Los Cabos' Hurricane Timeline

Cabo's Hurricane and Tropical Storm History

Check out the table below for all the facts and figures on tropical cyclones and hurricanes for the entire Baja California Peninsula since 2000 (north and south).

It’s worth remembering that stormy weather is much more common in Baja California Sur, than in the North of the Peninsula.

For example : between 1951-2000 only 1 hurricane and 3 tropical storms hit land in the north. Whereas, in  Baja California Sur, during the same period, 19 hurricanes and 30 tropical storms hit land….bit of a difference.

Anyway, if you are a “detail”  kind of person, you will find everything you could possibly want to know below.

The Tropical Cyclonic Activity - 2010 to 2016

Sep 06 2016: Hurricane Newton

Brought very heavy rains and winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) to the southern areas of the peninsula.

Sep 13 2014: Hurricane Odile

Was the most intense tropical cyclone to make landfall over the Baja California Peninsula in the satellite era. The storm caused five deaths on Baja, and ten deaths were recorded elsewhere. Damages were around MX$16.6 billion (US$1.22 billion).

Oct 15 - 18 2012: Hurricane Paul

Approached the region as a major hurricane. Brought landslides and flooding to the Baja California Peninsula. Damage to roads was estimated at MX$200 million (US$15.5 million). Approximately 580 families reported property damage. Many homes across the region were left without electricity and running water.

Sep 28 2012: Tropical Storm Norman

Brought extremely heavy rains to the southern portion of the peninsula. At least 24 cars were swept away.

Sept 24 - 26 2012: Hurricane Miriam

Moisture affected the Baja California Peninsula.

Sept 18 2012: Tropical Storm Kirsty

The remnants prompted wind warnings for the area.

Sept 03 2012: Tropical Storm John

Moisture from the short-lived storm brought some rain and wind to the region.

Mid Aug 2012: Tropical Strom Hector

400 people were evacuated in Los Cabos due to flooding. 100 people were left homeless.

July 2011: Hurricane Dora

Tropical cyclone warnings and watches were briefly posted for the coasts of Baja California Sur during Hurricane Dora. The watch was discontinued two days later.

Sept 20 2010: Tropical Storm Georgette

Made landfall near San Jose del Cabo.

The Tropical Cyclonic Activity - 2000 to 2009

Oct 18-19 2009: Hurricane Rick

Waves from Hurricane Rick kill two people on the peninsula.

Oct 14 2009: Tropical Storm Patricia

Threatens the southern tip of the peninsula, without causing any appreciable impact.

Early Oct 2009: Tropical Storm Olaf

The remnants of Tropical Storm Olaf cause rain on the peninsula.

Sept 02 2009: Hurricane Jimena

Hurricane Jimena ties Norbert's short–lived record as one of the most intense hurricanes to make landfall on the Pacific side of the peninsula. Prior to the arrival of Jimena, civil defence authorities in Los Cabos announced that they would have to evacuate 20,000 families from their homes. The storm later causes widespread flooding and damage, and kills one person. Damage from the storm amounted to MXN$800 million (US$59.8 million). A total of 35,000 were reported to have been left homeless.

Oct 11 2008: Hurricane Norbert

Hurricane Norbert became the strongest hurricane to hit the western side of the Peninsula. Two towns were nearly completely damaged, with heavy flooding and storm surge reported. Officials estimated that damages from the hurricane was MXN 8.8 billion ($650 million). The worst damage occurred in the municipality of Comondú, where 16,000 residents reported damage to their homes.

Sept 11 2008: Tropical Depression Lowell

Tropical Depression Lowell made landfall on the peninsula. No damage is reported.

Aug 25 2008: Tropical Storm Julio

Makes landfall on the peninsula, causing flooding that kills one person.

Sept 2007: Hurricane Ivo

The remnants of Hurricane Ivo produce rain without any major impact.

Sept 2007: Hurricane Henriette

Caused a person to drown in surf south of the peninsula.

Oct 25 - 26 2006: Tropical Storm Paul

Passed close to the peninsula. High surf caused two deaths.

Sept 2 2006: Hurricane John

Made landfall on the peninsula. Winds and rain caused heavy damage throughout the peninsula. John killed five people. Damage in Mexico amounted to $663 million (2006 MXN, $60.8 million 2006 USD).

July 27-28 2006: Tropical Storm Emilia

Passed close to the peninsula, causing isolated reports of gale-force winds and minor flooding and damage

Sept 30 - Oct 03 2005: Hurricane Otis

Approached close to the peninsula. Flooding was the only impact.

Sept 30 - Oct 03 2005: Hurricane Otis

Approached close to the peninsula. Flooding was the only impact.

July 19 2005: Tropical Storm Eugene

Came within range of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Tropical storm watches were issued for the area around Cabo San Lucas for most of the day, but the storm moved away without affecting land.

Sept 13 2004: Tropical Storm Javier

Made landfall on the peninsula. Flooding rains damaged portions of a highway.

Early Sept 2004: Hurricane Howard

Outer rainbands from Hurricane Howard produces heavy rainfall.

Sept 22 2004: Hurricane Marty

Made landfall near San Jose del Cabo. A total of 4000 houses were destroyed with disruption to boats in the area. The hurricane was responsible for significant flooding and storm surges. Five deaths were reported and 6,000 people were affected.Total damage from the storm was $100 million.

Aug 25 2003: Hurricane Ignacio

Made landfall on the peninsula. Heavy rains caused a flood that swept two rescue workers to their deaths.

Sept 19 2002: Tropical Storm Iselle

Briefly threatened Baja California before dissipating about 55 mi (90 km) offshore the next day.

Sept 30 2001: Tropical Storm Juliette

Made landfall near San Carlos.It caused damage and heavy rainfall throughout the peninsula. Cabo San Lucas was "clobbered", with it being cut off from the rest of Mexico for several days. Juliette caused two deaths in or near the peninsula. A maximum of 39.8 in (1,010 mm) fell in Caudaño, the highest known total ever recorded from a tropical cyclone in the state.

Sept 30 2001: Tropical Storm Juliette

Briefly threatened the southern areas of the peninsula before suddenly turning out to sea. Large waves caused by the storm likely impacted the coast of that area. No damage or deaths were reported.