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Hurricane Risk for Nassau, BS

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

Since 1854, 185 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Nassau. Here's what you should know.

Local note: Direct path of Atlantic storms recurving north and west — Nassau is exposed on all sides and has limited high ground. Storm surge from a near-direct hit can overwash much of the island.

By the numbers

Total storms
185
since 1854
Major (Cat 3+)
60
at closest approach
Hurricanes (Cat 1+)
109
all categories

Most recent hurricane

Imelda (2025)

Passed within 24 miles of Nassau on September 29, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (92 mph).

The full risk breakdown for Nassau

See the strongest and closest hurricanes ever to pass nearby, the month-by-month climatology of when storms hit Nassau, 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. Nassau sits in New Providence Island — 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.