1966 Pacific hurricane season
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The 1966 Pacific hurricane season started on May 15, 1966, and ended November 30, 1966. The season was of little note. Hurricane Blanca traveled 4,300 miles, setting a new record. During September and October of the year, Hurricane Helga and Tropical Storms Kirsten, Lorraine, and Maggie hitting Mexico. Kirsten caused 8 deaths and US$5.6 million (equivalent to $52.59 million in 2023) in damages in Mexico.
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1966 Pacific hurricane season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | June 12, 1966 |
Last system dissipated | October 19, 1966 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Connie and Dolores |
• Maximum winds | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 981 mbar (hPa; 28.97 inHg) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total depressions | 18 |
Total storms | 13 |
Hurricanes | 8 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 0 |
Total fatalities | 9+ |
Total damage | $5.6 million (1966 USD) |
Related articles | |
Pacific hurricane seasons 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 |
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