Landfalls in Tamaulipas
Across the Atlantic file's landfall records (1851–1975 and 1983–2025), 26 storms came ashore in Tamaulipas; 14 of them as hurricanes and 8 as major hurricanes. That count is the 12th-highest of the 34 coasts with a page on this site. The strongest landfall there is Storm 2 of 1880, at 150 mph on August 13, 1880. The most recent is Alberto (2024) on June 20, 2024; the earliest dates from 1857. The latest of its 8 landfalls at Category 3 or stronger: Emily (2005), Gilbert (1988), Caroline (1975), Ella (1970) and Beulah (1967). September has the most, 10 of the 26 storms.
When they came ashore
By decade
By month
Every storm, strongest landfall first
| Storm | Date | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm 2 of 1880 | August 13, 1880 | Category 4 | 150 mph | 931 mb |
| Beulah (1967) | September 20, 1967 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 940 mb |
| Ella (1970) | September 12, 1970 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 962 mb |
| Gilbert (1988) | September 16, 1988 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 955 mb |
| Emily (2005) | July 20, 2005 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 944 mb |
| Charlie (1951) | August 22, 1951 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 968 mb |
| Inez (1966) | October 10, 1966 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 961 mb |
| Caroline (1975) | August 31, 1975 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 961 mb |
| Alice (June 1954) | June 25, 1954 | Category 2 | 110 mph | – |
| Alex (2010) | July 1, 2010 | Category 2 | 110 mph | 946 mb |
| Keith (2000) | October 5, 2000 | Category 1 | 90 mph | 980 mb |
| Barry (1983) | August 28, 1983 | Category 1 | 80 mph | 986 mb |
| Gladys (1955) | September 5, 1955 | Category 1 | 75 mph | 996 mb |
| Erika (2003) | August 16, 2003 | Category 1 | 75 mph | 986 mb |
| Gabrielle (1995) | August 11, 1995 | Tropical storm | 70 mph | 988 mb |
| Hermine (2010) | September 7, 2010 | Tropical storm | 70 mph | 989 mb |
| Alma (1958) | June 15, 1958 | Tropical storm | 65 mph | – |
| Ingrid (2013) | September 16, 2013 | Tropical storm | 65 mph | 991 mb |
| Storm 4 of 1857 | September 30, 1857 | Tropical storm | 60 mph | – |
| Fern (1967) | October 4, 1967 | Tropical storm | 60 mph | – |
| Storm 1 of 1947 | August 2, 1947 | Tropical storm | 50 mph | – |
| Alberto (2024) | June 20, 2024 | Tropical storm | 50 mph | 994 mb |
| Gerda (1958) | September 20, 1958 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | – |
| Fernand (2019) | September 4, 2019 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | 1003 mb |
| Storm 5 of 1994 | August 31, 1994 | Depression | 35 mph | 1007 mb |
| Storm 7 of 1999 | September 6, 1999 | Depression | 35 mph | 1006 mb |
Every storm that passed within 50 miles of Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, landfall or not.
Nearest coasts with a page: Veracruz (41 storms, strongest Hilda (1955)), Texas (95 storms, strongest Storm 5 of 1886) and Guerrero (9 storms, strongest Otis (2023)).