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Based on available information, the cyclone is estimated to have remained at tropical storm intensity for its entire existence. It is last noted southeast of New England on September 2iM[l2]
Hurricane Six
The third and final hurricane known to have existed prior to reanalysis formed in the south-central Gulf of Mexico.^ Ludlum (1963) describes the storm along the Gulf Coast, but a reconstruction of its track further south, including its intensification, was made possible by ship reports. In particular, a schooner along the coast of the Yucat&n Peninsula encountered stormy conditions around September 30 with southeasterly winds and was driven northward through the Gulf. The storm moved toward the north for a few daysj13^ reaching its peak with winds of 105 mph (169 km/h) early on October 2.^ It likely made landfall on the Atchafalaya Basin around noon on October 2 before passing west of New Orleans,weakening to a tropical storm before moving into central Mississippi.^ Strong winds at New Orleans lasted more than 24 hoursJ13^
Duration September 18 - September 21 Intensity 70 mph (110 km/h) (l-min), Unknown
/ Category 2 hurricane (SSHS)
Duration September 30 - October 3 Intensity 100 mph(155 km/h)(l-min), 969 mbar(hPa)
The New Orleans area was hit harder than in the two prior storms to strike the Gulf Coast; the most densely populated areas were now located in the eastern semicircle of the storm, which is one of the most intense quadrants. Residents in Plaquemines Parish. Louisiana reported the storm to be the worst wind event they had ever experienced. Coinciding with the beginning of the annual season of sugar production, the storm laid to waste vast fields of sugar cane south and southwest of New Orleans and flattened many sheds used to store fanning equipment. Winds throughout the region of south-central Louisiana inflicted "unparalleled destruction", causing major structural damage. It was reported to be nearly impossible to walk through the streets of the city at the height at the storm; ^ the winds came with over 5 in (130 mm) of rain. Thirteen people died in the hurricane at New Orleans.^ A five-story' brick building succumbed to the force of the hurricane and crashed onto the city below; caught in its path were two other buildings. This particular incident killed two people. Many other buildings suffered damaged roofs and broken glass, and telegraph and police wires were brought downJ14^
The easterly winds created a storm surge on Lake Pontchartrain and inundated eastern and northern areas of New' Orleans. The dynamics of the flood were considered "unprecedented", having come within 0.75 mi (1.21 km) of the Mississippi River. Flood waters rose until early on October 4, when they slowly began to recede. The Jackson Railroad, on the western and northwestern shore of the lake, was flooded up to a depth of 5 ft (1.5 m). and 11 mi (18 km) of track were washed out. Numerous families in residents near the railroad were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter upon the onset of rising waters. Numerous coal boats and steamboats were swamped and sunk in and around Baton Rouge, which experienced its first severe hurricane strike in many years. Countless trees were uprooted along the Mississippi, and crop damage continued its prevalence going further northNatchez saw the highest winds in the town since a tornado in 1840, and although the hurricane struck further west than the previous two, gale winds still extended eastward to Pensacola.^
Hurricane Seven
The final known storm of the season existed in late October, and followed roughly the same track as Tropical Storm Five, forming in the southwestern Atlantic basin and curving northward between the U.S. and Bermuda. Its track is only known between October 20 and October 24,^ and it was also not recognized until subsequent reanalysis. It was determined to have attained the equivalence of Category 2 hurricane intensity based on reports from many ships. Its last data point places it southeast of Nova Scotia early on October 24.^ The hurricane is thought to have only been a threat to shipping interests, and numerous ships encountered dangerous conditions in association with the cyclone. A few vessels sustained significant damage: the Gondar experienced winds "with such violence that the top gallant mast was broken off by the cap. the maintopsail w as blown to pieces and the ship thrown on her beam ends."^
Category 2 hurricane (SSHS)
Duration October 20 - October 24
Intensity 100 mph(155 km/h)(l-min), Unknown
See also
■	List of Atlantic hurricane seasons
Notes