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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Austin, TX

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 6

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Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
  • 11 tropical cyclones on record near Austin since 2003, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
  • 1 event(s) in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Hurricane Beryl (2024-06-28)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

1
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
2
Miami, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Tampa, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
New Orleans, LA
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 6
7
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 3
8
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Austin is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Austin Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Austin

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Austin, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane Beryl (June 2024).

Hurricane Beryl

June 28, 2024 — WARNING

Centre passed 180 km from Austin at 60 kt (111 km/h); storm peak Category 5 · 269 km/h

Hurricane Claudette

July 7, 2003 — WATCH

Centre passed 186 km from Austin at 60 kt (111 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 148 km/h

Hurricane Nicholas

September 12, 2021 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 238 km from Austin at 58 kt (107 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 120 km/h

Hurricane Harvey

August 17, 2017 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 108 km from Austin at 40 kt (74 km/h); storm peak Category 4 · 213 km/h

Hurricane Ike

September 14, 2008 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 242 km from Austin at 78 kt (144 km/h); storm peak Category 4 · 232 km/h

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Austin, TX hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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