When was the last time a hurricane hit Bahamas?

Dorian was one of four Category 5 hurricanes to strike the Bahamas, the others being the 1932 Bahamas hurricane, the 1933 Cuba–Brownsville hurricane, and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. The most recent hurricane to strike the archipelago was Hurricane Nicole in 2022.



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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.

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Historical Hazards 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.

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— 2015: Hurricane Joaquin, Category 4, meandered over the southern Bahamas, battering its islands for over two days. Joaquin caused extensive devastation and its storm surge trapped hundreds in their homes. Offshore, the American cargo ship El Faro and her 33 members were lost to the hurricane.

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Bahamas escaped the worst of the storm. Inagua, South Acklins and Ragged Island took the most direct hit from the storm which packed winds of 155 mph near New Providence. Multiple homes in Grand Bahamas were damaged by tornadic activity.

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August is peak hurricane season August and September are the most active months for hurricanes in the Bahamas. Odds are you'll be OK, but be aware that August is still the rainy season, even when no hurricanes are in the Atlantic.

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Overview. The Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, like all countries in and near the Caribbean Sea, are potentially at risk from hurricanes. The official hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, although hurricanes have been known to form in other months.

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August is peak hurricane season August and September are the most active months for hurricanes in the Bahamas. Odds are you'll be OK, but be aware that August is still the rainy season, even when no hurricanes are in the Atlantic.

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If the storms are of similar strength, they will be pulled to each other, spin around each other and then go on their own paths. It can result in two smaller hurricanes merging into one larger storm, but this is rare, the weather service says.

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Barbados. While technically a part of the hurricane belt, Barbados has not been affected by a hurricane since 1955; instead, its reputation for laid-back living, spectacular natural scenery, pleasant weather and exceptional resorts has seen it become one of the UK's favourite long-haul destinations.

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