The 1958 Pacific hurricane season saw thirteen tropical systems.[1] It officially started on May 15, 1958, in the eastern Pacific and lasted until November 30, 1958.[2]
| 1958 Pacific hurricane season | |
|---|---|
 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | June 6, 1958 |
| Last system dissipated | October 30, 1958 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Eleven |
| • Maximum winds | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 960 mbar (hPa; 28.35 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 14 |
| Total storms | 14 |
| Hurricanes | 6 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 0 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
Systems
editHurricane One
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Tropical Storm Two
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Hurricane Three
edit| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 19 – July 21 |
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| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min); 1002 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Three existed from July 19 to July 21. Hurricane Three was of full hurricane strength when located on the 19th at 18N 129W by observations taken on the WAITEMATA. It traveled directly westward to about 18N 139W on the 21st.[3]
Hurricane Four
edit| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 21 – July 25 |
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| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min); 1005 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Four existed from July 21 to July 25. A tropical storm built up at 19N 125W. This tropical storm moved westward and northwestward from the 21st. It became a hurricane on the 23rd near 19N 132W but only for a day. It continued northwestward to about 24N 136W on the 25th then degenerated to a squally area [4]
Tropical Storm Five
edit| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 26 – July 30 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min); 998 mbar (hPa) |
Tropical Storm Five existed from July 26 to July 30. A tropical storm about 140 mi. west of Acapulco, Mexico was located in the 26th. This storm had winds of 45 to 55 kt. from the time if its identification until the 29th. It moved northwestward off the coast of Mexico finally breaking up into an area of squalls near 26N 117W on the 30th.[5] The storm spread moisture and rainfall into southern California, reaching 2 in (51 mm) at Barton Flats. Floods and mudslides covered five cars, inundated a portion of U.S. 66, and entered a few buildings.[6]
Tropical Storm Six
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Tropical Storm Seven
edit| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | August 7 – August 9 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min); |
A tropical storm developed rapidly just east of Hawaii on August 7. It moved westward into Hilo, where its circulation was greatly disrupted. A weakened depression persisted for 2 more days before dissipating. While weak, the storm caused very heavy flooding resulting in $500,000 in damage. A private plane crashed near Hilo Airport on the 7th, killing the pilot and injuring the two passengers.[7]
Tropical Storm Eight
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Hurricane Nine
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Tropical Storm Ten
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Hurricane June
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Hurricane Eleven
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Tropical Storm Twelve
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Tropical Storm Thirteen
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See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 National Hurricane Center; Hurricane Research Division; Central Pacific Hurricane Center (April 26, 2024). "The Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database 1949–2023". United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. A guide on how to read the database is available here.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - ↑ Dorst Neal. "When is hurricane season?". Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
- ↑ Mariners Weather Log Volume 3 Number 1 Page 14
- ↑ Mariners Weather Log Volume 3 Number 1 Page 14
- ↑ Mariners Weather Log Volume 3 Number 1 Page 14
- ↑ A History of Significant Weather Events in Southern California (PDF) (Report). San Diego National Weather Service. February 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ↑ "The 1958 Central Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season". Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ↑ "IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship".
- ↑ "2 Dead, 2 Lost in Hurricane". Reno Evening Gazette. Associated Press. October 8, 1958. p. 14.