1870 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1870 Atlantic hurricane season was a hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. There weren't many storms in it.
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| Season summary map | |
| First storm formed | July 30, 1870 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 3, 1870 |
| Strongest storm | Hurricane Four – – 948 mbar (hPa) (28.01 inHg), 125 mph (205 km/h) |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 10 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871, 1872 | |
Storms change
Hurricane One change
| Category 1 hurricane | |
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| Duration | July 30 – July 30 |
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| Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min) |
This hurricane was a "short lived" hurricane it's probably the only hurricane to last less than a day other than Hurricane Seven.
Hurricane Two change
| Category 2 hurricane | |
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| Duration | August 30 – September 4 |
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| Peak intensity | 105 mph (165 km/h) (1-min) |
Tropical Storm Three change
| Tropical storm | |
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| Duration | September 1 – September 4 |
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| Peak intensity | 70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min) 1004 mbar (hPa) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Four change
| Category 3 hurricane | |
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| Duration | September 9 – September 13 |
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| Peak intensity | 125 mph (205 km/h) (1-min) 948 mbar (hPa) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Five change
| Category 1 hurricane | |
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| Duration | September 17 – September 20 |
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| Peak intensity | 90 mph (150 km/h) (1-min) 969 mbar (hPa) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Six change
| Category 3 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 5 – October 14 |
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| Peak intensity | 115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min) 959 mbar (hPa) |
On October 5, a tropical storm formed south of Haiti. It moved west-northwest, becoming a hurricane south of Cuba on the 6th. The hurricane strengthened fast to its top winds of 115 mph before hitting Matanzas, Cuba on the 7th. After crossing the island, it moved slowly over the Florida Keys, causing 1200 more deaths there. It moved out to sea, last being seen on the 14th. The hurricane, known as the Hurricane of San Marcos or the Straits of Florida Hurricane, caused lots of flooding in Cuba and south Florida, resulting in 2000 deaths.
Hurricane Seven change
| Category 1 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 7 – October 7 |
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| Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Eight change
| Category 1 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 10 – October 11 |
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| Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Nine change
| Category 2 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 19 – October 22 |
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| Peak intensity | 105 mph (165 km/h) (1-min) |
On October 19 a Category 2 hurricane hit western Cuba. It crossed Florida, and caused 52 deaths. This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Ten change
| Category 2 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 23 – October 23 |
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| Peak intensity | 105 mph (165 km/h) (1-min) |
This was another "short lived" storm.
Hurricane Eleven change
| Category 1 hurricane | |
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| Duration | October 30 – November 3 |
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| Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min) |
This was another "short lived" storm.