Category 1 hurricane: peak winds of 80 mph (70 knots), lowest pressure 982 mb. October 9 – October 15, 1878. Landfall: October 10 at 60 mph, 29.9°N 85.4°W. Accumulated cyclone energy: 8.5. Track: NOAA National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 best track AL081878 (public domain).