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Tropical Cyclone ChasesHurricane and Tropical Storm Chasing & Photography Logs, Photos & Videos

By DAN ROBINSON
Editor/Photographer
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My first hurricane chase was Isabel in 2003. Over the following years, I covered multiple hurricanes and tropical storms, some in an official capacity as a contract cameraman for a national television network.

Covering Hurricane Rita in 2005

Covering or chasing a hurricane is a marathon of discomfort, little sleep and complex logistics. There is a high risk for damage to camera equipment and your vehicle from wind, rainwater, debris and flooding. A hurricane chaser has to be completely self-sufficient for basic provisions like food, water, tools, fuel and first aid, all of which may not be available for days following landfall.

Despite all of that, being inside of a major hurricane eyewall is one of the most incredible experiences I've had. Few other weather phenomena offer that kind of immersion in such raw natural power.

I've also covered post-landfall tropical systems in the Midwest that have produced tornado outbreaks, flooding and wind damage despite being far inland.

This page lists all of my hurricane, tropical storm and post-landfall tropical cyclone chases and photography trips.

View 1,609 storm chases:
by year: 
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Aerial Drone ChasesWinter Weather ChasesCloud FormationsIce StormsFlood ChasesEarthquake ChasesWest Virginia Storms and LightningRainbow EventsWind Events

Catches of the Year:

The following hurricane chases were designated as Catch of the Year:

2018:

October 10: Category 5 Hurricane Michael in Panama City.
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Notable Tropical Chases

July 9, 2024
MOUNT VERNON, IN - Strong tornadoes in southwestern Indiana from Tropical Storm Beryl remnants.

Tropical cyclone chase October 10, 2018
PANAMA CITY, FL - Category 5 Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Florida.

Tornado intercept June 19, 2015
ENFIELD, IL - Tropical Storm Bill brings flooding and tornadoes to southern Illinois.

Tropical cyclone chase September 1, 2006
CAROLINA BEACH, NC - Tropical Storm Ernesto intercept.

Tropical cyclone chase September 24, 2005
BEAUMONT, TX - Hurricane Rita landfall coverage expedition.

Tropical cyclone chase September 16, 2004
MOBILE, AL - A chase to document the landfall of Hurricane Ivan in Alabama.

Tropical cyclone chase September 6, 2004
FORT PIERCE, FL - A chase to document the landfall of Hurricane Frances in Florida.

Tropical cyclone chase September 18, 2003
WINDSOR, NC - A chase to document the landfall of Hurricane Isabel in North Carolina.

All Tropical Chases (11)

September 2003:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/18: Hurricane Isabel NC

September 2004:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/6: Hurricane Frances FL
Tropical cyclone chase 9/16: Hurricane Ivan AL

September 2005:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/24: Hurricane Rita TX

September 2006:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/1: TS Ernesto NC

September 2007:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/7: TS Gabrielle NC

June 2015:
Tornado intercept 6/19 Tornado intercept IL

October 2018:
Tropical cyclone chase 10/10 Hurricane Michael FL

June 2020:
Tropical cyclone chase 6/9 TD Cristobal IL

July 2024:
Tornado intercept 7/9: Tornado intercepts IN

September 2024:
Tropical cyclone chase 9/27 TD Helene IL

View 1,609 storm chases:
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Aerial Drone ChasesWinter Weather ChasesCloud FormationsIce StormsFlood ChasesEarthquake ChasesWest Virginia Storms and LightningRainbow EventsWind Events

30 Years of Storm Chasing & Photography
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