List of storms named Juan

Last updated November 08, 2023

The name Juan was used to name two tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and three tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean.

In the Atlantic:

Hurricane Juan (1985) – a Category 1 hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, causing 12 deaths and $3.2 billion (US$2005) in damage.
Hurricane Juan (2003) – a Category 2 hurricane that affected the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, causing 8 deaths and $200 million in damage.

The name was retired from future use in the Atlantic Ocean after 2003, and was replaced with Joaquin in the 2009 season.

In the West Pacific:

Tropical Depression 13W (2002) (Juan) – moved over the central Philippines, killing 14 people.
Typhoon Saomai (2006) (T0608, 08W, Juan) – a strong Category 5-equivalent typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, killing 441 and causing $1.5 billion (2006 USD) in damage.
Typhoon Megi (2010) (T1013, 15W, Juan) – struck Luzon, causing damages amounting to ₱15 billion

The name was retired from future use by the PAGASA after 2010, and was replaced with Jose in the 2014 season.

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