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There have been 3 Category 5 hurricanes since 1899 that have hit the U.S. at category 5 strength: the Labor Day hurricane of 1935, Hurricane Camille of 1969, and Hurricane Andrew of 1992.

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Do hurricanes occur in Alabama?

Yes, hurricanes can occur in Alabama, particularly along the Gulf Coast. Alabama has experienced hurricanes in the past, with notable examples including Hurricane Frederic in 1979 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The state is vulnerable to the impacts of hurricanes, such as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.


What are the hurricanes that hit Massachusetts?

Hurricane Bob, Category 3, hit in August 1991 Hurricane Gloria, Category 4, hit in September-October 1985 Hurricane Donna, Category 5, hit August-September 1960 Hurricane Carol, Category 2, hit August-September 1954 Hurricane Edna, Category 3, hit September 1954 Great Atlantic Hurricane, Category 4 (but not at Massachusetts), hit September 1944 New England Hurricane, Category 1, September 1938 For more information, have a look at: http://www.geocities.com/hurricanene/Majorne.htm


Was there a hurricane in 2009?

Yes, there were hurricanes in the Atlantic in 2009. Some notable hurricanes that year included Hurricane Bill, Hurricane Fred, and Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Bill was particularly strong, reaching Category 4 intensity.


How many hurricanes hit the outer banks each year?

Generally, none. Category 5 hurricanes don't even occur in the Altnatic every year. In the past 150 years only two known hurricanes have it the Bahamas at category 5 intensity. The last one was hurricane Andrew in 1992.


How many hurricanes hit the us in 2005?

In 2005, the United States was hit by a total of seven hurricanes. This included Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, which were particularly destructive that year.

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How many category 3 hurricanes hit Pittsburgh PA?

None. Pittsburgh can get hurricane remnants but is too far inland to get actual hurricanes.


When was the first hurricane in the southern hemisphere?

Hurricanes have always occurred in both hemisphere, likely for millions of years.


How many hurricanes have hit the US since 2000?

There have been at least 15 hurricanes to hit the United States since the year 2000. The names of the hurricanes have been Allison, Isabel, Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Katrina, Rita, Wilma, Zeta, Ernesto, Gustav, Ike, Irene and Sandy,


Has there ever been a category 5 hurricane?

No, because F5 is a rating for tornadoes, not hurricanes. To date there has never been a recorded F5 tornado in Florida. However, Florida was hit by two category 5 hurricanes: The Labor Day hurricane of 1935 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992.


How many hurricanes have hit Belize?

33 tropical storms and hurricanes have hit Belize.


How many category 5 hurricanes have ever come ashore in the USA?

In terms of ones that have hit the U.S. at category 5 strength, there have been 3: The Labor Day hurricane of 1935, Hurricane Camille in 1969, and Hurricane Andrew in 1992.


Do hurricanes occur in Alabama?

Yes, hurricanes can occur in Alabama, particularly along the Gulf Coast. Alabama has experienced hurricanes in the past, with notable examples including Hurricane Frederic in 1979 and Hurricane Ivan in 2004. The state is vulnerable to the impacts of hurricanes, such as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.


What are the hurricanes that hit Massachusetts?

Hurricane Bob, Category 3, hit in August 1991 Hurricane Gloria, Category 4, hit in September-October 1985 Hurricane Donna, Category 5, hit August-September 1960 Hurricane Carol, Category 2, hit August-September 1954 Hurricane Edna, Category 3, hit September 1954 Great Atlantic Hurricane, Category 4 (but not at Massachusetts), hit September 1944 New England Hurricane, Category 1, September 1938 For more information, have a look at: http://www.geocities.com/hurricanene/Majorne.htm


Was there a hurricane in 2009?

Yes, there were hurricanes in the Atlantic in 2009. Some notable hurricanes that year included Hurricane Bill, Hurricane Fred, and Hurricane Ida. Hurricane Bill was particularly strong, reaching Category 4 intensity.


What was the name of the 1935 hurricane?

The hurricane that hit Belize in 1931 did not have a name. Hurricanes did not officially have names until 1953. The one in Belize was a Category 4 and killed about 2,500 people.


Was there any hurricanes that hit around the Arizona in 2010?

No hurricanes ever hit Arizona.


How many Hurricanes hit the Us in 2009?

Zero (0) hurricanes hit the US in 2009.