1953 hurricanes and tropical storms
3 storms in 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Barbara | Category 1 | Cities reached 3 | Virginia Beach, VA 80 mph; Wilmington, NC 56 mph; Atlantic City, NJ 54 mph |
| Hurricane Florence | Category 3 | Cities reached 4 | Crestview, FL 84 mph; Pensacola, FL 70 mph; Tallahassee, FL 49 mph |
| Hurricane Hazel | Category 1 | Cities reached 6 | North Port, FL 83 mph; Naples, FL 82 mph; Cape Coral, FL 80 mph |