Season summary map
First storm formed:	June 2, 1964
Last storm dissipated:	Nov. 10, 1964
Strongest storm:	Hilda - 941 mbar (27.78 inHg), Cleo 135 knots (155 mph)
Total storms:	12
Major storms (Cat. 3+)	6
Total damages:	$605 million (1964 USD)
Total fatalites:	261
Atlantic hurricane seasons 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966

The 1964 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially started June 1, 1964, and lasted until November 30, 1964. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x831, 716 KB) Season summary provided by NOAA of the 1964 Atlantic hurricane season. ... 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... November 10 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 51 days remaining. ... Hurricane Hilda was the third major hurricane to make landfall in the United States during the 1964 Atlantic hurricane season. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... Inches of mercury or inHg is a somewhat outdated unit for pressure. ... This article is about the 1964 hurricane, there was also a Hurricane Cleo, which reached Category 5 but never hit land, during the 1958 Atlantic hurricane season. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying hurricanes by the intensity of their sustained winds, developed in 1969 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and National Hurricane Center director Bob Simpson. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The following is a list of Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... The 1962 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1963 Atlantic hurricane season was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1965 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1966 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days remaining, as the final day of November. ... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ...

Three 1964 storms were notable enough to have their names retired, hurricanes Cleo, Dora, and Hilda. Also, three hurricanes hit Florida this season (Cleo, Dora and Isbell), the first time this has happened since 1886 and the last time it would happen until the memorable 2004 season. The decade of 1880 featured the 1880-1889 Atlantic hurricane seasons. ... First storm formed: Aug. ...

Storms

Tropical Storm Abby

The precursor to Tropical Storm Abby was a surface trough in the northern Gulf of Mexico. It became a tropical depression on August 5 and, moving slowly westward, it reached tropical storm strength on the 7th. Abby hit Matagorda, Texas as a 65 mph tropical storm that night, and dissipated the following day. Abby was an extremely small system; its complete circulation at the surface was considerably less than 100 miles in diamater. Because of this, Abby caused only $750,000 (1964 dollars) in damage, most of it from crops. The rest of the rain was benificial. August 5 is the 217th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (218th in leap years), with 148 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Brenda

A minor trough of low pressure spawned a tropical depression on August 7 west of Bermuda. As it neared the island, it strengthened to a tropical storm, causing tornadoes on the island. Brenda drifted east-southeastward before turning to the northeast and dissipating on the 10th. Brenda caused $275,000 in damage. August 7 is the 219th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (220th in leap years), with 146 days remaining. ...

Hurricane Cleo

Main article Hurricane Cleo This article is about the 1964 hurricane, there was also a Hurricane Cleo, which reached Category 5 but never hit land, during the 1958 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

Hurricane Cleo was a long-lived storm that killed a total of 217 people and caused serious property damage as it travelled through the Caribbean and into Florida. Cleo caused a total of $198 million (1964 dollars) in damage. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville (largest metropolitan area is Miami) Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official language(s) English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ...

New York Daily News front page headline addressing that thousands fled Hurricane Dora in Brevard County before landfall on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida.

Image File history File links Download high resolution version (649x940, 141 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (649x940, 141 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... New York Daily News Building, Raymond Hood, architect, rendering by Hugh Ferriss The New York Daily News is one of the largest newspapers in the United States with a circulation well over 700,000. ... Location in the state of Florida Formed 1844 Seat Titusville Area  - Total  - Water 4,032 km² (1,557 mi²) 1,395 km² (539 mi²) 34. ...

Hurricane Dora

Main article Hurricane Dora Hurricane Dora was the first and only (to date) hurricane to make landfall on the coast of northeast Florida; more specifically, the metropolitan area of Jacksonville (however, Hurricane Donna in 1960 did produce hurricane-force winds in the Jacksonville area with its center just offshore). ...

Hurricane Dora was the first hurricane on record as making landfall on the First Coast region of Florida. It caused $280,000,000 in damage ($2 billion in 2005 dollars). Location in the state of Florida Major cities Jacksonville Fernandina Beach St. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville (largest metropolitan area is Miami) Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Official language(s) English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hurricane Ethel

A large cloud mass in the central Tropical Atlantic, possibly developing from a tropical wave, became a tropical depression on September 4, and a tropical storm 6 hours later. Ethel took her time to develop, possibly due to a cold core trough above her or due to the strong outflow of Dora to the storm's west. On the 7th, Ethel rapidly organized and became a hurricane. On the 9th, Ethel briefly became a major hurricane, but unfavorable conditions returned, weakening Ethel to a minimal hurricane. The hurricane was able to restrengthen to a Category 2 hurricane before accelerating and becoming extratropical on the 15th September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ...

Tropical Storm Florence

A tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa became a tropical depression on September 5. Conditions weren't very favorable for development, and the depression took 3 days to become a tropical storm. Florence turned northeastward, and dissipated on the 10th without affecting any landmasses. September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ...

Hurricane Gladys

Hurricane Gladys developed from a westward moving tropical wave on September 13. Later that day, it became Tropical Storm Gladys. Conditions were favorable for intensification, and Gladys became a hurricane on the 14th. Hurricane Gladys remained a minimal hurricane for the next 3 days, until the 17th when it rapidly became a 145 mph hurricane. After its peak Gladys steadily weakened to a Category 1 on the 21st. It passed within 150 miles of the Outer Banks, but it turned northeastward in response to the development of a low pressure system over the Great Lakes. Gladys became extratropical on the 24th, and caused beach erosion and high tides. September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ... North Carolinas Outer Banks separating the Atlantic Ocean (east) from Albemarle Sound (north) and Pamlico Sound (south). ...

Hurricane Hilda

Main article Hurricane Hilda Hurricane Hilda was the third major hurricane to make landfall in the United States during the 1964 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

Hurricane Hilda killed 37 when it made landfall in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, with most of the deaths caused by storm-generated tornadoes. It caused roughly $100 million (1964 dollars) in damage. St. ...

Hurricane Isbell

An old diffuse frontal trough reached the western Caribbean in early October. Evidence of a tropical disturbance appeared over the western Caribbean during October 7th and 8th at the tail end of this frontal trough. A weak tropical depression formed on the 8th, and it moved slowly to the northwest. On the 12th, it executed a small loop, followed by a northeastward turn. Lack of inflow kept the depression weak, but on the 12th, it was able to strengthen, reaching tropical storm strength on the 13th and hurricane strength that night. Hurricane Isbell crossed Western Cuba, and upon reaching the southeast Gulf of Mexico, strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane. Isbell peaked at 130 mph before entering Florida near Everglades City on the 14th. It reached the Atlantic Ocean that night, and steadily weakened while moving to the north. Isbell became extratropical just before its final landfall on Morehead City, North Carolina on the 16th, and dissipated the next day. Isbell caused $20,000,000 in damage, most of it was from crop damage or tornadic activity. The hurricane also caused 6 deaths. Image File history File links Isbell1964trk. ... Image File history File links Isbell1964trk. ... Everglades (also known as Everglades City) is a city located in Collier County, Florida. ... Morehead City is a town located in Carteret County, North Carolina. ...

Incidentally, Isbell was the only major hurricane to hit the U.S. coastline this season. Cleo, Dora, and Hilda all weakened to a Category 2 prior to hitting the coast. Isbell, despite being the strongest at landfall, was not retired.

Other Storms

Tropical Storm One

The Intertropical Convergence Zone developed a tropical depression in the Northwest Caribbean Sea on June 2. It drifted northward without strengthening. Moving faster through the Gulf of Mexico, the depression crossed Florida on the 6th, causing strong winds and hail from thunderstorms. When it reached the Atlantic coast, it strengthened to a tropical storm, remaining away from landmass until its dissipation on the 11th. Tropical Storm One caused $1,000,000 (1964 dollars) in flood damage to areas along the First Coast and further inland. 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... Location in the state of Florida Major cities Jacksonville Fernandina Beach St. ...

Tropical Storm Two

A cloud vortex developed in the Tropical Atlantic on July 27th. It was well-organized enough to become a tropical depression on the 28th, but intensification was limited due to rapid forward motion. It turned northeastward and became a tropical storm on the 31st. After reaching a peak of 50 mph the storm became extratropical on the 2nd. July 27 is the 208th day (209th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 157 days remaining. ... July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 156 days remaining. ...

Tropical Storm Twelve

Similar to Tropical Storm One, Tropical Storm Twelve developed from an Intertropical Convergence Zone disturbance. Twelve developed on November 5th north of Panama. The depression moved northwestward, becoming a tropical storm on the 6th. It turned westward, hitting near the border of Honduras and Nicaragua on the 7th. The storm weakened and re-emerged into the Caribbean, after which it hit Belize and dissipated on the 10th. Tropical Storm Twelve (the named hurricanes filling in the large numbering gap) caused $5 million in damage from significant flooding in Honduras. November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ...

1964 storm names

The following names were used for named storms (tropical storms and hurricanes) that formed in the North Atlantic in 1964. The names Cleo, Dora, and Hilda were later retired, replaced with Candy, Dolly, and Hannah, respectively, in 1968 (although Hilda was placed on the 1973 list). The 1968 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... The 1973 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ...

• Abby
• Brenda
• Cleo
• Dora
• Ethel
• Florence
• Gladys
• Hilda
• Isbell
• Janet (unused)
• Katy (unused)
• Lila (unused)
• Molly (unused)
• Nita (unused)
• Odette (unused)
• Paula (unused)
• Roxie (unused)
• Stella (unused)
• Trudy (unused)
• Vesta (unused)
• Wesley (unused)

This article is about the 1964 hurricane, there was also a Hurricane Cleo, which reached Category 5 but never hit land, during the 1958 Atlantic hurricane season. ... Hurricane Dora was the first and only (to date) hurricane to make landfall on the coast of northeast Florida; more specifically, the metropolitan area of Jacksonville (however, Hurricane Donna in 1960 did produce hurricane-force winds in the Jacksonville area with its center just offshore). ... Hurricane Hilda was the third major hurricane to make landfall in the United States during the 1964 Atlantic hurricane season. ...

See also

• Lists of tropical cyclone names
• List of notable tropical cyclones

Because of their long-term persistence, and the need for a unique identifier in issuing forecasts and warnings, tropical cyclones are given names. ... This is a list of notable tropical cyclones, subdivided by basin and reason for notability. ...

External link

• Detailed information on all storms from 1964