Or were they just classified as really bad storms? Either in the Americas or Afro-Eurasia.
There's always room for discussion, but perhaps these previous topics and our Megathread will answer your inquiry.
How did Native Americans deal with massive hurricanes? by /u/irishpatobie
How did Native Americans protect themselves from inclement weather such as hail storms and hurricanes? by /u/Reedstilt
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/6ynsus/megathread_hurricanes_and_other_destructive/