On August 23rd, a tropical depression formed over the southeastern Bahamas, becoming Tropical Storm Katrina on August 24th as it moved into the central Bahamas.
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Hurricane Dorian of 2019 struck the Bahamas in early September and is forever remembered as the worst cyclone to ever strike the islands, with winds sustained of 185 mph.
Overall, the hurricane killed 14 people and caused at least $623 million in damage. Before striking South Florida, Katrina traversed the Bahamas as a tropical storm. However, minimal impact was reported, with only fresh breezes on various islands.
From 1851 to 2021, 37 Category 5 hurricanes wreaked havoc on The Bahamas: 1 during July, 8 in August, 21 in September, 6 in October, and 1 in November.
Abaco, an island to the west of Elbow Cay, was the hardest hit during Hurricane Dorian. More than 75% of Abaco's homes were damaged, accounting for 87% of damages in the Bahamas. Many residents fled after the hurricane struck, and Davis is unsure about how many will decide to return.
From 1851 to 2021, 37 Category 5 hurricanes wreaked havoc on The Bahamas: 1 during July, 8 in August, 21 in September, 6 in October, and 1 in November.
Hurricane alleyAbaco earns the title of Hurricane Capital of the World, with 18 severe hurricanes hitting the island since 1851. Grand Bahama is the runner-up, with 15 severe hurricanes during that time period. But that doesn't mean you should let your sand-soaked Bahama dreams crumble to dust.
The location of the Bahamas archipelago in the Atlantic hurricane belt means that the islands are subject to regular hydro-meteorological disasters including hurricanes, storms and cyclones which occur most frequently in the months of September, October, August and November.
The months with the highest risk for hurricane activity are August, September, and October. The Bahamas is an island country in the North Atlantic Ocean. The country is made up of nearly 700 coral islands.
Late April-early DecemberBut many Bahamian properties schedule maintenance during these months, which can lead to noisy surroundings and reduced services. May to October are the wettest months of the year and hurricanes may also make landfall here between June and November, so consider buying travel insurance.