Hurricane Risk for Hamilton, BM
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Since 1853, 253 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 200 miles of Hamilton. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Imelda (2025)
Passed within 95 miles of Hamilton on October 02, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (92 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Melissa (2025)
Reached Cat 5 (190 mph) at its peak. Passed within 158 miles of Hamilton.
Closest approach ever
Unnamed (1922)
Passed just 1.2 miles from Hamilton on September 21, 1922.
When hurricanes hit Hamilton
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 200-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 Hamilton residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 95 mi | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Melissa | 2025 | Cat 5 | 158 mi | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Gabrielle | 2025 | Cat 4 | 172 mi | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Ernesto | 2024 | Cat 2 | 1 mi | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Idalia | 2023 | Cat 4 | 34 mi | Sep 02, 2023 |
| Franklin | 2023 | Cat 4 | 147 mi | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Lee | 2023 | Cat 5 | 177 mi | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Tammy | 2023 | Cat 2 | 192 mi | Oct 28, 2023 |
| Earl | 2022 | Cat 2 | 96 mi | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Fiona | 2022 | Cat 4 | 139 mi | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Martin | 2022 | Cat 1 | 139 mi | Oct 30, 2022 |
| Henri | 2021 | Cat 1 | 122 mi | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Larry | 2021 | Cat 3 | 160 mi | Sep 09, 2021 |
| Paulette | 2020 | Cat 2 | 5 mi | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Teddy | 2020 | Cat 4 | 166 mi | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Epsilon | 2020 | Cat 3 | 186 mi | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Jerry | 2019 | Cat 2 | 7 mi | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 64 mi | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Nicole | 2016 | Cat 4 | 5 mi | Oct 13, 2016 |
| Alex | 2016 | Cat 1 | 84 mi | Jan 08, 2016 |
| Joaquin | 2015 | Cat 4 | 74 mi | Oct 05, 2015 |
| Gonzalo | 2014 | Cat 4 | 1 mi | Oct 18, 2014 |
| Fay | 2014 | Cat 1 | 5 mi | Oct 12, 2014 |
| Chris | 2012 | Cat 1 | 48 mi | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Rafael | 2012 | Cat 1 | 110 mi | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Leslie | 2012 | Cat 1 | 145 mi | Sep 09, 2012 |
| Ophelia | 2011 | Cat 4 | 137 mi | Oct 02, 2011 |
| Maria | 2011 | Cat 1 | 156 mi | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Igor | 2010 | Cat 4 | 60 mi | Sep 20, 2010 |
| Shary | 2010 | Cat 1 | 83 mi | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Bertha | 2008 | Cat 3 | 42 mi | Jul 14, 2008 |
| Florence | 2006 | Cat 1 | 54 mi | Sep 11, 2006 |
Preparedness
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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.