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1890 Atlantic hurricane season
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First storm formed May 27, 1890
Last storm dissipated November 1, 1890
Strongest storm #3 – 961 mbar (hPa) (28.39 inHg), 125 mph (205 km/h) (1-minute sustained)
Total storms 4
Hurricanes 2
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) 1
Total fatalities 9
Total damage Unknown
Atlantic hurricane seasons
1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892

The 1890 Atlantic hurricane season was a very quiet year for storms in the Atlantic Ocean. Only four storms formed, making it one of the calmest hurricane seasons ever recorded! It also started quite early, with the first storm appearing in May. Thankfully, only nine people lost their lives during this season.

What Happened During the 1890 Hurricane Season?

The 1890 hurricane season had fewer storms than usual. Here is a list of the storms that formed:

  • Tropical Storm One
  • Tropical Storm Two
  • Hurricane Three
  • Hurricane Four

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