was this measured on any instrument?
Yes, the Saffir–Simpson scale.
1921 Tampa Bay hurricane
ntensified into a hurricane on October 22 and a major hurricane by October 23. Later that day, the cyclone peaked as a Category 4 on the modern day Saffir–Simpson scale with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h). After enterin
when was the last time a hurricane hit tampa bay area 1921. what kind of storm is it? A tropical storm. which area did it hit? Cuba and Florida. what damage did it cause? About $10 million in damage. what was its speed? Winds of 140 mph (220 km/h).
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1921 Tampa Bay hurricane [SEP] Introduction
The storm left two additional fatalities in St. Petersburg. A number of streets in Tarpon Springs were littered with masses of debris, with many structures and trees suffering extensive damage. Southward in Manatee County and Sarasota County, many waterfront communities along Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, such as Cortez and Sarasota, suffered heavy structural losses. Strong winds occurred as far east as the Atlantic coast of the state, though wind damage east of the Tampa Bay area was generally limited to downed trees and power lines, resulting in power outages, particularly in Orlando. Agriculture throughout the state experienced significant impact as well, including over $2 million (equivalent to $ million in ) in damage and the loss of at least 800,000 boxes of citrus crops alone.