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The known Category 3 hurricanes cumulatively killed 18,361 people, including 7,469 in the 2nd half of the 19th century, 7,541 in the 20th century, and 3,351 so far in the 21st century. Four hurricanes accounted for more than half of the recorded deaths. In 1870, a hurricane killed 1,200 people in Cuba.
Category 3 is the third highest classification on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale and the Australian tropical cyclone intensity scale. The following lists show tropical cyclones that have reached that intensity in Earth's ocean basins. List of Category 3 Atlantic hurricanes; List of Category 3 Pacific hurricanes
This is a list of the deadliest tropical cyclones, including all known storms that caused at least 1,000 direct deaths. There were at least 76 tropical cyclones in the 20th century with a death toll of 1,000 or more, including the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history.
The Galveston Hurricane. Year: 1900. Death Toll: 6,000–12,000. Financial Impact: Estimated $30 million at the time ... By the end of this Category 4 hurricane with 145 mph winds, ...
Five deaths in St. Lucie County in the state's east coast have been blamed on ... The center of Milton came ashore near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane with 120-mph winds at 8:30 p.m ...
A deadly and unprecedented wave of tornadoes swirled across Florida ahead of the arrival of Category 3 Hurricane Milton, which crossed the state from Sarasota to the Space Coast Wednesday evening.
Name Duration Peak intensity Areas affected Damage (Deaths Refs Wind speed Pressure Flora: 1 – 5 December 1964: 140 km/h (85 mph) 965 hPa (28.50 inHg)
Category 3 hurricane (major): 111-129 mphDevastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or ...