1775 Newfoundland hurricane
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| Formed | August 29, 1775 |
| Dissipated | September 9, 1775 |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 4,000<–4,163 + (8th deadliest Atlantic-basin hurricane in recorded history) |
| Areas affected | North Carolina, Virginia, Newfoundland |
Part of the 1775 Atlantic hurricane season | |
The 1775 Newfoundland hurricane, also known as the Independence Hurricane, was a hurricane that struck the Thirteen Colonies and the Colony of Newfoundland in August and September, 1775, at the outset of the American War of Independence. It is believed to have killed at least 4,000 people, making it one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes of all time. There is disagreement among historians and meteorologists whether the events were one storm or two distinct storms.