Hurricane Risk for Acapulco, MX
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Since 1931, 185 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Acapulco. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Mario (2025)
Passed within 35 miles of Acapulco on September 12, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (63 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Otis (2023)
Reached Cat 5 (167 mph) at its peak. Passed within 6 miles of Acapulco.
Closest approach ever
Otis (2023)
Passed just 6.2 miles from Acapulco on October 25, 2023.
When hurricanes hit Acapulco
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-mile radius since 1931:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Acapulco residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick | 2025 | Cat 4 | 39 mi | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Narda | 2025 | Cat 2 | 122 mi | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Flossie | 2025 | Cat 3 | 185 mi | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Barbara | 2025 | Cat 1 | 188 mi | Jun 08, 2025 |
| John | 2024 | Cat 3 | 35 mi | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Otis | 2023 | Cat 5 | 6 mi | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Beatriz | 2023 | Cat 1 | 88 mi | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Roslyn | 2022 | Cat 4 | 141 mi | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Bonnie | 2022 | Cat 3 | 184 mi | Jul 05, 2022 |
| Bonnie | 2022 | Cat 3 | 184 mi | Jul 05, 2022 |
| Agatha | 2022 | Cat 2 | 197 mi | May 30, 2022 |
| Rick | 2021 | Cat 2 | 114 mi | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Enrique | 2021 | Cat 1 | 150 mi | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Lorena | 2019 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Willa | 2018 | Cat 5 | 167 mi | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Max | 2017 | Cat 1 | 40 mi | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Dora | 2017 | Cat 2 | 171 mi | Jun 25, 2017 |
| Carlos | 2015 | Cat 1 | 66 mi | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Marty | 2015 | Cat 1 | 102 mi | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Dolores | 2015 | Cat 4 | 175 mi | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Simon | 2014 | Cat 4 | 135 mi | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Cristina | 2014 | Cat 4 | 155 mi | Jun 09, 2014 |
| Raymond | 2013 | Cat 3 | 136 mi | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Erick | 2013 | Cat 1 | 144 mi | Jul 05, 2013 |
| Manuel | 2013 | Cat 1 | 150 mi | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Carlotta | 2012 | Cat 2 | 60 mi | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Ernesto | 2012 | Cat 2 | 188 mi | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Hilary | 2011 | Cat 4 | 73 mi | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Greg | 2011 | Cat 1 | 145 mi | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Calvin | 2011 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Beatriz | 2011 | Cat 1 | 186 mi | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Frank | 2010 | Cat 1 | 123 mi | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Darby | 2010 | Cat 3 | 184 mi | Jun 28, 2010 |
| Andres | 2009 | Cat 1 | 156 mi | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Norbert | 2008 | Cat 4 | 191 mi | Oct 04, 2008 |
| Henriette | 2007 | Cat 1 | 64 mi | Aug 31, 2007 |
| Lane | 2006 | Cat 3 | 112 mi | Sep 13, 2006 |
| John | 2006 | Cat 4 | 125 mi | Aug 30, 2006 |
Preparedness
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
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- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.