1960 Atlantic hurricane season

The 1960 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, 1960 and ended November 30, 1960. This season had low activity, with only 7 storms. This season featured the powerful, Hurricane Donna and also Hurricane Ethel.

1960 Atlantic hurricane season

Season summary map
First storm formed	June 23, 1960
Last storm dissipated	September 25, 1960
Strongest storm	Donna – 932 mbar (hPa) (27.53 inHg), 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
Total storms	7
Hurricanes	4
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+)	2
Total fatalities	385
Total damage	$410 million (1960 USD)
Atlantic hurricane seasons 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962

Storms

• Tropical Storm One
• Hurricane Abby
• Tropical Storm Brenda
• Hurricane Cleo
• Hurricane Donna
• Hurricane Ethel
• Tropical Storm Florence

Unused names

Gladys (unused) Hilda (unused) Isbell (unused) Janet (unused) Katy (unused) Lila (unused) Molly (unused)

Nita (unused) Odette (unused) Paula (unused) Roxie (unused) Stella (unused) Trudy (unused) Vesta (unused) Wesley (unused)

Retirement

The name "Donna" was retired.

Other websites

• Monthly Weather Review