1856 Last Island Hurricane
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| Dissipated | August 12, 1856 |
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| Highest winds | 241 km/h |
| Formed | August 9, 1856 |
| Affected areas | Louisiana |
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| ID | 3138409 |
About 1856 Last Island Hurricane
The 1856 Last Island hurricane was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones recorded for Louisiana. The first known tropical cyclone of the season, it was observed first as a minimal hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico near Dry Tortugas on August 9.