Most Intense U.S. Hurricanes

While the Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1^st until November 30^th, most of the intense storms have hit during a 17 day period spanning from Aug 17^th until Sept 2^nd. This is when you see storms with lower atmospheric pressure and favorable conditions helping to create more intense and destructive hurricanes. According to The Weather Channel, the following (with #1 being the worst) are the Top 5 most intense U.S. Hurricanes based on atmospheric pressure at landfall.

#5– 1886 Indianola, Texas Hurricane – hit August 20th

#4 – 1992 Hurricane Andrew (Southeastern Florida) – hit August 24th

#3 – 2005 Hurricane Katrina (New Orleans, Louisiana) – hit August 29th

#2 – 1969 Hurricane Camille (Mississippi Gulf Coast) – hit August 17th

#1 – 1935 Labor Day Hurricane (Florida Keys) – hit September 2^nd

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Cynthia Lopinto

Cyn LoPinto, M.A. is a gerontologist focusing on significant issues affecting older adults and their families. Her areas of interest include lifestyle enrichment, family dynamics, and caregiver support. Cyn has worked in both the recreational and healthcare industries.

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