Gulf Coast Hurricane of July, 1916

In July 1916, a tropical disturbance was detected near Honduras, leading to storm warnings along the US Gulf Coast. By July 5th, the storm had strengthened into a hurricane, making landfall near Pascagoula, Mississippi, with significant impact on Mobile, Alabama. The hurricane caused record winds and storm tides, leading to widespread destruction in Mobile and Pensacola. Over the following days, the storm moved inland, causing floods and crop damage in Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. The hurricane resulted in over 80 fatalities and significant financial damage, equivalent to over $100 million today.

What were the initial conditions reported for the tropical storm detected on July 4th?

Describe the impact of the hurricane on Mobile, AL, including wind speeds and storm tide.

How did the storm's impact on Pensacola, FL compare to that of the hurricane a decade earlier?

Explain the path of the storm after landfall and its effects on the states it traversed.

What were the total fatalities and estimated damage costs resulting from the hurricane of July 1916?