1856 hurricanes and tropical storms
3 storms in 1856 brought tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more, modeled) to at least one of the cities we track.
| Storm | Peak | Cities reached | Strongest modeled gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 Last Island hurricane | Category 4 | Cities reached 5 | Lafayette, LA 119 mph; Baton Rouge, LA 101 mph; New Orleans, LA 65 mph |
| Unnamed tropical storm of 1856 (AL031856) | Tropical storm | Cities reached 1 | Virginia Beach, VA 52 mph |
| Unnamed hurricane of 1856 (AL051856) | Category 3 | Cities reached 7 | Tallahassee, FL 76 mph; Crestview, FL 76 mph; Pensacola, FL 62 mph |