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Hurricane Inez facts for kids

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Hurricane Inez was a very deadly late season hurricane. This storm happened late September to mid October 1966. Inez had winds of just over 150 miles an hour (almost Category 5 level). The storm went across Cuba, the Florida Keys, Hispaniola and Mexico. Inez killed over 1,000 people. It caused $226.5 million (1966 USD) in damage.

The name Inez was retired the next spring.


Images for kids

  • Inezsep2919660127zRadarEye

    This weather radar image of Hurricane Inez was taken on September 29, 1966 at 0127 UTC

  • Hurricane Inez in GOM

    Hurricane Inez near Yucatán Peninsula

  • Hurricane Inez near peak

    Satellite image of Inez near peak intensity in the Caribbean

  • Inez 1966 rainfall

    Rainfall Summary for Hurricane Inez in Florida

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Huracán Inés para niños

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