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What is a landfall hurricane?

A landfall hurricane is a hurricane that moves over land after making contact with a coastline. This can result in catastrophic wind damage, storm surges, and heavy rainfall over affected areas. Landfall hurricanes can bring significant destruction and pose a threat to lives and property.


When did Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the US Gulf Coast?

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the U.S. on August 29, 2005.


What category stage was Hurricane Sandy when it made landfall?

Hurricane Sandy was a category 1 hurricane at landfall in Jamaica, and a category 3 storm at landfall in Cuba and the Bahamas. It hit the U.S. east coast with category 1 winds.


Where did the five most recent hurricanes make their landfall?

For Atlantic hurricanes:Hurricane Leslie (August-September, 2012) in Newfoundland as a post-tropical cyclone.Hurricane Michael (September 2012) did not make landfall.Hurricane Nadine (September-October 2012) did not make landfall but affected the Azores.Hurricane Rafael (October 2012) did not make landfall but affected the Lesser and Greater Antilles.Hurricane Sandy (October 2012) made landfall in Jamaica, Cuba, and New Jersey with major impacts in Haiti, the Bahamas, and numerous U.S. states.


What was Hurricane Sandy's landfall and at what speed did it make landfall?

Hurricane Sandy made three landfalls. The first was in Jamaica on October 24, 2012 with sustained winds of 75 mph. The second landfall was in Cuba on October 25 with 110 mph winds. The third and final landfall was in New Jersey on October 29 with 80 mph winds.