Hurricane Risk for Veracruz, MX
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Since 1853, 147 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Veracruz. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Barry (2025)
Passed within 60 miles of Veracruz on June 29, 2025. Peak intensity: TS (46 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Milton (2024)
Reached Cat 5 (178 mph) at its peak. Passed within 128 miles of Veracruz.
Closest approach ever
Karl (2010)
Passed just 9.7 miles from Veracruz on September 17, 2010.
When hurricanes hit Veracruz
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-mile radius since 1853:
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 Veracruz residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 128 mi | Oct 05, 2024 |
| Francine | 2024 | Cat 2 | 187 mi | Sep 08, 2024 |
| Lisa | 2022 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Nov 05, 2022 |
| Agatha | 2022 | Cat 2 | 117 mi | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Grace | 2021 | Cat 3 | 108 mi | Aug 21, 2021 |
| Nicholas | 2021 | Cat 1 | 140 mi | Sep 12, 2021 |
| Franklin | 2017 | Cat 1 | 65 mi | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Katia | 2017 | Cat 2 | 113 mi | Sep 09, 2017 |
| Earl | 2016 | Cat 1 | 15 mi | Aug 06, 2016 |
| Ingrid | 2013 | Cat 1 | 55 mi | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Barbara | 2013 | Cat 1 | 148 mi | May 30, 2013 |
| Ernesto | 2012 | Cat 2 | 82 mi | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Nate | 2011 | Cat 1 | 74 mi | Sep 11, 2011 |
| Karl | 2010 | Cat 3 | 10 mi | Sep 17, 2010 |
| Lorenzo | 2007 | Cat 1 | 92 mi | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Dean | 2007 | Cat 5 | 100 mi | Aug 22, 2007 |
| Felix | 2007 | Cat 5 | 184 mi | Sep 06, 2007 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Veracruz sits in central Gulf coast of Mexico — 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.