1971 Atlantic hurricane season Season summary map Seasonal boundaries First system formed July 4, 1971 Last system dissipated November 22, 1971 Strongest storm Name Edith • Maximum winds 160 mph (260 km/h) (1-minute sustained) • Lowest pressure 943 mbar (hPa; 27.85 inHg) Seasonal statistics Total depressions 23 Total storms 13 Hurricanes 6 Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) 1 Total fatalities 45 Total damage $240 million (1971 USD)