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Landfall on Last Island
- When
- 1856-08-10
- Where
- Last Island
- Part of
- 1856 Last Island hurricane
The hurricane made landfall on Last Island late on August 10, 1856, with winds of 150 mph, destroying all structures.
Late on August 10, the hurricane made landfall on Last Island, Louisiana, with winds at 150 mph. A storm surge between 11 and 12 feet completely submerged the island, destroying virtually every structure, including hotels and casinos, while all crops were ruined.
Sources
- 1856 Last Island hurricane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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