1985 Atlantic hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | July 15, 1985 |
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| Last storm dissipated | December 9, 1985 |
| Strongest storm | Gloria – 919 mbar (hPa) (27.15 inHg), 145 mph (230 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total depressions | 13 |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 7 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 3 |
| Total fatalities | 232 direct, 9 indirect |
| Total damage | $4.5 billion (1985 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 |
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The 1985 Atlantic hurricane season was a time when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Atlantic Ocean. It officially started on June 1, 1985, and ended on November 30, 1985. However, storms can sometimes form outside these dates. For example, Tropical Depression Thirteen formed on December 7, 1985.
Overall, the number of storms this season was about average. This year had four very strong hurricanes. These included Hurricane Elena, Hurricane Gloria, Hurricane Juan, and Hurricane Kate.
Storms of 1985
This section lists all the named storms and tropical depressions that formed during the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season. Each name represents a specific storm that developed.
- Tropical Storm Ana
- Hurricane Bob
- Hurricane Claudette
- Hurricane Danny
- Hurricane Elena
- Tropical Depression Six
- Tropical Storm Fabian
- Hurricane Gloria
- Tropical Storm Henri
- Tropical Storm Isabel
- Hurricane Juan
- Hurricane Kate
- Tropical Depression Thirteen
Unused Storm Names
Each year, a list of names is prepared for tropical storms and hurricanes. If a storm forms, it gets the next name on the list. The names below were on the list for 1985 but were not needed because not enough storms formed.
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Retired Storm Names
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or loss of life, its name is "retired." This means the name will not be used again for future storms. This is done to honor the victims and prevent the name from being associated with another event. In the spring of 1986, the names Elena and Gloria were retired. They were replaced by Erika and Grace in the 1991 season.
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Tropical cyclones of the 1986 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Images for kids
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Hurricane warnings issued along the Gulf Coast and East Coast of the United States in 1985
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Tropical Depression Thirteen on December 7, 1985
See also
In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1985 para niños
