Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale
Of the season's five tropical cyclones, only one reached hurricane status, the fewest since 1890. Furthermore, that storm strengthened into major hurricane, which is Category 3 or higher on the modern-day Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. This storm, which was the fourth and strongest hurricane of the season, peaked at Category 3 strength with winds. It was also attributed to at least six fatalities after sending a rogue wave across the steerage of the steamer "Campania". The first storm also resulted in two deaths after a schooner wrecked in Barbados.