
Hurricane Diane
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Highest wind speed | 165 km/h |
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Date | August 7, 1955 – August 23, 1955 |
Category | Category 2 Hurricane (SSHWS) |
Fatalities | ≥184 |
Damage | $831. 7 million (1955 USD) |
Affected areas | North Carolina |
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ID | 2155989 |
About Hurricane Diane
Hurricane Diane was the costliest Atlantic hurricane of its time, causing $813. 7 million in damage. The inclusion of loss of business and personal revenue increased the total to over $1 billion.