List of storms named Carla

Last updated June 12, 2023

The name Carla was used for 2 tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.

Tropical Storm Carla (1956), produced gale-force winds over New England
Hurricane Carla (1961), second most intense storm to ever strike the Texas coast; caused over $2 billion (2005 US dollars) in damages

The name Carla has been used for 6 tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean.

Typhoon Carla (1962) (65W), landfall on Hainan Island; at least 13 people were killed
Typhoon Carla (1965) (10W, Gloring)
Typhoon Carla (1967) (29W, Trining), hit Taiwan, showering record rainfall amounts on the island, killing 69 people
Tropical Storm Carla (1971) (7W, Gening)
Typhoon Carla (1974) (4W)
Tropical Storm Carla (1977) (11W, Luming)

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