hurricanes monitoring relevant to Bahamas, integrated into the geographic system of EarthSentra.
Hurricanes in Bahamas: monitoring and official sources
Applicable integrated sources: NHC/NOAA, GDACS.
hurricanes map for Bahamas
Observed position and track, not a forecast. Proximity does not equal impact or a territorial warning; check the responsible meteorological authority.
Hurricanes activity near Bahamas today
Use the global monitor to view official positions, observed tracks and the latest hurricanes bulletins received by GDE. View hurricanes and cyclones today.
Historical tropical cyclones in Bahamas
A selection of high-intensity cyclones documented in the historical archive and geographically related to the Bahamas region. The archive shows 153 systems in this mode.
The hub highlights systems with documented maximum winds of at least 96 kt. Geographic relation does not mean impact: best-track positions inside the region do not prove landfall, damage or territorial impact. Records before 1950 require additional caution.
Recent seasons in the archive: 2025 (2) · 2024 (2) · 2023 (1) · 2022 (2) · 2020 (2) · 2019 (2) · 2017 (3) · 2016 (1) · 2015 (1) · 2012 (1)
Full archive: 153 related systems
| Season | System | Period | Max wind | Min pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | UNNAMED early record | 1928-09-06 → 1928-09-21 | 140 kt | 929 hPa |
| 1927 | UNNAMED early record | 1927-08-18 → 1927-08-29 | 110 kt | 950 hPa |
| 1926 | UNNAMED early record | 1926-10-14 → 1926-10-28 | 130 kt | 934 hPa |
| 1926 | UNNAMED early record | 1926-09-11 → 1926-09-22 | 130 kt | 930 hPa |
| 1926 | UNNAMED early record | 1926-07-22 → 1926-08-02 | 120 kt | 967 hPa |
| 1924 | UNNAMED early record | 1924-10-14 → 1924-10-23 | 145 kt | 910 hPa |
| 1924 | UNNAMED early record | 1924-08-16 → 1924-08-28 | 105 kt | 963 hPa |
| 1923 | UNNAMED early record | 1923-09-24 → 1923-10-04 | 105 kt | — |
| 1921 | UNNAMED early record | 1921-10-20 → 1921-10-30 | 120 kt | 941 hPa |
| 1919 | UNNAMED early record | 1919-09-02 → 1919-09-16 | 130 kt | 927 hPa |
| 1917 | UNNAMED early record | 1917-09-20 → 1917-09-30 | 130 kt | 928 hPa |
| 1916 | UNNAMED early record | 1916-07-11 → 1916-07-15 | 100 kt | 960 hPa |
| 1909 | UNNAMED early record | 1909-10-06 → 1909-10-13 | 105 kt | 957 hPa |
| 1909 | UNNAMED early record | 1909-08-20 → 1909-08-28 | 105 kt | — |
| 1908 | UNNAMED early record | 1908-09-07 → 1908-09-19 | 105 kt | — |
| 1906 | UNNAMED early record | 1906-10-08 → 1906-10-23 | 105 kt | 953 hPa |
| 1906 | UNNAMED early record | 1906-08-25 → 1906-09-12 | 115 kt | 950 hPa |
| 1905 | UNNAMED early record | 1905-10-01 → 1905-10-13 | 105 kt | 945 hPa |
| 1900 | UNNAMED early record | 1900-08-27 → 1900-09-15 | 125 kt | 936 hPa |
| 1899 | UNNAMED early record | 1899-08-03 → 1899-09-04 | 130 kt | 930 hPa |
Historical source: NOAA/NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. Current operational NHC/JMA/GDACS data remains separate.
Tropical cyclones in Bahamas: local exposure
The Bahamas consists of low-lying islands exposed to Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms. Storm surge and coastal flooding can cause serious impacts, even when the cyclone’s center passes offshore.
Understanding cyclone tracking data
This EarthSentra portal provides an overview of storms and their reported movements. Forecast tracks and storm intensity can change, and impacts may extend well beyond the forecast center. Wind, extreme rainfall and storm surge are different hazards; rainfall and coastal flooding can remain dangerous after a system weakens.
Warnings and preparedness
Historical storm tracks are not active warnings. Consult the responsible national meteorological service and local emergency authorities for current official forecasts, coastal evacuation advice and shelter information. Do not rely on this page alone for time-sensitive safety decisions.
See the World Meteorological Organization for global meteorological context and EarthSentra’s global tropical cyclone monitor for regional comparison.