Hurricane Risk for George Town, KY
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Since 1852, 178 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of George Town. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 44 miles of George Town on July 04, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 5 (167 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Allen (1980)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 66 miles of George Town.
Closest approach ever
Danny (1985)
Passed just 6.2 miles from George Town on August 12, 1985.
When hurricanes hit George Town
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1852:
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 George Town residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 44 mi | Jul 04, 2024 |
| Rafael | 2024 | Cat 3 | 64 mi | Nov 06, 2024 |
| Helene | 2024 | Cat 4 | 92 mi | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 171 mi | Aug 03, 2024 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 78 mi | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 10 mi | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 32 mi | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 146 mi | Jul 05, 2021 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 36 mi | Nov 07, 2020 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 101 mi | Oct 24, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 111 mi | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 151 mi | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Nana | 2020 | Cat 1 | 162 mi | Sep 02, 2020 |
| Ernesto | 2012 | Cat 2 | 186 mi | Aug 07, 2012 |
| Rina | 2011 | Cat 3 | 184 mi | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Richard | 2010 | Cat 2 | 119 mi | Oct 20, 2010 |
| Karl | 2010 | Cat 3 | 131 mi | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Ida | 2009 | Cat 2 | 183 mi | Nov 07, 2009 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 32 mi | Nov 08, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 47 mi | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 168 mi | Sep 09, 2008 |
| Dolly | 2008 | Cat 2 | 178 mi | Jul 20, 2008 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 103 mi | Aug 20, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. George Town sits in Grand Cayman — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.