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Since 1851, a total of 305 Atlantic hurricanes produced hurricane-force winds in 19 states along the Atlantic coast. Additionally, three Pacific hurricanes struck Hawaii, and one Pacific tropical cyclone brought hurricane-force winds to California. For a full list and information about them, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_hurricanes
Most hurricanes make landfall in the United States August through October. The earliest major hurricane (category 3 or greater) to make an actual landfall in the nation occurred in 1957 on June 27, when Hurricane Audrey made landfall at category 3 intensity. The latest in the year for a hurricane to strike the nation was on November 24 with Hurricane Iwa in Hawaii and for the main land on November 22 by Hurricane Kate in 1985.
The 1990s were the most active decade for the United States, with a total of 31 hurricanes affecting the nation. The least active decade was the 1860s and 1970s; only 15 hurricanes affecting the United States in those years. A total of 33 seasons passed without an Atlantic hurricane affecting the country—the most recent was 2015.
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