Strongest Hurricanes in History Ranked by Pressure and Wind

WooGlobe

From screaming winds to jaw-dropping pressure drops, these are the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic! :tornado:  Discover the elite storms that rewrote meteorological history—like Hurricane Wilma with the lowest pressure ever at 882 mb, and Hurricane Allen, blasting winds at 190 mph. Plus, meet the newest member of the ultra-intense club: Hurricane Milton (2024), packing 180 mph winds and 897 mb pressure!  We’ll also take a quick detour beyond the Atlantic to reveal the global champions—including Super Typhoon Tip and Hurricane Patricia—with records that seem almost unreal.  Whether you're a weather geek or just fascinated by nature’s raw power, this video will blow you away—literally. WooGlobe Ref : WGA598394 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

Transcript

00:00Hold on tight, because we're diving into the most powerful hurricanes in Atlantic history.

00:05From devastating winds to record-shattering pressure, these storms made history in unforgettable ways.

00:11First up is Hurricane Wilma in 2005.

00:14With a jaw-dropping pressure of just 882 millibars, Wilma holds the Atlantic record.

00:20It even had the tiniest eye ever recorded, just 2.3 miles wide.

00:25Next is Hurricane Gilbert, from 1988, dropping to 888 millibars,

00:32and the infamous 1935 Labor Day hurricane at 892 millibars, still the strongest U.S. landfall ever.

00:40Its 185 mph winds and 20-foot storm surge left over 400 dead in the Florida Keys.

00:47Only six Atlantic storms have ever dipped below 900 millibars.

00:51An elite group, including Hurricane Milton, which joined in 2024 with a pressure of 897 millibars and winds of 180 miles per hour.

01:02But the fastest?

01:03That title goes to Hurricane Allen in 1980 with 190 miles per hour sustained winds, still unbeaten in the Atlantic.

01:12Globally, though, Super Typhoon Tip and Hurricane Patricia stole the spotlight.

01:16Tip hit 870 millibars, and Patricia, a terrifying 215 mph wind speed.

01:24Nature's fury has never been more intense or more unforgettable.

Category

Transcript

Recommended