1960 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1960 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, 1960 and ended November 30, 1960. This season had low activity, with only 7 storms. This season featured the powerful, Hurricane Donna and also Hurricane Ethel.
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| First storm formed | June 23, 1960 |
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| Last storm dissipated | September 25, 1960 |
| Strongest storm | Donna – 932 mbar (hPa) (27.53 inHg), 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total storms | 7 |
| Hurricanes | 4 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
| Total fatalities | 385 |
| Total damage | $410 million (1960 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 | |
Storms
- Tropical Storm One
- Hurricane Abby
- Tropical Storm Brenda
- Hurricane Cleo
- Hurricane Donna
- Hurricane Ethel
- Tropical Storm Florence
Unused names
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Retirement
The name "Donna" was retired.
1960 Atlantic Hurricane Season Media
Radar imagery of Hurricane Donna approaching landfall on Florida's mainland on September 10
