1974 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | June 24, 1974 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 8, 1974 |
| Strongest storm | Carmen – 928 mbar (hPa) (27.42 inHg), 150 mph (240 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 4 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
| Total fatalities | 6,004–10,004 |
| Total damage | $1.06 billion (1974 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
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The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season was a time when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially started on June 1, 1974, and ended on November 30, 1974. During this season, there were 11 storms in total. Seven of these storms were strong enough to be given names. Even though it had an average number of storms, it was one of the deadliest seasons ever recorded. This was mainly because of a very powerful storm called Hurricane Fifi. This season also had more "subtropical storms" than usual, with four of them forming.
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The 1974 Atlantic Hurricane Season
What Happened in 1974?
The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season was a busy period for storms in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially began on June 1, 1974, and finished on November 30, 1974. During this time, 11 different storms formed. Seven of these storms grew strong enough to be given names.
Even though the number of storms was about average, this season was very sad because many people lost their lives. Most of these deaths were caused by a very strong storm named Hurricane Fifi. This season also had a special feature: it had the most "subtropical storms" ever recorded at that time, with four of them appearing.
Storms of the Season
During the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season, these were the storms that formed:
- Subtropical Storm One
- Subtropical Storm Two
- Subtropical Storm Three
- Tropical Storm Alma
- Hurricane Becky
- Hurricane Carmen
- Tropical Storm Dolly
- Tropical Storm Elaine
- Hurricane Fifi
- Hurricane Gertrude
- Subtropical Storm Four
Retired Storm Names
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or leads to many deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name will never be used again for another storm in the Atlantic Ocean. This is done to show respect for the people affected and to avoid using a name that brings back bad memories.
After the 1974 season, two storm names were retired because of the serious impact they had. These names were:
- Carmen
- Fifi
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Tropical cyclones of the 1974 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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Satellite imagery of Hurricane Carmen approaching the Gulf Coast of the United States
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Rainfall totals from Tropical Depression Nine
