Hurricane Risk for Nassau, BS
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Since 1854, 185 hurricanes and tropical storms have passed within 150 miles of Nassau. Here's what you should know.
By the numbers
Most recent hurricane
Imelda (2025)
Passed within 24 miles of Nassau on September 29, 2025. Peak intensity: Cat 1 (92 mph).
Strongest hurricane ever to pass nearby
Unnamed (1935)
Reached Cat 5 (184 mph) at its peak. Passed within 93 miles of Nassau.
Closest approach ever
Noel (2007)
Passed just 4.3 miles from Nassau on November 01, 2007.
When hurricanes hit Nassau
Distribution across the calendar year, based on every storm in the 150-mile radius since 1854:
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 Nassau residents likely remember:
| Storm | Year | Peak | Closest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | 2025 | Cat 1 | 24 mi | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Melissa | 2025 | Cat 5 | 193 mi | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Nicole | 2022 | Cat 1 | 100 mi | Nov 09, 2022 |
| Isaias | 2020 | Cat 1 | 50 mi | Aug 01, 2020 |
| Sally | 2020 | Cat 2 | 82 mi | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Eta | 2020 | Cat 4 | 158 mi | Nov 08, 2020 |
| Dorian | 2019 | Cat 5 | 102 mi | Sep 01, 2019 |
| Humberto | 2019 | Cat 3 | 112 mi | Sep 14, 2019 |
| Irma | 2017 | Cat 5 | 192 mi | Sep 09, 2017 |
| Matthew | 2016 | Cat 5 | 26 mi | Oct 06, 2016 |
| Alex | 2016 | Cat 1 | 167 mi | Jan 07, 2016 |
| Kate | 2015 | Cat 1 | 104 mi | Nov 09, 2015 |
| Joaquin | 2015 | Cat 4 | 188 mi | Oct 02, 2015 |
| Sandy | 2012 | Cat 3 | 75 mi | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Isaac | 2012 | Cat 1 | 173 mi | Aug 26, 2012 |
| Irene | 2011 | Cat 3 | 53 mi | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Paula | 2010 | Cat 2 | 179 mi | Oct 15, 2010 |
| Hanna | 2008 | Cat 1 | 121 mi | Sep 05, 2008 |
| Paloma | 2008 | Cat 4 | 177 mi | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Noel | 2007 | Cat 1 | 4 mi | Nov 01, 2007 |
| Ernesto | 2006 | Cat 1 | 177 mi | Aug 29, 2006 |
Preparedness
- Know your zone. Nassau sits in New Providence 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.