Season summary map | |
First storm formed | August 1, 1980 |
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Last storm dissipated | November 27, 1980 |
Strongest storm | Allen – 899 mbar (hPa) (26.56 inHg), 190 mph (305 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
Total depressions | 15 |
Total storms | 11 |
Hurricanes | 9 |
Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 2 |
Total fatalities | 256 |
Total damage | $1 billion (1980 USD) |
Atlantic hurricane seasons 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
The 1980 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1980, and ended on November 30, 1980. This season had about average activity with 15 storms, of which 11 got named. This season featured the very powerful Hurricane Allen.