List of Bermuda hurricanes

[6] Tropical cyclones, and their antecedent or remnant weather systems, have affected the territory in all seasons, most frequently in the late summer months.

[3] A study of recorded storms from 1609 to 1996 found that direct hits from hurricanes were most common in early September and late October, with an intervening relative lull creating two distinct 'seasons'.

[3] Even in intense hurricanes, the islands tend to fare relatively well; ever since a cyclone in 1712 destroyed many wooden buildings, most structures have been built with stone walls and roofs, and are able to withstand severe winds.

A hurricane in 1609 was responsible for the first permanent settlement in Bermuda: in late July, the Jamestown-bound, British ship Sea Venture nearly foundered in the storm and sought refuge on the islands, which the passengers found surprisingly hospitable.

Hurricane Fabian was the most intense system to impact the territory in modern times, though officially it did not make landfall, and it was the only storm to have its name retired for effects in Bermuda.

Regional map showing the paths of nine tropical cyclones, all converging on Bermuda
Map depicting the paths of all landfalling tropical cyclones in the territory since 1851
A large, U-shaped vessel, on the high seas, being towed by a sailing ship.
The floating dry dock Bermuda , heavily damaged in an August 1878 hurricane, is depicted being towed to Bermuda in 1869
Map showing the path and intensity of the September 1915 hurricane
Track of the September 1915 major hurricane that buffeted Bermuda for several days
Sketch of an imperiled sloop cresting over a large wave in stormy weather
Artist's impression of the sinking of the Valerian at Bermuda in October 1926
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Surface weather analysis of the September 1948 hurricane on its approach to Bermuda
Map showing the path and intensity of Hurricane Inga
Hurricane Inga , one of the longest-lived Atlantic tropical cyclones on record, brushed the territory in October 1969
Visible satellite image of Hurricane Grace
Hurricane Grace near Bermuda in October 1991
Enhanced infrared satellite image of the subtropical storm Karen
Subtropical Storm Karen near Bermuda in October 2001
A crumbled roadway at the water's edge
A road at Bermuda International Airport washed out by Hurricane Fabian in September 2003
Sea spray fills the air amid high waves breaking on rocky coastline
Rough seas from Hurricane Igor in September 2010
A small, upended yacht resting on a rock
A small yacht wrecked by Hurricane Fay in October 2014
Satellite loop of Hurricane Paulette making landfall in Bermuda on September 14, 2020