Strongest hurricanes
By Times Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2004
(that struck the United States, measured by central pressure readings)
1. Florida Keys, 1935, 892 millibars, 26.35 inches
2. Camille, 1969, 909 millibars, 26.84 inches
3. Andrew, 1992, 922 millibars, 27.23 inches
4. Florida Keys and Texas, 1919, 927 millibars, 27.37 inches
5. Lake Okeechobee, 1928, 929 millibars, 27.43 inches
6. Donna, 1960, 930 millibars, 27.46 inches
7. Galveston, 1900, 931 millibars, 27.49 inches
7. Grand Isle, 1909, 931 millibars, 27.49 inches
7. New Orleans, 1915, 931 millibars, 27.49 inches
7. Carla, 1961, 931 millibars, 27.49 inches
Source: The Handy Weather Answer Book
[Last modified June 2, 2004, 13:28:22]
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