1933 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | May 14, 1933 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 17, 1933 |
| Strongest storm | #18 – 130 knots (150 mph, 240 km/h) #12 – 948 mbar – |
| Total storms | 20 |
| Hurricanes | 10 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 5 |
| Total fatalities | 651 |
| Total damage | $86.6 million (1933 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 |
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The 1933 Atlantic hurricane season was a very busy time for storms in the Atlantic Ocean. It started in the Summer of 1933 and lasted until late Fall in 1933. This season was one of the most active ever recorded! Only the 2005 and 2020 seasons had more storms.
Back in 1933, storms were not given names like "Katrina" or "Sandy." Instead, they were simply called by numbers, like "Tropical Storm One" or "Hurricane Two." This changed after 1950, when storms started getting names to make them easier to remember.
What Happened in 1933?
The 1933 hurricane season was super active. There were 20 tropical storms in total. Out of these, 10 grew strong enough to become hurricanes. Five of these hurricanes were very powerful, reaching "major hurricane" strength.
This season had a big impact. Sadly, about 651 people lost their lives because of these storms. The storms also caused a lot of damage, costing around $86.6 million at the time. If you adjust that for today's money, it would be much, much more!
How Many Storms?
During the 1933 season, there were many storms that formed. Here's a quick look at the types of storms:
- There were 20 tropical storms in total.
- 10 of these tropical storms became hurricanes.
- 5 of the hurricanes became very strong, known as major hurricanes.
It's important to remember that in 1933, weather tracking wasn't as advanced as it is today. So, it's possible that even more storms happened that we don't know about!
