Atlantic Hurricanes – Landfalls by State

Since records have been taken in 1851 to the present, a total of 306 Atlantic Hurricanes have made landfall along the United States coastline from Maine to Texas. The most hurricane, major hurricane, and Cat 4 and 5 hurricanes have occurred in Florida. Below are the lists of hurricane, major hurricane, and Cat 4 and 5 hurricane landfalls by state.

Hurricane Irene was one of a few hurricanes to impact New Jersey. The Garden State’s unique position along the Mid-Atlantic coast of the United States makes it quite difficult for hurricanes to make landfall there.

Most Atlantic Hurricane Landfalls By State

Florida – 124
Louisiana – 65
Texas – 64
North Carolina – 58
South Carolina – 32
Alabama – 23
Georgia – 22
New York – 15
Mississippi – 14
Virginia – 13

Data is courtesy of NOAA AOML FAQ, NOAA AOML HURRDAT, and Wikipedia.

Most Major Hurricane Landfalls by State

Florida – 40
Texas – 19
Louisiana – 19
North Carolina – 7
Mississippi – 6
Alabama – 5
South Carolina – 5
Georgia – 3
New York – 3
Rhode Island – 3

Data is courtesy of NOAA AOML FAQ, NOAA AOML HURRDAT, and Wikipedia.

Most Category Four and Five Landfalls by State

Florida – 14
Texas – 7
Louisiana – 6
South Carolina – 3
Georgia – 1
Mississippi – 1
North Carolina – 1

Data is courtesy of NOAA AOML FAQ, NOAA AOML HURRDAT, and Wikipedia.