1992 Atlantic hurricane season
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The 1992 Atlantic hurricane season started on June 1, 1992, and lasted until November 30, 1992. However, storms can form outside these dates. For example, Subtropical Storm One formed on April 21.
Quick Facts
First storm started: | April 21 |
Last storm ended: | October 30 |
Strongest storm: | Hurricane Andrew - 922 mbar, 175 mph winds |
Number of storms: | 7 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
Cost of damage: | $26 billion (1992 USD) $39.9 billion (2008 USD) |
People killed: | 66 |
Nearest seasons | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |
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This season did not have very many storms, with only 3 tropical depressions, 3 subtropical/tropical storms, and 4 hurricanes. One of the 4 hurricanes (Hurricane Andrew) become a major hurricane (category 3+).
This season was not very deadly, but it was very damaging. There was only 66 deaths, but there was $26 billion in damage, all of which caused by Hurricane Andrew. Hurricane Andrew was the most damaging hurricane in the history of the United States, until Hurricane Katrina in 2005.