Storm history › Atlantic › 1935 season
Unnamed hurricane 3, 1935 Atlantic
This storm was a Category 5 hurricane of the 1935 Atlantic season. It was tracked from August 29, 1935 to September 10, 1935, about 12 days, and covered 5,036 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 892 mb.
It made 2 landfalls, the first near Marathon, United States.
Its closest pass to a major city was 7 miles from Raleigh, United States.
Its peak winds rank 3rd of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record.
- Peak wind
- 185 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 892 mb
- Strongest
- Category 5 hurricane
- Landfalls
- 2
- Duration
- 12 days
- Track length
- 5,036 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 23.3
DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Landfalls
| # | Date (UTC) | Near | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 3, 1935 | Marathon, United States | 185 mph (295 km/h) |
| 2 | September 4, 1935 | Cross City, United States | 100 mph (155 km/h) |
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Raleigh, United States | 7 mi (12 km) |
| Virginia Beach, United States | 14 mi (23 km) |
| Tampa, United States | 45 mi (72 km) |
| Charlotte, United States | 64 mi (104 km) |
| Miami, United States | 73 mi (118 km) |
| Jacksonville, United States | 93 mi (149 km) |
| Washington, United States | 137 mi (221 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 3rd highest of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record, tied with Hurricane Dorian (2019), Hurricane Wilma (2005), Hurricane Gilbert (1988).
- Lowest pressure: 3rd lowest of 1,294 Atlantic storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Melissa (2025).
- Energy: 22% of the 1935 Atlantic season's ACE.