1974 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1, 1974 and ended on November 30, 1974. This season was about average in activity 11 storms, 7 of which got named. This season was one of the deadliest on record, most deaths were caused by Hurricane Fifi. This season also had the most Subtropical storms (4).
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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 | |
Storms
- 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
Unused names
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Retirement
In 1975 the names Carmen and Fifi were retired.
1974 Atlantic Hurricane Season Media
Satellite imagery of Hurricane Carmen approaching the Gulf Coast of the United States
Rainfall totals from Tropical Depression Nine
