Where Do Hurricanes Occur the Most in the Us
You might be wondering: “Why isn’t California getting these things?” Great question, and the answer is physics and warm water. Hurricanes are like cranky toddlers: they only throw a fit when conditions are just right. They need ocean water warmer than 80°F to gain strength. The Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast are basically a giant, warm, jacuzzi in summer. The Pacific is cold enough to give a polar bear brain freeze, so hurricanes usually die before reaching California. Except for one time—in 1858, a hurricane actually hit San Diego. It was so rare they named it “The Great Storm of 1858.” Locals probably fainted from shock.