Storm history › Atlantic › 1857 season
Unnamed hurricane 6, 1857 Atlantic
This storm was a Category 2 hurricane of the 1857 Atlantic season. It was tracked from September 6, 1857 to September 18, 1857, about 12 days, and covered 3,379 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 961 mb.
It made landfall once, near Wilmington, United States.
Its closest pass to a major city was 39 miles from Virginia Beach, United States.
- Peak wind
- 105 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 961 mb
- Strongest
- Category 2 hurricane
- Landfalls
- 1
- Duration
- 12 days
- Track length
- 3,379 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 22.4
DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Landfalls
| # | Date (UTC) | Near | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 1857 | Wilmington, United States | 105 mph (165 km/h) |
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, United States | 39 mi (63 km) |
| Raleigh, United States | 105 mi (169 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 399th highest of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record, tied with Hurricane Francine (2024), Hurricane Isaac (2024), Hurricane Leslie (2024) and 33 more.
- Lowest pressure: 278th lowest of 1,294 Atlantic storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Caroline (1975), Hurricane Debbie (1961).
- Energy: 48% of the 1857 Atlantic season's ACE.