Which states have the most hurricanes?
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Which states have the most hurricanes?

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When wind speeds reach 74 mph (119 kilometers per hour), the tropical cyclone is referred to as a hurricane. Another name for a tropical cyclone is a hurricane. While in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean it is known as a Hurricane.

There are five categories of Hurricanes-

  • Category 1: Winds 119-153 km/hr (74-95 mph)
  • Category 2: Winds 154-177 km/hr (96-110 mph)
  • Category 3: Winds 178-208 km/hr (111-129 mph)
  • Category 4: Winds 209-251 km/hr (130-156 mph)
  • Category 5: Winds 252 km/hr and more then 252 km/hr (157 mph)

List of states affected by hurricanes in the United States-

States Capital
Alabama Montgomery
Florida Tallahassee
Georgia Atlanta
Louisiana Baton Rouge
Mississippi Jackson
New York Albany
North Carolina Raleigh
South Carolina Columbia
Texas Austin
Virginia Richmond
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