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Generated in the Bahamas and traveled across southern Florida, causing some flooding.
Then, it moved towards the Gulf of Mexico, causing severe damage.
About 80% of New Orleans was destroyed.
Hurricane Charley:
Generated in a weeks time, this hurricane got up to speeds of 150mph. Charley hit mostly the Caribbean Islands. But, also headed towards Florida, destroying homes, property and killing many.
Hurricane Hugo:
Developed from groups of thunderstorms from the African Coast. Traveled to the Atlantic Ocean, speeds up to 120 mph. In the end, it also covered Puerto Rico and South Carolina.
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∙ 9y agoThere are 5 different categories of hurricanes and they are based on how fast the winds are going. A category 1 hurricane has winds from 74-95 mph while a category 5 hurricane has winds from 156 mph and up. Here are a few examples of hurricanes; Hurricane Danny (1985, Category 1, winds at 80 mph), Hurricane Erin (1985, Category 2, winds at 100mph), Hurricane Katrina (2005, Category 3, winds at 120mph), The Great Galveston Hurricane (1990, Category 4 winds at 145mph), and finally Hurricane Andrew (1992, Category 5, winds at 165mph).
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∙ 13y agoThere are a lot of hurricanes that have hit Florida, some of which were centuries ago. I can name some of them, if you like.
Andrew (1992)
Betsy (1965)
Charley (2004)
Cleo (1964)
David (1979)
Dennis (2005)
Donna (1960)
Dora (1964)
Easy (1950)
Elena (1985)
Eloise (1975)
"Florida Keys" Hurricane of 1919
Isbell (1964)
Ivan (2004)
Jeanne (2004)
Katrina (2005)
King (1950)
Opal (1995)
Wilma (2005)
1926 Miami Hurricane
1928 Okeechobee Hurricane
1935 Labor Day Hurricane (aka Long Island Express)
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∙ 11y agoAs of November 5, 2012 the 5 most recent Atlantic hurricanes, in the order that they occurred were Hurricanes Leslie, Micheal, Nadine, Rafael, and Sandy.
The most recent Pacific hurricanes were Hurricanes Gilma, Ileana, Lane, Miriam, and Paul.
Note that among these storms were also tropical storms that failed to reach hurricane strength.
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∙ 15y agoHurricanes Charlie, Katrina, and Rita come to mind. Andrew, too.
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∙ 13y agoThis year the Atlantic saw 19 tropical storms named of which 12 became hurricanes.
Those 12 were: Alex, Danielle, Earl, Igor, Julia, Karl, Lisa, Otto, Paula, Richard, Shary, and Tomas.
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∙ 14y agohurricane Katrina was in 2004
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∙ 12y agohurricane Katrina
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Do hurricanes go to NC?
Yes. North Carolina does get hurricanes. The most recent was Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Do hurricanes occur in Alabama?
Yes, Alabama ranks no. 6 on our list of U.S. states that have been hit with the most hurricanes from 1851 to 2021. The Heart of Dixie has been directly hit by 23 hurricanes since 1851, five of which have been Category 3 or higher.
What Caribbean countries experience hurricanes?
its either trinadad and tobago or Jamaica trindad has the most and jamaican is the most powerful The most hurricanes would have to be Hati or Grenada, Trinidad are you kidding me because of the location we are rarely hit people always say that god is a Trini.
How many lives do hurricanes take?
The most amount of lives taken by hurricanes is 300,000.
Which area gets the most hurricanes?
The Caribbean islands and the southeastern United States get hit by the most hurricanes. Central America and the East Coast of the United States are also vulnerable to hurricanes.
Do hurricanes go to NC?
Yes. North Carolina does get hurricanes. The most recent was Hurricane Irene in 2011.
When was the last hurricane 2010 or 2011?
The most recent hurricanes was Hurricane Rina in 2011. There are hurricanes every year.
What are the most destructive hurricanes called?
Category Five
What hurricane formed tornadoes?
Many hurricanes have produced tornadoes, it is a fairly common ocurrence. Most hurricanes that have hit the United States in recent years have produced tornadoes.
What five states have the most problems with hurricanes?
Florida Louisiana Texas Alabama and Mississippi
Three of the five most recent constitutional amendments have dealt with?
Three of the five most recent amendments (23rd, 24th, and 26th) to the Constitution deal with elections and voting rights.
When did hurricane Isaac happen?
There have been a few hurricanes named Isaac. The most recent one lasted from August 21 to 30 of 2012.
What month has most hurricanes?
September has most destructive hurricanes.
How many championships does Miami hurricanes have?
Five
What natural disaster is the most common in Florida?
Hurricanes, hurricanes, and more hurricanes!
5 major hurricanes?
There have been several major hurricanes over the years. Five of the major hurricanes were Katrina, Andrew, Hugo, Wilma, and Camille.
Do hurricanes occur in Alabama?
Yes, Alabama ranks no. 6 on our list of U.S. states that have been hit with the most hurricanes from 1851 to 2021. The Heart of Dixie has been directly hit by 23 hurricanes since 1851, five of which have been Category 3 or higher.
