. Data sourced from NOAA hurricane databases (HURDAT2 Atlantic, HURDAT2 East Pacific, and CPHC best-track), public domain.