Hurricane Risk for Santo Domingo, DO
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Since 1851, 129 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Santo Domingo. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Franklin (2023)
Passed within 78 miles of Santo Domingo on August 23, 2023. Peak intensity: Cat 4 (150 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Irma (2017)
Reached Cat 5 (178 mph) at its peak. Passed within 133 miles of Santo Domingo.
Closest approach ever
Frederic (1979)
Passed just 2.3 miles from Santo Domingo on September 06, 1979.
When hurricanes hit Santo Domingo
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 Santo Domingo residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar | 2024 | Cat 1 | 195 mi | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Beryl | 2024 | Cat 5 | 199 mi | Jul 02, 2024 |
| Franklin | 2023 | Cat 4 | 78 mi | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Fiona | 2022 | Cat 4 | 71 mi | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 89 mi | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Elsa | 2021 | Cat 1 | 133 mi | Jul 03, 2021 |
| Laura | 2020 | Cat 4 | 8 mi | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 30 mi | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Beryl | 2018 | Cat 1 | 46 mi | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Maria | 2017 | Cat 5 | 122 mi | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 133 mi | Sep 07, 2017 |
| Bertha | 2014 | Cat 1 | 78 mi | Aug 03, 2014 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 148 mi | Aug 25, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 112 mi | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Gustav | 2008 | Cat 4 | 158 mi | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Ike | 2008 | Cat 4 | 189 mi | Sep 07, 2008 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 194 mi | Sep 03, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 165 mi | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 179 mi | Aug 19, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Santo Domingo sits in southern Dominican Republic — 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.