Hurricane Risk for Port-au-Prince, HT
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Since 1851, 116 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Port-au-Prince. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Franklin (2023)
Passed within 82 miles of Port-au-Prince on August 23, 2023. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (150 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Allen (1980)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 112 miles of Port-au-Prince.
Closest approach ever
Alpha (2005)
Passed just 7.0 miles from Port-au-Prince on October 23, 2005.
When hurricanes hit Port-au-Prince
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 Port-au-Prince residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar | 2024 | Cat 1 | 172 mi | Oct 20, 2024 |
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 177 mi | Jul 03, 2024 |
| Franklin | 2023 | Cat 4 | 82 mi | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Fiona | 2022 | Cat 4 | 182 mi | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 68 mi | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 97 mi | Jul 03, 2021 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 14 mi | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 116 mi | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Beryl | 2018 | Cat 1 | 67 mi | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 176 mi | Sep 08, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 131 mi | Oct 04, 2016 |
| Bertha | 2014 | Cat 1 | 171 mi | Aug 03, 2014 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 33 mi | Aug 25, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 162 mi | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Tomas | 2010 | Cat 2 | 134 mi | Nov 05, 2010 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 47 mi | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 111 mi | Sep 03, 2008 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 169 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 36 mi | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 153 mi | Aug 19, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 109 mi | Aug 27, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Port-au-Prince sits in southern Haiti — 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.