The last major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. at major hurricane status was Hurricane Harvey in August 2017. It struck Texas near Corpus Christi at category 4 strength.
Hurricane Katrina hit the US in 2005.
Hurricane Camille in 1969. It hit Mississippi
I am only aware of 3 category five hurricanes: "Labor Day" Hurricane in 1935 wind of 161mph Hurricane Camille in1969 winds of 190 mph Hurricane Andrew in 1992 winds of 167 mph
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.
Since 1851, Mississippi has been hit by approximately 17 hurricanes. These storms have caused significant damage to the state, impacting infrastructure, economy, and residents. The most recent major hurricane to make landfall in Mississippi was Hurricane Zeta in 2020.
The last hurricane to hit the US at least, was Paula which affected the Florida Keys.
The last hurricane to hit the U.S. at category 5 intensity was Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Hurricane Katrina hit the US in 2005.
The last 5 hurricanes to make landfall in the U.S. at hurricane intensity were:Humberto (2007)Dolly (2008)Gustav (2008)Ike (2008)Irene (2011)Hurricane Earl in 2010 is an honorable mention as it impacted parts of North Carolina with hurricane-force winds but did not make a direct landfall.
Actually, as of October 24, 2010 there is a hurricane going on right now. Hurricane Richard is currently approaching Belize. Before that was Hurricane Paula, which lasted From October 11, 2010 to October 15.
Hurricane Camille in 1969. It hit Mississippi
Hurricane Irene has hit the US in 2011. We will be receiving another hurricane in 2014 which will be near the coast of CA.
katrina
I am only aware of 3 category five hurricanes: "Labor Day" Hurricane in 1935 wind of 161mph Hurricane Camille in1969 winds of 190 mph Hurricane Andrew in 1992 winds of 167 mph
Hurricane Bill did not make landfall in the US in 2009, but it did bring high surf and rip currents to the East Coast. Hurricane Grace formed in 2009 but dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean before reaching the US.
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.
The last hurricane that missed the Northeast US was Hurricane Larry in September 2021. Larry moved towards the north and then northeast, staying well offshore from the US East Coast and not making direct landfall in the Northeast region.