Tropical Storm Isabel (1985)
| 1985 Atlantic hurricane season |
Season summary map
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| Seasonal boundaries |
| First system formed |
July 15, 1985 |
| Last system dissipated |
December 9, 1985 |
| Strongest storm |
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| Name |
Gloria |
| • Maximum winds |
145 mph (230 km/h)
(1-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure |
919 mbar (hPa; 27.14 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics |
| Total depressions |
14 |
| Total storms |
11 |
| Hurricanes |
7 |
Major hurricanes
(Cat. 3+) |
3 |
| Total fatalities |
52 direct, 8 indirect |
| Total damage |
$4.52 billion (1985 USD) |
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Atlantic hurricane seasons
1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
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| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
July 15 – July 19 |
| Peak intensity |
70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min) 996 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
July 21 – July 26 |
| Peak intensity |
75 mph (120 km/h) (1-min) 1002 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 9 – August 16 |
| Peak intensity |
85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 980 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 12 – August 18 |
| Peak intensity |
90 mph (150 km/h) (1-min) 988 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
August 28 – September 4 |
| Peak intensity |
125 mph (205 km/h) (1-min) 953 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 15 – September 19 |
| Peak intensity |
65 mph (100 km/h) (1-min) 992 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 16 – September 27 |
| Peak intensity |
145 mph (230 km/h) (1-min) 919 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
September 21 – September 25 |
| Peak intensity |
60 mph (95 km/h) (1-min) 996 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
October 7 – October 15 |
| Peak intensity |
70 mph (110 km/h) (1-min) 997 mbar (hPa) |
The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season had 6 U.S. landfalling hurricanes, which was the highest number in 99 years. The season officially began on June 1 and lasted until November 30. It was an average season, with 11 named storms developing. This was partially attributed to a La Niña – a meteorological phenomenon that produces favorable conditions across the Atlantic basin, such as lower wind shear and higher sea surface temperatures. The first storm, Ana, developed on July 15 near Bermuda and caused minor effects in Canada while transitioning into an extratropical cyclone. Three other tropical cyclones – Claudette, Henri, and Isabel – did not significantly affect land. Claudette developed offshore of the Southeastern United States and brushed Bermuda and the Azores. Henri and Isabel were dissipating as they approached land. However, the precursor of the latter caused a severe flood in Puerto Rico that killed 180 people. Additionally, Tropical Storm Fabian and three tropical depressions did not have any known impact on land.
Although several storms caused minimal effects, several tropical cyclones also left extensive impact. Hurricane Gloria, the strongest storm of the season, resulted in 14 fatalities and about $900 million (1985 USD) in damage in North Carolina, Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and New England. Hurricane Elena threatened the central Gulf Coast of the United States, then abruptly re-curved toward Florida. Unexpectedly, Elena doubled-back and struck Mississippi, resulting in two mass evacuations. The storm caused $1.3 billion in losses, with most of the damage in Louisiana and Mississippi. Similarly, Hurricane Juan caused $1.5 billion in damage due to its erratic track offshore and across Louisiana. Three other tropical cyclones – Hurricanes Bob, Danny, and Kate – caused moderate to extensive damage in Cuba and the United States. Overall, the tropical cyclones of this season collectively caused over $4.5 billion in damage and 60 deaths.
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