What are the 5 most recent hurricanes?
Hurricanes are among the most powerful and destructive natural phenomena, capable of causing widespread damage and loss of life. In recent years, the Atlantic Ocean has been particularly active, with several hurricanes making headlines. Here are the five most recent hurricanes to have impacted the region.
1. Hurricane Iota (2020)
Hurricane Iota was the 29th named storm and the 27th hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the most intense tropical cyclone on record to make landfall in Central America, with peak winds of 185 mph. Iota caused catastrophic flooding in Nicaragua and Honduras, resulting in hundreds of deaths and significant damage to infrastructure.
2. Hurricane Laura (2020)
Hurricane Laura was the strongest hurricane to hit the United States in 2020, with peak winds of 150 mph. It made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The storm also led to power outages and disrupted transportation in the region.
3. Hurricane Delta (2020)
Hurricane Delta was the 10th named storm and the 6th hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, causing significant damage to the state. Delta caused widespread power outages, flooding, and damage to homes and businesses, and it was responsible for at least 30 deaths in the United States.
4. Hurricane Zeta (2020)
Hurricane Zeta was the 25th named storm and the 10th hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread damage to the state. Zeta also impacted the southeastern United States, leading to power outages and flooding in several states.
5. Hurricane Eta (2020)
Hurricane Eta was the 30th named storm and the 11th hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. It made landfall in Central America as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding and widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Eta also led to power outages and disrupted transportation in the region, resulting in hundreds of deaths and significant economic losses.
