The 1959 Pacific hurricane season saw 15 storms develop, 5 of which became hurricanes, and 3 of those became major hurricanes. The season officially started on May 15, 1959 in the Eastern Pacific, and ended on November 30, 1959. 15 storms, 5 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Strongest: Patsy (175 mph). Accumulated cyclone energy ≈ 113. Wiki link