Hurricane Risk for Puerto Vallarta, MX
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Since 1945, 177 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Puerto Vallarta. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Ivo (2025)
Passed within 129 miles of Puerto Vallarta on August 08, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (63 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Patricia (2015)
Reached Cat 5 (213 mph) at its peak. Passed within 76 miles of Puerto Vallarta.
Closest approach ever
Narda (2019)
Passed just 3.6 miles from Puerto Vallarta on September 30, 2019.
When hurricanes hit Puerto Vallarta
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 Puerto Vallarta residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara | 2025 | Cat 1 | 140 mi | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Lidia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 42 mi | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Beatriz | 2023 | Cat 1 | 108 mi | Jul 01, 2023 |
| Roslyn | 2022 | Cat 4 | 77 mi | Oct 23, 2022 |
| Orlene | 2022 | Cat 4 | 102 mi | Oct 03, 2022 |
| Nora | 2021 | Cat 1 | 12 mi | Aug 29, 2021 |
| Enrique | 2021 | Cat 1 | 86 mi | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Olaf | 2021 | Cat 2 | 168 mi | Sep 09, 2021 |
| Lorena | 2019 | Cat 1 | 34 mi | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Willa | 2018 | Cat 5 | 119 mi | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Newton | 2016 | Cat 1 | 164 mi | Sep 05, 2016 |
| Carlos | 2015 | Cat 1 | 35 mi | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Patricia | 2015 | Cat 5 | 76 mi | Oct 24, 2015 |
| Sandra | 2015 | Cat 4 | 198 mi | Nov 27, 2015 |
| Vance | 2014 | Cat 2 | 146 mi | Nov 05, 2014 |
| Norbert | 2014 | Cat 3 | 154 mi | Sep 03, 2014 |
| Polo | 2014 | Cat 1 | 176 mi | Sep 19, 2014 |
| Odile | 2014 | Cat 4 | 182 mi | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Simon | 2014 | Cat 4 | 193 mi | Oct 02, 2014 |
| Manuel | 2013 | Cat 1 | 18 mi | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Erick | 2013 | Cat 1 | 121 mi | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Dalila | 2013 | Cat 1 | 194 mi | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Bud | 2012 | Cat 3 | 39 mi | May 26, 2012 |
| Jova | 2011 | Cat 3 | 21 mi | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Beatriz | 2011 | Cat 1 | 115 mi | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Irwin | 2011 | Cat 2 | 139 mi | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Andres | 2009 | Cat 1 | 115 mi | Jun 24, 2009 |
| Rick | 2009 | Cat 5 | 195 mi | Oct 21, 2009 |
| Henriette | 2007 | Cat 1 | 169 mi | Sep 03, 2007 |
| Lane | 2006 | Cat 3 | 74 mi | Sep 15, 2006 |
| John | 2006 | Cat 4 | 100 mi | Aug 31, 2006 |
Preparedness
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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.