Hurricanes in the Dominican Republic

After receiving several phone calls from worriedDomingo on the southcentral coast to the
friends and family in Europe and the USA, it'ssouthwest.
about time there was some clearing up doneBeulah. (Category 4). 10-11 September 1967.
about hurricanes and tropical storms in theBarahona on the western coast with winds of 225
Dominican Republic.kms per hour.
After reading one report from a renowned BritishInes. (Category 4). 29 September 1966. Barahona
newspaper, one would be excused for thinkingon the western coast, winds of 240 kph.
that the Dominican Republic is a mine field ofEdith. (Category 2). 26-27 September 1963. La
hurricanes, however the reality, specifically on theRomana on the southeastern coast, winds of 160
north coast of the DR is another think completely.kph.
Since 1930 the following hurricanes have affectedKatie. (Category 1). 16 October 1955. Barahona on
the DR...the western coast, winds of 125 kph.
Jeanne. (Category 1). 17 September 2004. EastSan Zenon. (Category 4-5). 3 September 1930.
coast, Samana on the Northeast and North CoastSanto Domingo on the southcentral coast.
(as tropical storm).As you can see only on one occasion since 1930
Georges. (Category 3). 22 September 1998. Lahas a tropical storm rained on the north coast.
Romana to Santo Domingo on the southern coast.Hardly numbers to be concerned about!
Hortense. (Category 3). 10 September 1996. EastSo whereas our neighbors in Haiti, Cuba and other
coast from Punta Cana to Samana. 130 kph.Caribbean nations may not have been so lucky in
Gilbert. (Category 3). 11 September 1988.avoiding gale force winds and more, the NC of
Barahona on the southwestern coast, with windsthe DR proves to be a truly blessed area in that
of 200 kph.respect.
Emely. (Category 4). 22 September 1987. Bani onThe hurricane season in the Dominican Republic
the southwestern coast, winds of 220 kph.runs from 1st June until 30th November.
David. (Category 4-5). 31 August 1979. Santo