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Hurricane Donna was a very destructive hurricane that caused extensive damage from the Lesser Antilles to New England. At least 364 people were killed by the hurricane and property damage was estimated at $900 million (1960 USD). [18]
Throughout the state, Donna causes over $300 million in damage (1960 USD, $2.19 billion 2008 USD) and 13 direct deaths. [21] September 15, 1960– Tropical Storm Ethel strikes Mississippi after rapidly weakening from a strong hurricane, and causes light winds and rainfall across western Florida. Damage totals about $250,000 (1960 USD, $1.8 ...
The 1960 Atlantic hurricane season was the least active season since 1952. The season officially began on June 15, [ 1 ] and lasted until November 15. [ 2 ] These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin .
Hurricane Donna. On Sept. 10, 1960, Donna arrived in the middle Florida Keys as a Category 4, then curved northeast, crossing the Florida Peninsula on Sept. 11. Donna then hit North Carolina and ...
July 30, 1960 – Tropical Storm Brenda crosses southeastern Maryland. The storm's rainfall causes flooding in St. Mary's County. [7] September 12, 1960 – Hurricane Donna passes just offshore, producing wind gusts of over 100 mph (160 km/h) in Ocean City. [12] Flooding along the eastern shore causes two deaths. [7]
Hurricane Donna will go down in history as one of SWFL's most damaging storms. Donna hit Naples and Fort Myers in September 1960. Historical hurricane photos: Category 4 Donna slammed Naples, Fort ...
September 12, 1960 – Hurricane Donna moves across the Outer Banks, causing heavy damage from the combination of high winds and waves. Up to a distance of 50 miles (80 km) inland, strong winds down trees and crops, [6] and damage in the state totals $56.5 million (1960 USD, $422 million 2008 USD). [17]
The hurricane's storm surge, which is considered the worst in 70 years, floods lowlands in the northern portion of the state. [10] July 18, 1850 – Rough seas are reported along the Delaware Bay due to a hurricane passing to the west of the state. [11] August 4, 1850 – A hurricane crosses the state, causing gale-force winds along the coast. [12]