1980 Atlantic hurricane season
The 1980 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1980, and ended on November 30, 1980. This season had about average activity with 15 storms, of which 11 got named. This season featured the very powerful Hurricane Allen.
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| First storm formed | August 1, 1980 |
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| Last storm dissipated | November 27, 1980 |
| Strongest storm | Allen – 899 mbar (hPa) (26.56 inHg), 190 mph (305 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total depressions | 15 |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 9 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
| Total fatalities | 256 |
| Total damage | $1 billion (1980 USD) |
| Atlantic hurricane seasons 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 | |
Storms
- Tropical Depression One
- Hurricane Allen
- Hurricane Bonnie
- Tropical Depression Four
- Hurricane Charley
- Tropical Depression Six
- Tropical Storm Danielle
- Hurricane Earl
- Hurricane Frances
- Hurricane Georges
- Tropical Storm Hermine
- Hurricane Ivan
- Hurricane Jeanne
- Tropical Depression Fourteen
- Hurricane Karl
Unused names
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Retirement
In the spring of 1981 the name "Allen" was retired and replaced by Andrew in 1986.
1980 Atlantic Hurricane Season Media
Hurricanes Earl, Frances, and Georges on September 8, 1980; the remnants of Tropical Storm Danielle are also visible over Texas
