1971 Atlantic hurricane season
hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean
The 1971 Atlantic hurricane season was from June 1, 1971 to November 30, 1971. The strongest storm of the season was Hurricane Edith which was a storm to remember from 1971.
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| First storm formed | July 4, 1971 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 22, 1971 |
| Strongest storm | Edith – 943 mbar (hPa) (27.86 inHg), 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total storms | 13 |
| Hurricanes | 6 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 45 |
| Total damage | $212.58 million (1971 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 | |
Storm names
changeThis list is names set aside for 1971. Names that were not used are marked in gray.
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Retirement
changeNo names were retired in 1971.