Landfalls in Bahamas
Across the Atlantic file's landfall records (1851–1975 and 1983–2025), 29 storms came ashore in the Bahamas; 22 of them as hurricanes and 13 as major hurricanes. That count is the tenth-highest of the 34 coasts with a page on this site. The strongest landfall there is Dorian (2019), at 185 mph on September 1, 2019. The most recent is Melissa (2025) on October 29, 2025; the earliest dates from 1946. The latest of its 13 landfalls at Category 3 or stronger: Dorian (2019), Irma (2017), Matthew (2016), Joaquin (2015) and Irene (2011). September has the most, 13 of the 29 storms.
When they came ashore
By decade
By month
Every storm, strongest landfall first
| Storm | Date | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorian (2019) | September 1, 2019 | Category 5 | 185 mph | 910 mb |
| Andrew (1992) | August 23, 1992 | Category 5 | 160 mph | 923 mb |
| Irma (2017) | September 8, 2017 | Category 4 | 155 mph | 924 mb |
| Joaquin (2015) | October 1, 2015 | Category 4 | 130 mph | 942 mb |
| Matthew (2016) | October 7, 2016 | Category 4 | 130 mph | 937 mb |
| Floyd (1999) | September 14, 1999 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 932 mb |
| Frances (2004) | September 2, 2004 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 948 mb |
| Ike (2008) | September 7, 2008 | Category 3 | 125 mph | 947 mb |
| Storm 4 of 1947 | September 16, 1947 | Category 3 | 120 mph | 954 mb |
| Donna (1960) | September 8, 1960 | Category 3 | 120 mph | 947 mb |
| Betsy (1965) | September 7, 1965 | Category 3 | 120 mph | 952 mb |
| Jeanne (2004) | September 25, 2004 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 956 mb |
| Irene (2011) | August 24, 2011 | Category 3 | 115 mph | 955 mb |
| Hazel (1954) | October 13, 1954 | Category 2 | 100 mph | – |
| Michelle (2001) | November 5, 2001 | Category 1 | 90 mph | 974 mb |
| Melissa (2025) | October 29, 2025 | Category 1 | 90 mph | 972 mb |
| Able (1951) | May 18, 1951 | Category 1 | 85 mph | 982 mb |
| Fox (1952) | October 26, 1952 | Category 1 | 85 mph | – |
| Dennis (1999) | August 28, 1999 | Category 1 | 85 mph | 976 mb |
| Isaias (2020) | July 31, 2020 | Category 1 | 80 mph | 990 mb |
| Storm 4 of 1946 | September 12, 1946 | Category 1 | 75 mph | – |
| Nicole (2022) | November 9, 2022 | Category 1 | 75 mph | 980 mb |
| Janice (1958) | October 6, 1958 | Tropical storm | 70 mph | – |
| Noel (2007) | November 1, 2007 | Tropical storm | 65 mph | 992 mb |
| Imelda (2025) | September 29, 2025 | Tropical storm | 50 mph | 989 mb |
| Storm 7 of 1946 | November 1, 1946 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | – |
| Bonnie (2010) | July 23, 2010 | Tropical storm | 45 mph | 1005 mb |
| Florence (1960) | September 19, 1960 | Tropical storm | 40 mph | 1004 mb |
| Ophelia (2005) | September 6, 2005 | Depression | 30 mph | 1010 mb |
Every storm that passed within 50 miles of Nassau, the Bahamas, landfall or not.
Nearest coasts with a page: Cuba (56 storms, strongest Irma (2017)), Haiti (10 storms, strongest Flora (1963)) and Florida (229 storms, strongest Storm 3 of 1935).