Hurricane Risk for Mazatlán, MX
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Since 1945, 118 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Mazatlán. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Barbara (2025)
Passed within 118 miles of Mazatlán on June 11, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (75 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Rick (2009)
Reached Cat 5 (178 mph) at its peak. Passed within 7 miles of Mazatlán.
Closest approach ever
Rick (2009)
Passed just 6.6 miles from Mazatlán on October 21, 2009.
When hurricanes hit Mazatlán
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-mile radius since 1945:
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 Mazatlán residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara | 2025 | Cat 1 | 118 mi | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Norma | 2023 | Cat 4 | 137 mi | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Orlene | 2022 | Cat 4 | 26 mi | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Roslyn | 2022 | Cat 4 | 98 mi | Oct 23, 2022 |
| Nora | 2021 | Cat 1 | 8 mi | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Pamela | 2021 | Cat 1 | 35 mi | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Enrique | 2021 | Cat 1 | 100 mi | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Olaf | 2021 | Cat 2 | 172 mi | Sep 09, 2021 |
| Lorena | 2019 | Cat 1 | 116 mi | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Willa | 2018 | Cat 5 | 54 mi | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Sandra | 2015 | Cat 4 | 96 mi | Nov 29, 2015 |
| Carlos | 2015 | Cat 1 | 128 mi | Jun 18, 2015 |
| Vance | 2014 | Cat 2 | 134 mi | Nov 05, 2014 |
| Manuel | 2013 | Cat 1 | 72 mi | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Bud | 2012 | Cat 3 | 194 mi | May 26, 2012 |
| Jova | 2011 | Cat 3 | 182 mi | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Rick | 2009 | Cat 5 | 7 mi | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Lane | 2006 | Cat 3 | 45 mi | Sep 16, 2006 |
| Paul | 2006 | Cat 2 | 112 mi | Oct 25, 2006 |
| John | 2006 | Cat 4 | 169 mi | Sep 01, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Mazatlán sits in Sinaloa — 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.