5 of the most impactful November hurricanes in Atlantic history
Hurricane season runs through Nov. 30 for a reason – treacherous storms can and have happened in the Atlantic basin.
This graphic shows a history of November storms in the Atlantic basin since 1950.
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Since 1950, November has produced 51 named storms and 27 hurricanes, six of which strengthened into major hurricanes.
Hurricane Nicole's November 2022 Florida Landfall
Category 1 hurricane, hitting the Sunshine State a little over a month after
Sections of homes are seen collapsed onto the beach due to the storm surge and resulting erosion caused by Hurricane Nicole on November 11, 2022 in Wilbur-By-The-Sea, Florida. (Paul Hennessy/Anadolu Agency)
Nicole pounded the eastern coast of Florida with wind, rain and relentless waves. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning near Vero Beach. The influx of water flooded coastal areas and ate away at beaches in the Daytona Beach area. (Robert Ray)
Nicole pounded the eastern coast of Florida with wind, rain and relentless waves. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning near Vero Beach. The influx of water flooded coastal areas and ate away at beaches in the Daytona Beach area. (Robert Ray)
Nicole pounded the eastern coast of Florida with wind, rain and relentless waves. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning near Vero Beach. The influx of water flooded coastal areas and ate away at beaches in the Daytona Beach area. (Robert Ray)
Nicole pounded the eastern coast of Florida with wind, rain and relentless waves. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning near Vero Beach. The influx of water flooded coastal areas and ate away at beaches in the Daytona Beach area. (Robert Ray)
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: In this aerial view, homes are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( )
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Homes are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) ( )
The Category 2 storm on Nov. 21, 1985, is the strongest and latest to have impacted the lower 48 during any season. Forecasters considered the strike and strength of Kate to be rare, with just nine days left of the History