Hurricane Risk for Havana, CU
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Since 1851, 172 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Havana. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Debby (2024)
Passed within 15 miles of Havana on August 03, 2024. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (80 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Wilma (2005)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 137 miles of Havana.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1851)
Passed just 10.4 miles from Havana on August 21, 1851.
When hurricanes hit Havana
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1851:
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 Havana residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debby | 2024 | Cat 1 | 15 mi | Aug 03, 2024 |
| Rafael | 2024 | Cat 3 | 36 mi | Nov 06, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 161 mi | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 65 mi | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 28 mi | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Ida | 2021 | Cat 4 | 72 mi | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 82 mi | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 128 mi | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 178 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Michael | 2018 | Cat 5 | 183 mi | Oct 09, 2018 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 79 mi | Sep 10, 2017 |
| Hermine | 2016 | Cat 1 | 20 mi | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 74 mi | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Rina | 2011 | Cat 3 | 162 mi | Oct 29, 2011 |
| Paula | 2010 | Cat 2 | 28 mi | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 49 mi | Sep 09, 2008 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 68 mi | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 75 mi | Nov 13, 2008 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 166 mi | Aug 29, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Havana sits in northwestern Cuba — look up your evacuation zone here.
- 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.
- 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.