Milton recently made headlines as it became one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. With wind speeds reaching a maximum of 180 mph, Milton joined an elite group of hurricanes that have exhibited such extreme strength.
Among Atlantic hurricanes, only five have been stronger than Milton. These include Allen in 1980 with winds of 190 mph, Dorian in 2019, Wilma in 2005, Gilbert in 1988, and the Labor Day hurricane in 1935, all with wind speeds of 185 mph.
