Hurricane Inez

Hurricane Inez was a very deadly late season hurricane. This storm happened late September to mid October 1966. Inez had winds of just over 150 miles an hour (almost Category 5 level). The storm went across Cuba, the Florida Keys, Hispaniola and Mexico. Inez killed over 1,000 people. It caused $226.5 million (1966 USD) in damage.

The name Inez was retired the next spring.

Hurricane Inez Media

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  This weather radar image of Hurricane Inez was taken on September 29, 1966, at 0127 UTC

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  Hurricane Inez near Yucatán Peninsula

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  Satellite image of Inez near peak intensity in the Caribbean

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  Rainfall Summary for Hurricane Inez in Florida