1969 Atlantic hurricane season

none February 2012 Atl 1969 1969 Atlantic hurricane season summary map.png June 8, 1969 November 25, 1969 Camille 900 150 1 23 18 12 3 535 total 1495 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 1969 Pacific hurricane season 1969 North Indian Ocean cyclone season 1969 Pacific typhoon season The 1969 Atlantic hurricane season was the most active Atlantic hurricane season since the 1933 season, and was the last year in a positive Atlantic multidecadal oscillation (AMO) period, which would not occur again until 1995. The hurricane season officially began on June 1, and lasted until November 30. Altogether, 12 tropical cyclones reached hurricane strength, the highest number on record at the time; a mark not surpassed until 2005. The season was above-average despite an El Niño, which typically suppresses activity in the Atlantic Ocean, while increasing tropical cyclone activity in the Pacific Ocean. Activity began with a tropical depression that caused extensive flooding in Cuba and Jamaica in early June. On July 25, Tropical Storm Anna developed, the first named storm of the season. Later in the season, Tropical Depression Twenty-Nine caused severe local flooding in the Florida Panhandle and southwestern Georgia in September. The most significant storm of the season was Hurricane Camille, which peaked as a Category 5 hurricane on August 17 and devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States upon striking Mississippi the next day. Strong winds and storm surge heights especially impacted Mississippi and Louisiana. Later in its duration, the storm caused severe flooding Virginia and West Virginia. Camille alone was responsible for 259 deaths and $1.43 billion.All monetary values are in 1969 United States dollars unless otherwise noted. "nb" It was the costliest United States hurricane at the time, until Hurricane Agnes in 1972. In early September, Hurricane Francelia caused deadly floods in Central America, with 271 people killed in Central America. Hurricane Inga had the third longest duration of an Atlantic tropical cyclone. The last storm, Hurricane Martha, was the only known tropical cyclone to make landfall in Panama. Martha caused minor flooding in the former and Costa Rica. Overall, the systems of the season collectively caused 535 deaths and over $1.5 billion in losses. Season summary thumb|upright=.90|Radar image of Hurricane Camille on August 17 The 1969 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1.Hurricane Martha Born in Caribbean https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86153156/the-lexington-herald/ 1 November 23, 1969 Associated Press The Lexington Herald October 2, 2025 Newspapers.com Of the twenty-three tropical cyclones that developed in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1969, eighteen of them intensified into tropical storms; this was above the 1950–2000 average of 9.6 named storms.Philip J. Klotzbach William M. Gray December 8, 2006 Extended Range Forecast of Atlantic Seasonal Hurricane Activity and U.S. Landfall Strike Probability for 2007 Colorado State University March 28, 2014 http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ https://web.archive.org/web/20061218105454/http://hurricane.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/2006/dec2006/ December 18, 2006 dead Boulder, Colorado In terms of tropical storms, it was the busiest season since 1933. Twelve systems reached hurricane status, a record that stood until there were fifteen named storms in 2005. Three of the hurricanes deepened into major hurricanes, which are Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. Between 1950 and 2000, there was an average of 2.3 major hurricanes per season. Throughout the season, the U.S. Weather Bureau issued more advisories than in any previous season. Additionally, reconnaissance aircraft were utilized for more flight hours than in any year in the Atlantic basin until that point. The season officially ended on November 30. thumb|ATS-3 Satellite imagery on August 17, showing Hurricanes Camille and Debbie active simultaneously Hurricane Camille made landfall in Mississippi on August 18 as a Category 5 hurricane, one of only four tropical cyclones on record to strike the continental United States at that strength, after the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, and addition to: Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and Hurricane Michael in 2018. During the 1969 season, Project Stormfury conducted seeding experiments on Hurricane Debbie, which declined in wind speed by 31% on the first day and by 18% of the following day. With a duration of almost 25 days from September 20 to October 15, Hurricane Inga became the third longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record in the Atlantic, behind only the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane, and Hurricane Ginger in 1971. On November 24, Hurricane Martha became the first tropical cyclone on record to strike Panama. The season was above average despite an El Niño, which typically suppresses tropical cyclogenesis in the Atlantic Ocean while increasing activity in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The Atlantic upper tropospheric shear line, a semi-permanent feature that extended southeastward into the Caribbean Sea, which enhances outflow from disturbances, remained persistent throughout the season. However, the opposite periphery of the shear line inhibits the divergent outflow of a disturbance. This may have increased the number of tropical cyclones developing, while causing other storms to remain weak or dissipate over the deep tropics. Additionally, an abnormally strong mid-tropospheric ridge replaced the southward-displaced westerlies that deterred tropical cyclone formation in 1968. Five hurricanes and two tropical storms made landfall, causing 535 deaths and $1.5 billion in damage; Tropical Depression Twenty-Nine also resulted in damage.http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/1969.pdf The Atlantic hurricane season of 1969 Robert H. Simpson Arnold L. Sugg April 1970 U.S. Weather Bureau; National Hurricane Center Monthly Weather Review October 2, 2025 98 4 10.1175/1520-0493(1970)098<0293:TAHSO>2.3.CO;2 Miami, Florida https://web.archive.org/web/20110104030026/http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/1969.pdf January 4, 2011 115–128 July 18, 2014 1970 Foreign Disaster Emergency Relief Tenth Report United States Agency for International Development http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pdacl011.pdf Washington, D.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217225239/http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pdacl011.pdf December 17, 2013 http://www.ec.gc.ca/Hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=97360023-1 1969-Gerda September 14, 2010 Environment Canada July 18, 2014 Moncton, New Brunswick https://web.archive.org/web/20130703044903/http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=97360023-1 July 3, 2013 http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-0DD5A3F7-8856-4448-85DE-DCDF546E40B6.pdf Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena September 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 11 9 Storm Data 0039-1972 132 and 133 July 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140718054821/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-0DD5A3F7-8856-4448-85DE-DCDF546E40B6.pdf July 18, 2014 Asheville, North Carolina thumb|left|upright=.90|Weather map featuring Hurricane Inga on October 3 Tropical cyclogenesis began early, with a tropical depression that affected Jamaica. Activity briefly went dormant between June 15 and July 25, when the next depression originated. That same day, the season's first named storm, Anna, developed over the eastern Atlantic. There were five tropical cyclones that formed in the month of August – Blanche, Camille, Debbie, Eve, and Francelia. Camille was the most intense tropical cyclone of the season, peaking as a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 900 mbar inHg on. September was the most active month of the season, with six tropical cyclones, five of which intensified into a tropical storm – Gerda, Holly, Inga, and an unnamed hurricane. Of the five named storms that originated in October, three intensified into hurricanes, including Kara, Laurie, and an unnamed storm. While an unnamed hurricane existed into November, Martha was the only tropical cyclone to originate in that month. Martha, the last storm of the season, dissipated over Panama on November 25. The season's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) rating of 149. ACE is, broadly speaking, a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed, so storms that last a long time, as well as particularly strong hurricanes, have high ACEs. It is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 39 mph km/h on, which is the threshold for tropical storm status.Hurricane Research Division; Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration May 2024 Atlantic basin Comparison of Original and Revised HURDAT October 2, 2025 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/comparison_table.html Miami, Florida Systems June tropical depression Atl 07L 1969-06-08.png 07L 1969 track.png June 8 June 9 25 1006 A tropical depression developed near the Yucatan Peninsula on June 7. It moved north, reaching western Cuba by the following day.https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/mwre/98/4/1520-0493_1970_098_0307_atso_2_3_co_2.xml?rskey=5D5RfH&result=1&tab_body=pdf Atlantic Tropical Systems of 1969 Neil L. Frank April 1970 Monthly Weather Review U.S. Weather Bureau; National Hurricane Center September 28, 2021 4 98 307–314 1970MWRv...98..307F 10.1175/1520-0493(1970)098<0307:ATSO>2.3.CO;2 Miami, Florida free subscription As the depression moved towards Florida, small-craft warnings were issued for the southern coast.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Y8paAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0XsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=7268%2C6723208 2-A Tropical Depression Heading For Florida June 9, 1969 St. Petersburg Times October 2, 2025 The depression made landfall in Florida on June 9 and dissipated shortly thereafter. As a result of 2 to 3 in mm on rain in Cuba, Radio Havana warned of a flash flood and later reported that three rivers were overflowing in Camagüey. Flooding also forced 1,801 people from their homes.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=atQfAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KtkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=716,2232426&hl=en 1B Flood Rout Cubans From Homes on Island Associated Press June 9, 1969 Fort Scott Tribune October 2, 2025 Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph km/h on and gusts up to 40 mph km/h on were observed on the island.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=UjwgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NmYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4741%2C2399019 1 'Depression' Strengthens June 9, 1969 Associated Press Sarasota Herald-Tribune October 2, 2025 Impact from the depression in Florida is unknown. Damage was catastrophic in Jamaica with landslides, flooding, broken communication lines, cancellation of its railway service and evacuation of hundreds of people from their homes. The Jamaica Railway Corporation's trains were disrupted by landslides blocking the tracks from Spanish Town to Port Antonio and floodwaters inundating a bridge in Gregory Park. A train bound for Kingston was disrupted by the flooded bridge, as was a diesel tram, isolating both trains at Richmond. Furthermore, the former train did not reach its destination due to landslides. The Jamaica Telephone Company reported troubles due to waterlogged telephone lines. Schools and colleges in Kingston suspended classes and motorists in the area had difficulty traveling due to flooded roads. Correspondents from The Gleaner reported heavy rains, which inundated roads, washed away livestock and destroyed crops. On June 9, the Church Welfare Organization of the West Indies Junior Seventh Day Adventists set out food, money and blankets the victims.Spawned by a Tropical Depression In the Caribbean... https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-10-1969-5319964/ June 10, 1969 1 The Daily Gleaner Kingston, Jamaica October 2, 2025 NewspaperArchive July tropical depression Atl 13L 1969-07-25 1510Z.jpg 13L 1969 track.png July 25 July 27 25 ≤ 1011 A tropical wave situated about 400 mi km on east of Trinidad developed into a tropical depression on July 25.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0016-jpg/1969/atlantic/td%2313/public/nss270000z.jpg NSS 270000 June 27, 1969 National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration October 2, 2025 Miami, Florida The depression moved northwestward toward the Lesser Antilles and later that day crossed Barbados with winds of 35 mph km/h on. It continued to the northwest and may have struck Martinique on July 26. At 0000 UTC on the following day, the depression dissipated about 30 mi km on west-southwest of Basseterre, Guadeloupe. Tropical Storm Anna Atl Anna 1969-08-03 1556Z.jpg Anna 1969 track.png July 25 August 4 60 1001 On July 23, a tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa.Mariners Weather Log January 1970 14 1 2 North Atlantic Tropical Cyclones, 1969 Richard M. DeAngelis Environmental Science Services Agency By 06:00 UTC on July 25, the system developed into Tropical Depression Twelve. Initially, the depression strengthened slowly while moving west-northwestward. Eventually, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Anna at 06:00 UTC on July 27. Modest intensification ensued during the next 18 hours, after which Anna maintained winds of 60 mph km/h on for nearly two days. At 12:00 UTC on July 30, Anna began to weaken and moved in a more northwesterly direction. By 12:00 UTC on July 31, Anna degenerated into a surface-based trough while situated north of the Lesser Antilles, but continued to produce gale-force winds. Anna reorganized into a tropical storm by 12:00 UTC on August 1, but weakened to a tropical depression as it re-curved northeastward on August 2, while situated offshore of the East Coast of the United States. By 18:00 UTC, however, Anna once again regained tropical-storm status, and underwent steady intensification on the following day. At 18:00 UTC on August 3, Anna peaked with winds of 70 mph km/h on, and six hours later attained its minimum central pressure of 1,001 mb inHg on. Anna subsequently weakened and merged with an extratropical low-pressure area on the same day, while centered near Sable Island. The remnants continued rapidly east-northeastward across the Atlantic until becoming unidentifiable on August 5.http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/1969.pdf The Atlantic hurricane season of 1969 Robert H. Simpson Arnold L. Sugg April 1970 U.S. Weather Bureau; National Hurricane Center Monthly Weather Review October 2, 2025 98 4 10.1175/1520-0493(1970)098<0293:TAHSO>2.3.CO;2 1970MWRv...98..293S Miami, Florida https://web.archive.org/web/20110104030026/http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/mwreviews/1969.pdf January 4, 2011 August tropical depression Atl August Atlantic Tropical Depression 1969-08-07.png August Atlantic Tropical Depression 1969 track.png August 7 August 8 30 1010 A trough in the western Gulf of Mexico produced an area of thunderstorms. On August 7, a Hurricane Hunters flight observed a circulation, indicating that a tropical depression developed. The system moved southwestward, making landfall near Tuxpan in northeastern Mexico early on August 8. It quickly dissipated after moving ashore.https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/metadata-1966-1970.pdf 1966 Atlantic Hurricane Database Reanalysis 2021 Sandy Delgado Christopher W. Landsea Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory January 18, 2022 Miami, Florida Hurricane Blanche Atl Blanche1969Aug1119691756zESSA9.jpg Blanche 1969 track.png August 11 August 13 75 997 A tropical wave was initially tracked about 1300 mi km on east of the Lesser Antilles on August 6. The system curved west-northward on August 6 and eventually moved around the western periphery of the Bermuda high. Late on August 10, a closed circulation developed, indicative of a tropical depression, and by 00:00 UTC on August 11 the system became a tropical storm while located about 530 mi km on east of Wabasso Beach, Florida. Under the influence of a trough, Blanche headed rapidly north to north-northeastward while significantly intensifying, becoming a hurricane by 18:00 UTC on the same date, based on Navy reconnaissance reports. At 00:00 UTC on August 12, Blanche peaked at 85 mph km/h on. Afterward, the strong southwesterly current in which Blanche was embedded caused the storm to accelerate northeastward. By 12:00 UTC Blanche lost its tropical characteristics near Sable Island, having developed an asymmetrical wind field. At Sable Island, a weather station reported sustained winds of 51 mph km/h on and gusts up to 69 mph km/h on. While passing to the south of Newfoundland, the extratropical remnants of Blanche turned eastward and east-southeastward, eventually to be absorbed by a frontal zone late on August 14. Hurricane Debbie Atl DebbieAug2019691519zNavyRadar.jpg Debbie 1969 track.png August 14 August 25 110 950 On August 14, a tropical wave developed into a tropical depression while located about midway between the Lesser Antilles and the coast of Africa. The following day, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debbie. By 12:00 UTC on August 16, Debbie became a Category 1 hurricane, and continued intensification led to its first peak of 105 mph km/h on by 18:00 UTC on August 17. Debbie then began oscillating between a Category 1 and a Category 2 hurricane for the next few days, possibly due to being seeded by silver iodide as part of Project Stormfury, though reanalysis suggested that an eyewall replacement cycle was the culprit instead. Debbie was chosen as a test for Project Stormfury because it did not threaten any land, it passed within range of seeding aircraft, and was intense with a distinct eye.ABC Whipple https://archive.org/details/storm00whip Storm Time Life Books Alexandria, Virginia 1982 53 0-8094-4312-0 registration Moving northwestward, Debbie began re-intensifying on August 19, becoming Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph km/h on by 18:00 UTC. By 00:00 UTC on August 20, Debbie peaked with winds of 125 mph km/h on, which it maintained for a full day. The storm's minimum barometric pressure of 950 mbar inHg on was measured by hurricane hunters during this timeframe. Debbie curved northeastward as Hurricane Camille moved offshore the East Coast of the United States, weakening to a Category 2 hurricane early on August 21. Gradually losing strength, Debbie passed well to the southeast of Bermuda, although it is believed that if not for the presence of nearby Hurricane Camille, which emerged into the Atlantic from the United States on August 20, Debbie would have likely ended up further west, closer to the island. Debbie accelerated and fell to below Category 2 intensity by 12:00 UTC on August 23. Six hours later Debbie became extratropical while still bearing hurricane-force winds, shortly before passing just offshore Newfoundland. The remnants of Debbie turned northeastward and deteriorated to gale strength late on August 24. About three days later, Debbie's remnants dissipated about 225 mi km on east-northeast of Cape Farewell, Greenland. In Newfoundland, wind gusts up to 85 mph km/h on were observed in St. John's, while rainfall up to 0.98 in mm on was recorded along the Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas.http://www.ec.gc.ca/Hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=50ACFF54-1 1969-Debbie November 6, 2009 Environment Canada July 17, 2014 Moncton, New Brunswick https://web.archive.org/web/20130703044859/http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=50ACFF54-1 July 3, 2013 The remnants of Debbie began to lose definition as they accelerated northeastward,Paul J. Hebert August 24, 1969 Hurricane Debbie Public Discussion Number 38 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0008-jpg/1969/atlantic/debbie/public/pub241600z.jpg October 2, 2025 National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Miami, Florida while moving over increasingly cold waters. Debbie's remnants finally dissipated west of Norway on August 27. Hurricane Camille Atl Hurricane Camille 16 aug 1969 2340Z.jpg Camille 1969 path.png August 14 August 22 150 900 Hurricane Camille A tropical disturbance moved off the west coast of Africa on August 5, and developed into Tropical Storm Camille near Grand Cayman on August 14. The storm strengthened quickly into a strong Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph km/h on when it struck near the western tip of Cuba on August 15. The storm damaged 100 homes on Isla de la Juventud,August 17, 1969 Associated Press Cuba Faces Big Problem From Storm https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86151910/the-progress-index/ 1 The Progress-Index Petersburg, Virginia September 28, 2021 Newspapers.com while 20,000 residents were left homeless on the mainland;Associated Press August 16, 1969 Florida Braces for Big Blow https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-aug-17-1969-5319974/ The Daily Gleaner 1 October 2, 2025 Kingston, Jamaica NewspaperArchive five fatalities were also reported and damages reached $5 million.Roger A. Pielke Jr. National Hazards Review August 2003 Hurricane Vulnerability in Latin America and The Caribbean: Normalized Damage and Loss Potentials October 2, 2025 http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/Landsea/NHR-Cuba.pdf 2003NHRev...4..101P 10.1061/~ASCE!1527-6988~2003!4:3~101! etal Early on August 16, Camille emerged into the Gulf of Mexico. Between August 16–17, the storm rapidly deepened, attaining a minimum barometric pressure of 905 mb inHg on, along with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph km/h on, making it a Category 5 hurricane. After briefly weakening to Category 4 intensity near the Mississippi River Delta, Camille re-intensified prior to landfall near Waveland, Mississippi, early on August 18, becoming one of only four tropical cyclones to strike the mainland United States as a Category 5, the others being the 1935 Labor Day hurricane, Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and Hurricane Michael in 2018. With winds of 175 mph km/h on and an estimated pressure of 900 mb inHg on at landfall, Camille was the second strongest and next most intense hurricane to strike the mainland United States, as measured by wind and pressure, respectively, after the 1935 hurricane. Mississippi bore the brunt of Hurricane Camille. A combination of strong winds—estimated at up to 200 mph km/h on in gusts—and large storm surges caused adverse impact in the state. In Mississippi alone, 3,881 dwellings were destroyed and 41,848 were damaged. About 406 trailers were destroyed and an additional 325 suffered major losses. An estimated 645 farm buildings were destroyed and another 2,002 received major damage. In addition, 569 small businesses were impacted. In Mississippi's neighboring states of Alabama and Louisiana, 1,781 homes were destroyed and 6,000 others were inflicted losses. About 676 trailers were demolished and 296 were severely impacted. Additionally, 124 small businesses were either destroyed or incurred major damage. Camille rapidly weakened after landfall on August 18 and was only a tropical depression about 24 hours later. However, the storm maintained intensity as it recurved to the east over the Ohio River Valley. It dropped heavy rainfall while approaching the Atlantic Ocean, especially in Virginia. Up to 27 in mm on fell in west central Nelson County. In Nelson County alone, 133 bridges washed out, while in some places entire communities were under water. Rivers crested at record heights, causing severe flooding. In the state of Virginia and West Virginia combined, an estimated 349 homes were destroyed and 2,587 received damage to some degree. Eighty-three trailers were demolished and 71 others received major losses. Reportedly, 730 farm buildings were destroyed and 535 were inflicted minor damage. Ninety-six small businesses were also severely damaged or destroyed. Along its path, rainfall was recorded in several other states, including Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/camille1969.html Hurricane Camille - August 16-21, 1969 David M. Roth October 31, 2007 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center October 2, 2025 College Park, Maryland After reaching the Atlantic, Camille re-strengthened into a strong tropical storm with winds of 70 mph km/h on on August 21, but was absorbed by a cold front south of Newfoundland on August 22. With losses estimated at $1.42 billion, Camille was considered the costliest hurricane in United States history at the time.Costliest U.S. tropical cyclones tables updated https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/UpdatedCostliest.pdf National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration January 26, 2018 February 4, 2018 Miami, Florida Additionally, there were 256 deaths in the United States. Tropical Storm Eve Atl Eve1969Aug261910UTCESSA9.gif Eve 1969 track.png August 24 August 27 45 995 In the wake of Hurricane Camille, a quasi-stationary front moved across the Southern United States and became situated over North Florida. A cut-off low pressure area developed along the system and acquired a low-level circulation. By 0000 UTC on August 25, the system was classified as a tropical depression while located about 100 mi km on east of Jacksonville, Florida. Due to cold air in the region, the depression strengthened slowly while tracking nearly due east. Late on August 25, it was upgraded to Tropical Storm Eve. On August 26, the National Hurricane Center noted although conditions would prevent rapid deepening, further intensification was possible.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0007-jpg/1969/atlantic/eve/tropdisc/tcd260300z.jpg Tropical Cyclone Discussion Storm Eve August 26, 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 17, 2014 JPG Miami, Florida The storm threatened the Mid-Atlantic states and Bermuda,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86151686/the-miami-news/ 1A Eve churns ocean, near 'cane force August 26, 1969 The Miami News September 28, 2021 Newspapers.com but remained offshore and caused no impacts in either region. Eve strengthened slightly on August 26, reaching maximum sustained winds of 60 mph km/h on. Although the storm weakened later that day, Eve reached its minimum barometric pressure of 996 mbar inHg on. Early on August 2, Eve was downgraded to a tropical depression. It began to succumb to the effects of cold air, which entrained the circulation of the storm. At 0000 UTC on August 28, Eve degenerated into a trough of low pressure while located about 70 mi km on west-northwest of Bermuda. Hurricane Francelia Atl Franceliasep0219692010UTCESSA9.gif Francelia 1969 track.png August 29 September 4 85 973 Hurricane Francelia A tropical wave developed into a tropical depression near the Windward Islands on August 29. Initially, the depression slowly strengthened while moving west-northwestward and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Francelia until more than 24 hours later. While located north of Honduras, it curved west-southwestward and was upgraded to a hurricane on September 1. Late on September 3, Francelia made landfall near Punta Gorda, Belize with winds of 100 mph km/h on. The storm quickly weakened inland, and less than 24 hours later, it dissipated over northern Guatemala. However, the remnants of Francelia later contributed to the development of Hurricane Glenda in the eastern Pacific Ocean. During its early stages, Francelia brought gusty winds and light rainfall to several islands in the Caribbean Sea.National Hurricane Center 1969 Caribbean1 July 18, 2014 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0005-jpg/1969/atlantic/francelia/sfcdat/caribbean1.jpg JPG Miami, Florida While remaining nearly stationary offshore Central America, heavy precipitation fell in some countries, especially Guatemala where severe flooding killed 269 people and caused $15 million in damage. Throughout the country, approximately 10,200 people were left homeless. In neighboring Honduras, the hurricane caused damage in the northern portions of the country, with the offshore Bay Islands Department being particularly hard hit. There, the storm damaged or destroyed the majority of two towns. In El Salvador, flooding isolated towns for several days and caused crop damage.115–128 July 18, 2014 1970 Foreign Disaster Emergency Relief Tenth Report United States Agency for International Development http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pdacl011.pdf Washington, D.C. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217225239/http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pdacl011.pdf December 17, 2013 Coastal areas of Belize lost electricity and telephone service, and high winds resulted in extensive damage to banana crops.Ocala Star-Banner October 2, 2025 Francelia Hits Guatemala Hills September 4, 1969 3A Associated Press https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1356&dat=19690904&id=OHxPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZQUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5133,462727 A number of rivers in the region flooded, including the Belize River, which reached 36 ft m on above normal. Francelia ranked as the deadliest tropical cyclone in Guatemala, until Hurricane Mitch in 1998.http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/reports/mitch/mitch.html Mitch: The Deadliest Atlantic Hurricane Since 1780 January 23, 2009 National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration October 2, 2025 Asheville, North Carolina https://web.archive.org/web/20021108102312/http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/reports/mitch/mitch.html November 8, 2002 Overall damage was estimated at $35.6 million, and there were 271 deaths. Early September tropical depression Atl 26L 1969-09-08 1255Z.jpg 26L 1969 track.png September 7 September 10 30 A tropical depression exited the coast of Africa on September 5 and proceeded westward. Two days later, it developed into a tropical depression, with winds of around 35 mph km/h on. At that time, the system had a tight circulation with organized convection over the center. On September 9, the system began weakening, dissipating a day later. The remnants eventually crossed the Lesser Antilles on September 13. Hurricane Gerda Atl Gerda 1969-09-09 1550Z.jpg Gerda 1969 track.png September 7 September 10 105 980 Hurricane Gerda A tropical wave located over the central Bahamas developed into a tropical depression on September 6. The depression moved northwestward and initially remained disorganized. By early on September 7, the depression made landfall near West Palm Beach, Florida. Impact in the state was minimal, limited mostly to light rainfall. Later on September 7, the depression reemerged into the Atlantic Ocean just south of Cape Canaveral. It began to strengthen on the following day and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Gerda at 0600 UTC. By late on September 8, Gerda intensified into a hurricane. The storm deepened significantly further, peaking with winds of 120 mph km/h on on September 9. Early on September 10, Gerda weakened slightly while approaching New England and Atlantic Canada. It made landfall near Eastport, Maine, at 01:00 UTC on September 10, becoming the only hurricane on record to have impacted the state. Despite landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, the strongest sustained wind speed recorded was 60 mph km/h on in Washington County, Maine as the sheared nature kept the strongest winds farther east. Twenty-four-hour rainfall amounts exceeding 4 in mm on were observed in some areas of New England, with a precipitation peak of 5.67 in mm on in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.David M. Roth http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/gerda1969.html Hurricane Gerda – September 5-10, 1969 March 15, 2007 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center July 18, 2014 College Park, Maryland Due to the winds and rainfall, portions of Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire reported power outages and localized flooding. By 0600 UTC on September 10, Gerda became extratropical over southeastern Quebec. In Atlantic Canada, winds left many without electricity in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and left about $3.5 million in losses to apple crops.http://www.ec.gc.ca/Hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=97360023-1 1969-Gerda September 14, 2010 Environment Canada July 18, 2014 Moncton, New Brunswick https://web.archive.org/web/20130703044903/http://www.ec.gc.ca/hurricane/default.asp?lang=En&n=97360023-1 July 3, 2013 Hurricane Holly Atl HollySep1519691731UTCESSA9.gif Holly 1969 track.png September 13 September 18 70 984 A tropical wave emerged into the Atlantic Ocean from the west coast of Africa on September 8. Moving westward to west-northwestward, it developed into a tropical depression at 1200 UTC on September 14, while located about 1,250 mi km on southeast of Puerto Rico, based on Hurricane Hunter observations of an organized circulation.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0010-jpg/1969/atlantic/holly/public/pub141900z.jpg National Hurricane Center Special Bulletin September 14, 1969 Robert H. Simpson National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 18, 2014 Miami, Florida It quickly organized and was soon upgraded to Tropical Storm Holly.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0010-jpg/1969/atlantic/holly/public/pub142200z.jpg Tropical Storm Advisory Number 1 Holly September 14, 1969 Robert H. Simpson National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 18, 2014 Miami, Florida Continuing northwestward, it steadily intensified, and the Hurricane Hunters reported that Holly attained hurricane status on September 16,http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0010-jpg/1969/atlantic/holly/public/pub151600z.jpg Hurricane Advisory Number 4 Holly September 15, 1969 Neil L. Frank National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 18, 2014 Miami, Florida with peak winds of 85 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 984 mbar inHg on. On September 16, Holly weakened slightly while turning westward toward the Lesser Antilles.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0010-jpg/1969/atlantic/holly/public/pub161000z.jpg Hurricane Advisory Number 7 Holly September 16, 1969 Gilbert B. Clark National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 18, 2014 Miami, Florida Due to the lack of good upper-level outflow, as well as unfavorable water, Holly quickly weakened to tropical storm status on September 18, as confirmed by the Hurricane Hunters.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0010-jpg/1969/atlantic/holly/public/pub172200z.jpg Neil L. Frank Tropical Storm Advisory Number 13 Holly September 17, 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center July 18, 2014 Miami, Florida By the next day, it weakened to tropical depression status and later moved through the Lesser Antilles. Holly dissipated on September 21 in the Caribbean Sea, while situated between the Los Roques archipelago of Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Mid-September tropical depression Atl 29L 1969-09-20 1645Z.jpg 29L 1969 track.png September 19 September 23 30 1007 Ship reports on September 19 indicated the presence of low pressure area in the Gulf of Mexico, centered about 300 mi km on west-northwest of Key West, Florida. It is estimated that a tropical depression developed at 1200 UTC on that day. The depression headed north-northwestward and did not strengthen significantly, although it may have briefly become a tropical storm. By early on September 21, the depression made landfall between Panama City and Port St. Joe, Florida. It degenerated into a remnant low pressure area only a few hours later. A high-pressure ridge blocked the system's movement, moving it to the east. By September 23, the system became a low pressure trough. Upper-level wind shear moved the circulation to the east-northeast and moved into the Atlantic Ocean the next day. Rainfall in Florida peaked at 23.4 in mm on in Havana, and exceeding 15 in mm on in most of the central Panhandle.David M. Roth http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td29aof1969filledrainblk.gif Tropical Depression – September 20-25, 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center August 28, 2008 July 18, 2014 College Park, Maryland Many bridges and roads were washed out or inundated by water, including portions of U.S. Route 98 and State Road 20 between Tallahassee and Panama City.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0018-jpg/1969/atlantic/td%2329/local/tlh845amedt.jpg Special Weather Statement September 21, 1969 Weather Bureau Office Tallahassee, Florida National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration October 2, 2025 In addition, a tornado spawned by the depression destroyed a trailer, damaged 30 homes, and toppled ballpark bleachers, fences, lights, and electrical poles. Damage in Florida reached almost $3.78 million, including $1.65 million to crops and $2.135 million to property. In southwest Georgia, precipitation totals exceeding 5 in mm on were common, while rainfall peaked at 14 in mm on in southern Decatur County. Severe local flooding ensued, causing damage to property and crops, mostly to peanuts that were not threshed.http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-0DD5A3F7-8856-4448-85DE-DCDF546E40B6.pdf Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena September 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 11 9 Storm Data 0039-1972 132 and 133 July 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140718054821/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-0DD5A3F7-8856-4448-85DE-DCDF546E40B6.pdf July 18, 2014 Asheville, North Carolina Up to 7 in mm on of rainfall fell in Alabama, while precipitation totals reached 3 in mm on in Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. Hurricane Inga Atl Inga 1969 track.png Inga 1969-10-05 1450Z.jpg September 20 October 15 95 964 A tropical disturbance developed into a tropical depression on September 20. By the following day, it strengthened into Tropical Storm Inga while centered about 930 mi km on east-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico. At the time, the storm was moving westward at 14 mph km/h on. On September 23, Inga became sprawling and weakened to a tropical depression. Passing north of the Leeward Islands, Inga restrengthened into a tropical storm on September 28. It The depression continued west-northwestward, passing north of the Leeward Islands, before drifting northwestward. It once again attained tropical storm status on September 28, and Inga attained hurricane status on September 30. Around that time, steering currents became weak, and Inga executed a counter-clockwise loop. It curved northeastward and passed southeast of Bermuda on October 5. Later that day, Inga peaked as a strong Category 2 with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 964 mbar inHg on. Inga encountered cooler waters and drier air, causing it to weaken lose tropical characteristics. The hurricane briefly re-strengthened, but again weakened as it turned southward. Inga deteriorated to a tropical storm on October 10. Heading westward, Inga was downgraded to a tropical depression, before dissipating fully on October 15, while located about 290 mi km on from where it initially attained hurricane status. Lasting 24 days, Inga was among the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical cyclones on record.Arnold L. Sugg September 21, 1969 Tropical Storm Inga Public Advisory Number 1 National Hurricane Center January 27, 2010 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub211730z.jpgR. H. Simpson September 29, 1969 Tropical Storm Inga Public Advisory Number 19 National Hurricane Center January 27, 2010 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub291600z.jpgNeil L. Frank October 2, 1969 Hurricane Inga Public Advisory Number 32 National Hurricane Center January 27, 2010 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub022200z.jpgR. H. Simpson September 23, 1969 Tropical Storm Inga Public Advisory Number 9 National Hurricane Center January 27, 2010 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub231600z.jpgPaul J. Hebert October 6, 1969 Hurricane Advisory Number 46 Inga National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 18, 2014 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub061000z.jpg Miami, FloridaJohn R. Hope October 6, 1969 Hurricane Advisory Number 49 Inga National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 18, 2014 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub070400z.jpg Miami, FloridaJohn R. Hope October 12, 1969 Hurricane Advisory Number 72 Inga National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration July 18, 2014 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0006-jpg/1969/atlantic/inga/public/pub122200z.jpg Miami, FloridaMonthly Tropical Weather Summary https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2002/tws/MIATWSAT_nov.html November 30, 2002 National Hurricane Center March 8, 2026 The hurricane produced wind gusts up to 80 mph km/h on on Bermuda, though minimal impact occurred other than brief power outages.Hurricane Inga Hammers Bermuda October 6, 1969 The Milwaukee Sentinel July 18, 2014 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FvsjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sREEAAAAIBAJ&pg=876,934324&hl=en 2 March 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160312103319/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FvsjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=sREEAAAAIBAJ&pg=876,934324&hl=en dead September hurricane Atl Hurricane Ten Sep 24 1969.png File:1969 Atlantic hurricane 10 track.png September 21 September 29 65 987 A subtropical depression formed approximately 270 mi km on 5 east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, around 12:00 UTC on September 21. Six hours later, the system intensified into a subtropical storm as it headed east-northeastward. The storm curved northeastward by September 24 and transitioned into a hurricane that day, peaking with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 987 mbar inHg on. Shortly thereafter, the hurricane began accelerating, before dissipating about 200 mi km on south of Newfoundland early on September 26. September tropical storm Atl 22L 1969-09-27 1330Z.png File:1969 Atlantic tropical storm 11 track.png September 23 September 30 60 ≤ 1004 A tropical storm developed from a subtropical depression southwest of the Azores on September 24. After a day of drifting west-southwest, it moved westward where it became a subtropical storm, and later a tropical storm on September 26. The cyclone reached peaked with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph km/h on on September 27 while moving northward. Satellite estimates suggest that it may have reached hurricane intensity but such could not be concluded by other data. It retained that intensity for two days, but on September 30, it became extratropical well east of Newfoundland. Subtropical Storm One Atl subtropical Subtropical Storm One 1969-09-30 1638Z.jpg 1969 Atlantic subtropical storm 1 track.png September 29 October 3 50 995 An upper-level low pressure area in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico spawned a subtropical depression at 1200 UTC on September 29. Operationally, it was classified as Tropical Depression Thirty-Two.David M. Roth http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/td32aof1969.html Subtropical Storm/T. D. #32 - September 30-October 3, 1969 April 8, 2010 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center October 2, 2025 College Park, Maryland Six hours later, the strengthened into a subtropical storm. Early on the following day, the storm peaked with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph km/h on. It maintained that intensity for about 24 hours, before cool air and wind shear began weakening the storm early on October 1. Shortly thereafter, the storm weakened back to a subtropical depression, a few hours prior to landfall near Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The subtropical depression rapidly dissipated inland. Rainfall was relatively light and the heaviest amounts were displaced far east of the track, with precipitation peaking at 6.74 in mm in Saint Augustine, Florida. Closer to the location of landfall, rainfall reached nearly 4 in mm in Pensacola. Several waterspouts were reported in the Panama City area,https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86151432/the-palm-beach-post/ Squalls Hit Panhandle October 2, 1969 The Palm Beach Post B15 September 28, 2021 West Palm Beach, Florida Newspapers.com while a tornado touched down in Carabelle, and another unroofed a home in the St. James community.Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena Storm Data October 1969 11 10 https://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-C1140754-C02E-4B57-BD50-B77B45646A26.pdf July 20, 2019 National Centers for Environmental Information Asheville, North Carolina 0039-1972 https://web.archive.org/web/20190720214736/https://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-C1140754-C02E-4B57-BD50-B77B45646A26.pdf July 20, 2019 United States Coast Guard planes searched for three people in a light aircraft that went missing as it traveled from DeFuniak Springs to Sebring. The storm brought rainfall to several others states, reaching as far north as Maine. Tropical Storm Jenny Atl Tropical Storm Jenny Oct 1 1969.png Jenny 1969 track.png October 1 October 5 40 1000 On October 1, a tropical depression developed over the northwestern Caribbean Sea from the same cut-off low pressure that spawned the previous subtropical storm on September 29. The depression moved quickly north-northeastward and struck Cuba early on October 2. While approaching the southwest coast of Florida later that day, the system intensified into Tropical Storm Jenny. Simultaneously, Jenny attained its peak intensity with winds of 45 mph km/h on and a minimum pressure of 1000 mbar inHg on. Around 0000 UTC on October 2, the storm made landfall between Fort Myers and Naples, Florida, with winds of 40 mph km/h on. Jenny emerged into the western Atlantic as a tropical depression, but increased ridging forced the storm to track west-southwestward back over Florida. The cyclone was unable to re-strengthen and dissipated on October 6 south of Louisiana. The storm crossed Cuba as a tropical depression. Minimal impact was reported. The storm produced moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Florida Peninsula, peaking at 6.61 in mm on near Deland.David M. Roth Tropical Storm Jenny - October 1-6, 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Prediction Center May 12, 2022 October 2, 2025 http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/rain/jenny1969.html College Park, Maryland Minor road washouts were reported in Lee County.Storm Jenny Moves Up Eastern Coast October 3, 1969 Panama City News-Herald November 27, 2015 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/3710929/panama_city_newsherald/ 1 Newspapers.com Rainfall along the lower Kissimmee River and the Lake Okeechobee basin caused some pastures and flood plain areas to be inundated by water. Lake Kissimmee rose 1.5 ft m on in height due to precipitation.http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/pg_grp_tech_pubs/portlet_tech_pubs/dre-12.pdf Operational Analysis of a Flood in the Lower Kissimmee River Basin July 1971 South Florida Water Management District 9 November 27, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160304124718/http://www.sfwmd.gov/portal/page/portal/pg_grp_tech_pubs/portlet_tech_pubs/dre-12.pdf March 4, 2016 Jenny's remnants later contributed to the development of heavy rains in southern Louisiana. Hurricane Kara Atl Kara 1969 track.png KaraOct151969.jpg October 7 October 19 80 978 A cold core trough of low pressure over the western Atlantic Ocean warmed on the eastern end, becoming a tropical depression on October 7 about 135 mi km on north of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The depression passed south of Turks and Caicos Islands and later to the west of Mayaguana. Early on October 9, the system turned northward and intensified into Tropical Storm Kara after several hours. Southwesterly flow associated with an upper-level trough then caused the storm to curve northeastward. On October 10, an upper-level low pressure formed offshore North Carolina. Initially, Kara moved rapidly north-northwest around the low. However, by October 11, Kara and the low merged, resulting in the former moving erratically. While tracking southwestward into warmer ocean temperatures, the storm continued to strengthen. After executing a small cyclonic loop, Kara developed an eye feature on October 14, before strengthening into a hurricane on October 15. While moving offshore North Carolina, the storm brought tides of 1 to 3 ft m on above normal between October 10 and October 15, causing coastal flooding in very low-lying areas.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0025-jpg/1969/atlantic/kara/postevent/karareport.05.jpg Preliminary Report on Hurricane Kara October 13-15, 1969 Duke 1969 Weather Bureau Office Wilmington, North Carolina November 27, 2015 Wilmington, North Carolina By October 15, an upper-level westerlies forced the storm to move northeastward and accelerate. Kara began losing tropical characteristics and weakening after encountering a cold trough over the northeast Atlantic, falling to tropical storm intensity late on October 18. The storm soon became extratropical about 435 mi km on north-northeast of Corvo Island in the Azores. Hurricane Laurie Atl Hurricane Laurie Oct 21 1969 1729Z.jpg Laurie 1969 track.png October 17 October 27 80 973 A low pressure area developed into a tropical depression while located about 75 mi km on northeast of Guanaja in the Bay Islands Department of Honduras. Although conditions were favorable for rapid deepening, the depression failed to do so because it was not vertically stacked and struck the Yucatan Peninsula late on October 18. After emerging into the Gulf of Mexico on the following day, the system strengthened into Tropical Storm Laurie. Later on October 19, Laurie curved northward and continued intensifying. At 18:00 UTC on October 20, the storm became a hurricane. It then curved eastward over the central Gulf of Mexico and continued to deepen, peaking as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 90 mph km/h on and a minimum barometric pressure of 973 mbar inHg on. Thereafter, drier air began weakening Laurie on October 22. Laurie curved southeastward and then southward, allowing it to remain well offshore the Gulf Coast of the United States. Early on October 23, the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm while curving west-southwestward. Late the following day, Laurie deteriorated into a tropical depression. After moving southwestward and then southward, the storm made landfall near Paraíso, Tabasco, Mexico, early on October 27. Laurie promptly dissipated. Offshore, oil rig personnel were evacuated as the storm approached. A hurricane watch was issued from Galveston, Texas, to Pensacola, Florida; the watch was extended eastward to Apalachicola, Florida, on October 21. Voluntary evacuations occurred in southern Louisiana out of fear of a storm similar to Hurricane Betsy in 1965 or Camille earlier that year. Impact on land was primarily limited to minor beach erosion. It caused minor damage in the Yucatan Peninsula and in Tabasco.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0013-jpg/1969/atlantic/laurie/postevent/prelim.02.jpg Hurricane Laurie...Gulf of Mexico October 18-26, 1969 W. Clyde Conner October 27, 1969 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2 July 19, 2015 New Orleans, Louisiana October tropical storm Atl 27L 1969-10-30 1434Z.png 1969 Atlantic tropical storm 16 track.png October 28 October 31 60 990 A subtropical depression formed west-southwest of the Azores on October 28. It moved northwestward, reaching tropical storm strength on October 29, and after turning sharply east, the system attained its peak of 70 mph km/h on winds. The storm transitioned into an extratropical on October 31 west of the Azores. October hurricane Atl 28L 1969-11-05 1346Z.png 1969 Atlantic hurricane 17 track.png October 29 November 8 80 ≤ 992 A large extratropical storm over the North Atlantic formed a subtropical storm on October 31 south of Newfoundland. It moved southeast, gaining tropical characteristics and strength on the way. It reached hurricane strength on November 4, peaking as a minimal Category 1 storm while approaching the Azores, but weakened prior to passing through the islands. The system transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on November 7. Hurricane Martha Atl Martha1969_1.png Martha 1969 track.png November 20 November 25 80 979 Hurricane Martha Tropical Storm Martha developed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on November 21. Initially, the storm developed with sustained winds of 50 mph km/h on, skipping tropical depression status. It remained stationary and quickly intensified into a hurricane. Martha attained maximum sustained winds of 90 mph km/h on on November 22. Subsequently, Martha weakened and drifted southward. On November 24, Martha made landfall in Veraguas, Panama, as a strong tropical storm. Martha was the only tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in Panama.https://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/the-atlantic-hurricane-season-is-effectively-over-heavy-rains-in-the-.html The Atlantic hurricane season is effectively over; heavy rains in the Northwest Jeff Masters November 16, 2009 Weather Underground September 28, 2021 The system weakened to a tropical depression and dissipated over land on November 25. Because the storm weakened prior to landfall, strong winds were not expected or reported in the impacted countries.Neil L. Frank http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0014-jpg/1969/atlantic/martha/public/pub240400z.jpg Tropical Storm Advisory Number 7 Martha National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrtion November 23, 1969 October 2, 2025 Miami, Florida In Panama, more than 13 in mm of precipitation may have fallen in some areas. Agricultural land was flooded in Almirante, Bocas del Toro and streets became inundated in low-lying areas of Puerto Armuelles, Chiriquí. The storm also brought significant rains to Costa Rica. Flooding and mudslides isolated most of the capital city of San José. Numerous streets were inundated in Golfito.http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/cdmp/dvd0014-jpg/1969/atlantic/martha/postevent/unitedfruit.jpg 1969 I. V. Chapman Jr. May 28, 1970 United Fruit Company January 1, 2013 JPG Damage in Costa Rica reached $30 million and 5 deaths were reported. Storm names The following list of names was used for named storms that formed in the North Atlantic in 1969.https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/general/lib/lib1/nhclib/Publications/NatHurricaneOpsPlans/HOPs-1969.pdf 64 Interdepartmental Committee for Meteorological Services Washington, D.C. National Hurricane Operations Plan May 1969 January 25, 2024https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86154025/fort-lauderdale-news/ Associated Press Bill Funk It's Official—Hurricane Season Opens Today Fort Lauderdale News June 1, 1969 3C September 28, 2021 Newspapers.com This is the same list used in the 1965 season,https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cjBAAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ClkMAAAAIBAJ&pg=771,2204280&dq=hurricane+anna+betsy+carol&hl=en "Anna" Will Be First Hurricane May 23, 1965 Associated Press Youngstown Vindicator 2 September 28, 2021 except for Blanche, Camille, Eve, and Francelia, which replaced Betsy, Carol, Elena, and Frances, respectively.https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86154289/the-sentinel/ May 15, 1969 Names Are Assigned For Fall Hurricanes United Press International 2 The Sentinel Carlisle, Pennsylvania September 28, 2021 Newspapers.com http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2008/summ0708.htm Monthly Global Tropical Cyclone Summary August 2007 Gary Padgett November 30, 2007 February 18, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20110606010056/http://australiasevereweather.com/cyclones/2008/summ0708.htm June 6, 2011 dead Storms were named Blanche, Camille, Eve, Francelia, Holly, Kara, Laurie and Martha for the first (and in the case of Camille, only) time in 1969. Anna Blanche Camille Debbie Eve Francelia Gerda Holly Inga Jenny Kara Laurie Martha Netty Orva Peggy Rhoda Sadie Tanya Virgy Wenda Retirement List of retired Atlantic hurricane names After the season, the name Camille was retired.National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Miami, Florida February 15, 2024 Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames_history.shtml The name Cindy was selected to replace Camille in 1973. However, the 4year lists then in use were replaced in 1971 by a new series of 10 lists, running through 1980 before recycling.45th Anniversary of Hurricane Camille August 14, 2014 https://noaahrd.wordpress.com/2014/08/14/45th-anniversary-of-hurricane-camille/ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Hurricane Research Division Miami, Florida February 16, 2024 Season effects This is a table of all of the storms that formed in the 1969 Atlantic hurricane season. It includes their name, duration, peak classification and intensities, areas affected, damage, and death totals. Deaths in parentheses are additional and indirect (an example of an indirect death would be a traffic accident), but were still related to that storm. Damage and deaths include totals while the storm was extratropical, a wave, or a low, and all of the damage figures are in 1969 USD. center1969 North Atlantic tropical cyclone depression Unnamed June 8–9 30 (45) 1006 Jamaica, Cuba, Florida Minimal None depression Unnamed July 25–27 30 (45) ≤1011 Barbados None None storm Anna July 25 – August 4 70 (110) 1001 None None None depression Unnamed August 7–8 35 (55) 1010 Veracruz Minimal None cat1 Blanche August 11–13 85 (140) 997 Sable Island None None cat3 Debbie August 14–25 125 (205) 950 Newfoundland None None cat5 Camille August 14–22 175 (280) 900 Southern and Eastern United States $1.43 billion 259 storm Eve August 24–27 50 (85) 995 None None None cat2 Francelia August 29 – September 4 100 (155) 973 Leeward Islands, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize $35.6 million 271 depression Unnamed September 7–10 35 (55) Unknown None None None cat3 Gerda September 7–10 120 (195) 980 East Coast of the United States, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick $3.5 million None cat1 Holly September 13–18 80 (130) 984 Leeward Islands None None depression Unnamed September 19–23 35 (55) 1007 Cuba, Florida $3.78 million None cat2 Inga September 20 – October 15 110 (175) 964 Bermuda Minimal None cat1 Unnamed September 21–29 75 (120) 987 None None None storm Unnamed September 23–30 70 (110) ≤1004 None None None sstorm One September 29 – October 3 60 (95) 995 Florida None None storm Jenny October 1–5 45 (75) 1000 Cuba, Florida Minimal None cat1 Kara October 7–19 90 (150) 978 North Carolina None None cat1 Laurie October 17–27 90(150) 973 Yucatan Peninsula and Tabasco Minimal None storm Unnamed October 28–31 70 (110) 990 None None None cat1 Unnamed October 29 – November 8 90 (150) ≤992 None None None cat1 Martha November 20–25 90 (150) 979 Costa Rica, Panama $30 million 5 23 June 8 – November 25 175 (280) 900 $1.5 billion 535 See also Tropical cyclones 1969 Pacific hurricane season 1969 Pacific typhoon season 1969 North Indian Ocean cyclone season South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1968–69, 1969–70 Australian region cyclone seasons: 1968–69, 1969–70 South Pacific cyclone seasons: 1968–69, 1969–70 Notes nb References 30em External links HPC rainfall pages for 1969 tropical cyclones 1960 Atlantic hurricane 1969 Category:Articles which contain graphical timelines