Hurricane Dorian – a category 5 hurricane – made landfall over the northern Bahamas from 1-3 September, resulting in wind speeds of up to 300km/h and storm surge flooding of 18-23 feet (5.5-7 metres) above normal tide levels.

On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, causing widespread damage to homes, health facilities, schools, and critical infrastructure.