Landfalls in Puerto Rico
Across the Atlantic file's landfall records (1851–1975 and 1983–2025), 9 storms came ashore in Puerto Rico; 5 of them as hurricanes and 3 as major hurricanes. That count is tied for the 28th-highest of the 34 coasts with a page on this site. The strongest landfall there is Maria (2017), at 155 mph on September 20, 2017. The most recent is Fiona (2022) on September 18, 2022; the earliest dates from 1989. The landfalls at Category 3 or stronger: Maria (2017), Georges (1998) and Hugo (1989). September has the most, 7 of the 9 storms.
When they came ashore
By decade
By month
Every storm, strongest landfall first
| Storm | Date | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria (2017) | September 20, 2017 | Category 4 | 155 mph | 920 mb |
| Hugo (1989) | September 18, 1989 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 945 mb |
| Georges (1998) | September 21, 1998 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 968 mb |
| Fiona (2022) | September 18, 2022 | Category 1 | 85 mph | 986 mb |
| Hortense (1996) | September 10, 1996 | Category 1 | 80 mph | 989 mb |
| Jeanne (2004) | September 15, 2004 | Tropical storm | 70 mph | 991 mb |
| Irene (2011) | August 22, 2011 | Tropical storm | 70 mph | 990 mb |
| Olga (2007) | December 11, 2007 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | 1005 mb |
| Karen (2019) | September 24, 2019 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | 1004 mb |
Every storm that passed within 50 miles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, landfall or not.
Nearest coasts with a page: Dominican Republic (21 storms, strongest Inez (1966)), Antigua and Barbuda (12 storms, strongest Irma (2017)) and Guadeloupe (8 storms, strongest Hugo (1989)).