1976 Pacific hurricane season

1976 Pacific hurricane season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedJune 2, 1976
Last system dissipatedOctober 29, 1976
Strongest storm
NameAnnette
 • Maximum winds140 mph (220 km/h)
(1-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure925 mbar (hPa; 27.32 inHg)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions19
Total storms15
Hurricanes9
Major hurricanes
(Cat. 3+)
5
Total fatalities614-964 total
Total damage$360 million (1976 USD)
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Pacific hurricane seasons
1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978

The 1976 Pacific hurricane season was a very deadly and costly season. Hurricanes Kathleen, Liza, and Madeline were the most notable storms this year. Hurricane Kathleen caused death and destruction in California and Arizona due to flooding. Hurricane Liza was the deadliest storm of the season when it killed over 600 people in Mexico. Hurricane Madeline is notable for being one of the most intense Pacific hurricanes at landfall.