Get hurricane alerts for Puerto Rico and compare Maria's 155 mph landfall with Fiona, Georges and Hugo
Is there a hurricane in Puerto Rico right now?
No tropical watches or warnings are in effect for Puerto Rico right now, and none of the storms we track has alerts here.
Hurricanes that made landfall in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico hurricane history: 6 in the official NHC record. Most recent first.
The most recent was Fiona in 2022, with winds of 85 mph at landfall.
| Storm | Date | Winds at landfall | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiona (2022) | Sep 18, 2022 | 85 mph | Category 1 |
| Dorian (2019) | Aug 28, 2019 | 80 mph | Category 1 |
| Maria (2017) | Sep 20, 2017 | 155 mph | Category 4 |
| Georges (1998) | Sep 21, 1998 | 115 mph | Category 3 |
| Hortense (1996) | Sep 10, 1996 | 80 mph | Category 1 |
| Hugo (1989) | Sep 18, 1989 | 125 mph | Category 3 |
2020s: 1 · 2010s: 2 · 1990s: 2 · 1980s: 1
Counts Atlantic hurricanes whose center crossed the Puerto Rico coast with winds of at least 74 mph at that moment, from NHC landfall records matched to the nearest state within 25 miles. A storm that weakened before landfall is not counted, and a storm that struck another state first is counted only where it made landfall. Winds shown are at landfall, not the peak of the storm. Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2. Past counts do not predict the next season.
Official sources for Puerto Rico
Evacuation orders and local forecasts come from these offices, not from us.
Puerto Rico evacuation zones, orders and routes
Evacuation is ordered by local officials. These are the official places to check your zone and any orders.
Hurricane season in Puerto Rico: dates and what to do
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Activity usually peaks around September 10, with most storms between mid-August and mid-October (National Hurricane Center).
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Common questions about hurricanes in Puerto Rico
How many hurricanes have made landfall in Puerto Rico?
The National Hurricane Center record lists 6 hurricane landfalls on Puerto Rico's coast since 1989. The table on this page shows each one.
When was the last hurricane in Puerto Rico?
The most recent hurricane landfall on Puerto Rico's coast in the National Hurricane Center record is Fiona in 2022, with winds of 85 mph at landfall.
What was the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico?
By wind speed, Maria in 2017: 155 mph at landfall. Hurricanes are rated by wind speed only, so a storm with weaker winds can still cause more damage from surge or flooding.
Which decade had the most hurricanes in Puerto Rico?
The 2010s, with 2 of the 6 landfalls in the record. A busy decade does not predict the next one, because each season depends on that year's ocean and wind conditions.
Where do I find evacuation zones, orders and routes in Puerto Rico?
Evacuation zones and orders are set by your county or state emergency management office, not by us. Follow local orders and check your zone before a storm threatens.