In the Heart of Hurricane Season 2021

There’s no doubt that we are in the heart of hurricane season. The entire Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic U.S coastlines are susceptible to tropical storms and hurricanes in September, so it is more important than ever to have a flood mitigation plan in place. The aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the fourth hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic storm season, is happening right now. Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm on August 29th and was labeled as an extremely dangerous major hurricane. It’s important to remember that hurricanes and flood damage can occur at unexpected times and these predictions are subject to change. Here at Big Bags USA, our rapidly deployed flood control systems & barriers are here to protect you in case of a disaster. Please stay safe during this time.




We’re Just Getting Started

An above average number of storms has been expected for the 2021 hurricane season with a range of 13 to 20 named storms. According to NOAA, 6 to 10 could become hurricanes, including 3 to 5 major hurricanes. Hurricane Ida, the fourth hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic storm season, slammed into Louisiana as one of the most powerful storms to hit the state. Ida packed winds as high as 150 mph when it made landfall and has left a trail of destruction. Ida has been recorded as one of the strongest hurricanes on record to strike the U.S. The fifth hurricane of the season, Hurricane Larry, is projected to grow into a Category 4 hurricane with winds reaching 140 mph by Monday, September 6th. Larry is currently on path towards the central Atlantic, and is expected to last about 10 days. This is now the sixth year to have 12 named storms by September 1st. 

Past Hurricane Activity in September

The month of September has been very active the past several years. Last year there were ten named storms in September, with the inclusion of 3 hurricanes. In 2019, there were seven named storms, including hurricanes Humberto, Jerry, and Category 5 Lorenzo. Finally, 2018 saw seven named storms, along with 3 hurricanes. Here are the notable hurricanes during the month of September:
  • Hurricane Gloria — 1985
  • Hurricane Hugo — 1989
  • Hurricane Bob — 1991
  • Hurricane Fran — 1996
  • Hurricanes Dennis and Floyd — 1999
  • Hurricane Isabel — 2003
  • Hurricane Ivan — 2004
  • Hurricane Rita — 2005
  • Hurricane Ivan — 2004
  • Hurricane Rita — 2005
  • Hurricane Ike — 2008
  • Hurricane Irma and Maria — 2017

Be Prepared, Know Who to Call

As we head into the peak month of hurricane season, be prepared, and know your options when it comes to being proactive about protecting your home, family, and business from floodwaters. The 2021 hurricane season is said to be above average and will have a busy end to the season. Big Bags USA is ready and willing to be your flood barrier system. Our large sandbag system is perfect for all preventative and reactive measures to help protect you and get your life back on track after a flood disaster.

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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.


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