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This is a list of hurricanes that have caused hurricane-force winds in Connecticut. "Hurricane-force" means that the storm caused winds of over 74 mph (118 km/h). The list begins in 1851.

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Name Saffir-Simpson
Category
Date of closest approach Year     Name Saffir-Simpson
Category
Date of closest approach Year
Unnamed 1 September 16 1858 Donna 2 September 12 1960
Unnamed 1 September 8 1869 Agnes 1 June 22 1972
Unnamed 3 September 21 1938 Gloria 2 September 27 1985
Unnamed 3 September 15 1944 Bob 2 August 19 1991
Carol 3 August 31 1954 Belle 1 August 10 1976
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