1940 hurricanes and tropical storms
2 storms in 1940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed hurricane of 1940 (AL021940) | Category 2 | Cities reached 11 | Beaumont, TX 98 mph; Lake Charles, LA 91 mph; Lafayette, LA 69 mph |
| Unnamed hurricane of 1940 (AL031940) | Category 2 | Cities reached 5 | Hilton Head Island, SC 98 mph; Savannah, GA 97 mph; Charleston, SC 93 mph |