Looking Ahead to 2020 Hurricane Season

2020 has been a year for the books in so many ways. The flooding has been less of a concern than it was last year for the much of the Midwest, and we are so thankful for that! Navigating a pandemic as well as a huge flooding crisis would have been such a challenging and emotional situation for so many. With that being said, as we move out of the spring flooding season, it’s time to start looking at the hurricane season for 2020. There is still time to prepare for what is expected, and the team at Big Bags USA wants to make sure that your community is safe and ready. Here are a few predictions that are being suggested about the 2020 hurricane season, and what you can do to prepare.


2020 Hurricane Season

When preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season in 2020, you can expect that it will go from June 1st to November 30th. This means that you still have time to prepare your community and your family or businesses for the unexpected. Here are a few things to keep in mind as we review what some of the weather predictions are showing for the 2020 hurricane season.

The 2020 Predictions

Penn State’s Earth System Science Center released its predictions for the year and surprisingly found that we could be looking at between 15 and 24 named tropical storms this year. This means that it could be one of the most active hurricane seasons on record. Obviously, these results from their study are not definite, as many of the storms that they predict will not make landfall - but either way, they do estimate that it will be a busy season.

The Storm Breakdown
The Weather Company’s outlook predicts that these will be the types of storms that hit in 2020:
18 names storms
9 hurricanes
4 major hurricanes

Colorado State University suggested similar results with 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. In case you were wondering what an average is, the 30-year average is 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes.

The official predictions from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration should release their official outlook in late May. This news certainly isn’t what community leaders want to hear, as 2020 has already been a challenging year. However, these outlooks can give everyone time to prepare and make a plan for what they can do if the season does happen as predicted.

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season with Big Bags USA

Big Bags USA flood barriers have created a product that will not only help protect your community, homes, and businesses, but it can also be put in place with less labor and for a better price. Here are a few things you need to know about Big Bags USA and how our products can be of assistance during the hurricane season.

Big Bags Flood Barriers at a Glance

Every Big Bags USA Flood Barrier System is made out of the highest quality materials in the heart of the USA ... right in Missouri!

  • Our 50 lbs. (22.25 km) lightweight accordion design.
  • Five 27 cu. ft. (35.28 cu. m.) high strength polypropylene Big Bags USA
  • The patented U-frame design allows the systems to open up and remain standing, in place, for filling. Any number of systems can be connected together.
  • Tightly woven utility loops for easy lifting and deployment
  • Optional closed top Big Bags USA systems for submerging underwater. Often used for cofferdams.
  • The highest in Ultra-Violet protection available.
  • 50-year shelf life


One Big Bags USA protective flood barrier system replaces 750 regular sandbags. This is just in the footprint! If you were to stack regular sandbags to meet 40” in height, it would equal to 1500 sandbags. By using the Big Bags USA systems you save 52% on the raw materials alone.

BIG BAGS = BIG SAVINGS

Less labor hours
Less training hours
Less sand
Less fuel costs
Less machine operation
No special equipment
Less storage space
More time for mitigation
More labor availability


We Make Safety Easy

Big Bags USA® makes it easier for your community to feel safe in regards to flooding. If you are interested in our products, we would love to answer your questions. You can learn more by visiting our website (www.BigBagsUSA.com) or giving us a call at 573-480-6699. The best news of all is that we make it easy for your community to get access to our products, whether that means you order straight from us, or you make use of the GSA Advantage and Schedule 84. You can find the links to those sites at the bottom of our blog. We truly hope that your community stays safe through this upcoming hurricane season, and one way that you can help is by protecting your home and business with the best flood barrier on the market.

MADE IN THE USA ~ 100% Manufactured in Missouri ~ BUY AMERICAN  

If you have an immediate need for our systems or have any questions for us, please call us toll-free at 1-800-337-0537 or visit www.BigBagsUSA.com.


ALWAYS READY TO HELP LOCAL, STATE, & FEDERAL AGENCIES ... BE PREPARED!

Location: Camdenton, MO 65020, USA

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