Hurricane Risk for Freeport, BS
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Since 1853, 225 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Freeport. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Imelda (2025)
Passed within 99 miles of Freeport on September 29, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (92 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Dorian (2019)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 26 miles of Freeport.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1947)
Passed just 6.3 miles from Freeport on September 17, 1947.
When hurricanes hit Freeport
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1853:
Peak months are August through October, when the Atlantic season is most active. June, July, and November are secondary risk months.
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Sign Up FreeRecent notable storms (last 20 years)
Hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 200 miles in the last 20 years — these are the ones Freeport residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 99 mi | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Milton | 2024 | Cat 5 | 178 mi | Oct 10, 2024 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 22 mi | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Ian | 2022 | Cat 5 | 168 mi | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Aug 02, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 78 mi | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 165 mi | Nov 09, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 26 mi | Sep 02, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 109 mi | Sep 15, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 186 mi | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 22 mi | Oct 07, 2016 |
| Kate | 2015 | Cat 1 | 155 mi | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Arthur | 2014 | Cat 2 | 72 mi | Jul 01, 2014 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 98 mi | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 92 mi | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 98 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 132 mi | Nov 01, 2007 |
| Andrea | 2007 | Cat 1 | 138 mi | May 12, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 140 mi | Aug 30, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Freeport sits in Grand Bahama Island — look up your evacuation zone here.
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- Have 3+ days of supplies. Water (1 gal/person/day), non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, cash.
- Have an evacuation plan. Know where you'll go, how you'll get there, what you'll bring.
- Follow official orders. If your zone is told to evacuate, leave. Don't wait.