1964 Atlantic hurricane season
| 1964 Atlantic hurricane season |
Season summary map
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| Seasonal boundaries |
| First system formed |
June 2, 1964 |
| Last system dissipated |
November 10, 1964 |
| Strongest storm |
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| Name |
Hilda |
| • Maximum winds |
150 mph (240 km/h) |
| • Lowest pressure |
941 mbar (hPa; 27.79 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics |
| Total depressions |
17 |
| Total storms |
12 |
| Hurricanes |
6 |
Major hurricanes
(Cat. 3+) |
6 |
| Total fatalities |
270 |
| Total damage |
~ $609.5 million (1964 USD) |
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Atlantic hurricane seasons
1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966
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| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
June 2 – June 11 |
| Peak intensity |
60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
July 28 – August 2 |
| Peak intensity |
50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 5 – August 8 |
| Peak intensity |
65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 7 – August 10 |
| Peak intensity |
50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1006 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 20 – September 5 |
| Peak intensity |
155 mph (250 km/h) (1-min) 950 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 28 – September 14 |
| Peak intensity |
130 mph (215 km/h) (1-min) 942 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 4 – September 15 |
| Peak intensity |
115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min) 969 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 5 – September 10 |
| Peak intensity |
45 mph (75 km/h) (1-min) ≤ 1002 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 13 – September 24 |
| Peak intensity |
145 mph (230 km/h) (1-min) 945 mbar (hPa) |
The 1964 Atlantic hurricane season featured the highest number of U.S.-landfalling hurricanes since 1933. The season officially began on June 15, and lasted until November 30. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. The season was slightly above average, with twelve total storms and six hurricanes. All of the hurricanes strengthened into major hurricanes, an event that had not occurred since 1930. The first system, an unnamed tropical storm, developed on June 2, almost two weeks before the official start of the season. Striking Florida on June 6, the storm brought localized flooding to portions of Cuba and the Southeastern United States, leaving about $1 million in damage. The next storm, also unnamed, developed near the end of July; it did not impact land.
The effects of Hurricanes Cleo, Dora, and Isbell combined were devastating to Florida. Cleo also brought destruction to portions of the Caribbean, especially Guadeloupe and Haiti. After moving inland, Cleo brought flooding to states such as Virginia. Overall, the storm caused 219 deaths and about $187.5 million in damage. Dora lashed much of North Florida and southeastern Georgia with hurricane-force winds, leaving five fatalities and around $280 million in damage. In October, Isbell brought strong winds and several tornadoes to Florida, as well as flooding to Cuba and The Carolinas. Isbell killed seven people and left approximately $30 million in damage.
The strongest tropical cyclone of the season was Hurricane Hilda, a powerful Category 4 hurricane that devastated portions of the Gulf Coast of the United States, especially Mississippi and Louisiana. Upon striking the latter as a Category 3, Hilda brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, tornadoes, and coastal flooding. Many other areas of the Southern United States experienced flooding from Hilda and its remnants. Overall, Hilda caused 38 deaths and about $126 million in damage. The names Cleo, Dora, and Hilda were retired following the season. Collectively, the tropical cyclones resulted in 270 fatalities and approximately $609.5 million in damage.
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