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Hurricane Risk for Hamilton, BM

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  1. By the numbers
  2. Most recent hurricane
  3. Strongest ever
  4. Closest approach
  5. When hurricanes hit
  6. Recent notable storms
  7. Preparedness

Since 1853, 253 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Hamilton. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Bermuda sits in the recurving zone for Atlantic hurricanes — most threats come from west-northwest as storms turn poleward. Limited evacuation options; sheltering in place is the norm.

By the numbers

Total storms
253
since 1853
Major (Cat 3+)
68
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
173
all categories

Most recent hurricane

Imelda (2025)

Passed within 95 miles of Hamilton on October 02, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (92 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Hamilton

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Hamilton, the notable storms of the last 20 years, and any active-storm threat — plus free location-based alerts.

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Preparedness

  1. Know your zone. Hamilton sits in Bermuda — look up your evacuation zone here.
  2. Get alerts early. Sign up below — we'll notify you when storms first form in the basin, not just when they're at your doorstep.
  3. Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
  4. Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
  5. Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.