The 1932 Bahamas Hurricane

No 19 in the 20 World's Worst Hurricanes!

While the 1932 Bahamas Hurricane actually never made landfall upon the continental united states, its effects were felt, nonetheless, throughout some of Florida, and the Bahamas were hit very hard. The hurricane actually struck the Bahamas at its peak intensity, with the majority of the hurricane damage being dealt to the AbacoIslands.

The 1932 Bahamas Hurricane only claimed sixteen lives, which, while tragic, means that it was not, in fact, one of the most lethal hurricanes ever to strike. However, we include it on this list as an example of how much damage a hurricane can do to land and to property when it strikes full force, and even when you're only experiencing the peripheral effects of the storm. We are also hoping to point out just how far we've come in terms using technology to properly prepare for a hurricane. The 1932 Bahamas Hurricane - Read Full Story