when did hurricane carmen occur?
Middle of August 1974
Hurricane Carmen
The origins of Hurricane Carmen can be traced to a weather disturbance over Africa during the middle of August 1974. 
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Hurricane Carmen [SEP] Meteorological history
After moving ashore, the hurricane quickly lost strength and late on September 9 degenerated into a tropical depression. The depression moved westward and soon dissipated over eastern Texas.