1892 Atlantic hurricane season
| 1892 Atlantic hurricane season |
Season summary map
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| Seasonal boundaries |
| First system formed |
June 9, 1892 |
| Last system dissipated |
October 29, 1892 |
| Strongest storm |
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| Name |
Three, Five, and Seven |
| • Maximum winds |
100 mph (155 km/h) |
| Seasonal statistics |
| Total storms |
9 |
| Total fatalities |
16 |
| Total damage |
Unknown |
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Atlantic hurricane seasons
1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894
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| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
June 9 – June 16 |
| Peak intensity |
50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) ≤1005 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 15 – August 21 |
| Peak intensity |
75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min) |
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 3 – September 17 |
| Peak intensity |
100 mph (155 km/h) (1-min) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 8 – September 13 |
| Peak intensity |
60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min) |
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 12 – September 23 |
| Peak intensity |
100 mph (155 km/h) (1-min) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 25 – September 27 |
| Peak intensity |
60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min) |
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
October 5 – October 16 |
| Peak intensity |
100 mph (155 km/h) (1-min) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
October 13 – October 17 |
| Peak intensity |
90 mph (150 km/h) (1-min) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
October 21 – October 29 |
| Peak intensity |
50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) |
The 1892 Atlantic hurricane season ran through the summer and the first half of fall in 1892. The season accumulated nine tropical storms, five hurricanes, but no major hurricanes.With an Accumulated Cyclone Energy of 116, this was an above average season. Three tropical storms made landfall on the United States. However, due to scarce technology and the fact that only storms that affected land or ships were recorded, the actual total could be higher.
The first tropical storm developed about 45 mi (70 km) south of south of Isla de la Juventud on June 9. Initially moving northwestward, the storm made landfall later that day on the south coast of Pinar del Río Province in Cuba. The storm recurved northward and entered the Gulf of Mexico early the following morning, where it intensified and peaked with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). Around that time, it turned to the northeast and made landfall at 23:00 UTC on June 10 in northern Monroe County, Florida, at the same intensity. The cyclone crossed Florida and emerged into the Atlantic Ocean near modern-day Deerfield Beach early the following day. Thereafter, the system headed out to sea for a few days, before re-approaching the Southeastern United States. Late on June 16, it was last noted about 80 mi (130 km) south-southeast of Cape Lookout, North Carolina.
In Cuba, moderately gusty winds and torrential rainfall were reported from Santa Clara to Pinar del Río, with the worst impact conditions being experienced in Matanzas. There, the San Juan and Yumurí rivers overflowed, causing water to rise 10 ft (3.0 m) above most houses. Civil guards and troops assisted rescue work and evacuation of residents. Furniture in 325 houses were swept away by the floodwaters. About 450 head of cattle drowned. Additionally, 600,000 bags of sugar stored in warehouses were lost. The storm left at least 16 deaths and approximately $1.5 million in damage. The storm also brought winds and rains to Florida. In just a few hours, Hypoluxo recorded 3.6 in (91 mm), while Titusville measured 12.95 in (329 mm) over a period lasting six days. In Jupiter, multiple trees were downed and severe damage was inflicted on crops.
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