1906 Mississippi hurricane
Category 3 Atlantic hurricane in 1906 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1906 Mississippi hurricane was a deadly and destructive hurricane during the 1906 Atlantic hurricane season. The fourth hurricane of the season, the system was originally observed in the western Caribbean on September 22;[1] however, modern research revealed that the system became a tropical depression on September 19. The system slowly intensified, eventually becoming a major hurricane by September 24.[2] The system made landfall near Pascagoula, Mississippi, during the evening of September 27, devastating the cities of Pensacola and Mobile and the state of Mississippi. Damage totaled to at least $19,221,000, and more than 134 people were killed.[3][4]
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Shipping damage in Pensacola caused by the hurricane | |
Meteorological history | |
---|---|
Formed | September 19, 1906 |
Dissipated | September 29, 1906 |
Category 3 major hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 120 mph (195 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 953 mbar (hPa); 28.14 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | At least 134 |
Damage | >$19,221 (1906 USD) |
Areas affected | Southeastern United States |
IBTrACS![]() | |
Part of the 1906 Atlantic hurricane season |
Close