1886 Indianola hurricane
The 1886 Indianola Hurricane was a powerful tropical cyclone that destroyed the town of Indianola, Texas in August 1886, remarkably impacting the history and economic development of Texas. It was the fifth and strongest hurricane of the 1886 Atlantic hurricane season, and one of the most intense hurricanes to ever hit the United States.
Map of isobars associated with the hurricane on August 20 as analyzed by the U.S. Weather Bureau | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 12, 1886 |
| Dissipated | August 21, 1886 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 150 mph (240 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 925 mbar (hPa); 27.32 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 74+ |
| Damage | $200,000 (1886 USD) |
| Areas affected | Lesser Antilles, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Texas |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1886 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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