Storm history › Atlantic › 1882 season
Unnamed hurricane 4, 1882 Atlantic
This storm was a Category 3 hurricane of the 1882 Atlantic season. It was tracked from September 2, 1882 to September 13, 1882, about 11 days, and covered 3,789 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 949 mb.
It made landfall once, near East Pensacola Heights, United States.
Its closest pass to a major city was 3 miles from Charlotte, United States.
- Peak wind
- 125 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 949 mb
- Strongest
- Category 3 hurricane
- Landfalls
- 1
- Duration
- 11 days
- Track length
- 3,789 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 23.5
DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Landfalls
| # | Date (UTC) | Near | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 10, 1882 | East Pensacola Heights, United States | 125 mph (205 km/h) |
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Charlotte, United States | 3 mi (4 km) |
| Halifax, Canada | 31 mi (50 km) |
| Raleigh, United States | 43 mi (69 km) |
| Atlanta, United States | 48 mi (77 km) |
| Havana, Cuba | 50 mi (81 km) |
| Virginia Beach, United States | 60 mi (97 km) |
| Washington, United States | 90 mi (145 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 180th highest of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record, tied with Hurricane Larry (2021), Hurricane Humberto (2019), Hurricane Danny (2015) and 15 more.
- Lowest pressure: 176th lowest of 1,294 Atlantic storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Marilyn (1995), Hurricane Diana (1984).
- Energy: 40% of the 1882 Atlantic season's ACE.