Hurricane Risk for Mérida, MX
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Since 1852, 205 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Mérida. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Beryl (2024)
Passed within 33 miles of Mérida on July 06, 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 129 miles of Mérida.
Closest approach ever
Larry (2003)
Passed just 2.3 miles from Mérida on September 29, 2003.
When hurricanes hit Mérida
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-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 Mérida residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 33 mi | Jul 06, 2024 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 65 mi | Oct 08, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 183 mi | Aug 27, 2023 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 33 mi | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Zeta | 2020 | Cat 3 | 45 mi | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Delta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 72 mi | Oct 07, 2020 |
| Gamma | 2020 | Cat 1 | 74 mi | Oct 06, 2020 |
| Harvey | 2017 | Cat 4 | 67 mi | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Franklin | 2017 | Cat 1 | 75 mi | Aug 08, 2017 |
| Ernesto | 2012 | Cat 2 | 150 mi | Aug 08, 2012 |
| Rina | 2011 | Cat 3 | 158 mi | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Nate | 2011 | Cat 1 | 184 mi | Sep 09, 2011 |
| Karl | 2010 | Cat 3 | 126 mi | Sep 16, 2010 |
| Alex | 2010 | Cat 2 | 137 mi | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Dolly | 2008 | Cat 2 | 77 mi | Jul 21, 2008 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 136 mi | Aug 21, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Mérida sits in Yucatán — 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.