Tropical cyclones in 2001 | |
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First system | Ando |
Formed | December 31, 2000 |
Last system | 05F |
Dissipated | January 6, 2002 |
Strongest system | |
Name | Faxai |
Lowest pressure | 915 mbar (hPa); 27.02 inHg |
Longest lasting system | |
Name | Allison, Erin, and Nari |
Duration | 16 days |
Year statistics | |
Total systems | 128 |
Named systems | 84 |
Total fatalities | ≥1,750 |
Total damage | Unknown |
During 2001, tropical cyclones formed in seven different areas called basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. A total of 128 tropical cyclones formed within bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins, with 83 of them were further named by the responsible weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). Typhoon Faxai is the strongest tropical cyclone throughout the year, peaking with a pressure of 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) and attaining 10-minute sustained winds of 195 km/h (120 mph). The deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Lingling in the West Pacific which caused 379 fatalities in total as it struck the Philippines and Vietnam, while the costliest storm of the year was Michelle, with a damage cost of around $2.43 billion as it catastrophically affected the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas in late October. So far, 23 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including two Category 5 tropical cyclones formed in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2001 (seven basins combined), as calculated by Colorado State University was 672.4 units.
La Niña is a weather pattern that occurs every few years, as a result of complex variations on the ocean temperatures in the equatorial band of the Pacific Ocean. [1] The 1998–2001 La Niña persisted through early 2001, which made the waters of Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean warmer than normal.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Bindu | January 3–17 | 150 (90) | 955 | Rodrigues | None | None | [2] [3] |
Charly | January 17–31 | 185 (115) | 930 | Rodrigues, Mauritius, Réunion | None | None | [2] [3] |
06 | January 22–24 | Not specified | Not specified | Réunion, Madagascar | None | None | [3] |
Terri | January 27–31 | 110 (70) | 975 | Western Australia | None | None | [2] [4] |
07 | January 30 – February 3 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Vincent | February 7 – 15 | 85 (50) | 980 | Western Australia | None | None | |
Winsome | February 8 – 14 | 75 (45) | 981 | Northern Territory | None | 2 | [5] |
Wylva | February 14 – 22 | 75 (45) | 988 | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia | None | None | |
10P | February 16 | 55 (35) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
07F | February 16 – 18 | 55 (35) | 993 | New Caledonia | None | None | |
01W (Auring) | February 17 – 20 | 55 (35) | 1004 | Philippines | Unknown | 15 | |
Oma | February 20 – 22 | 95 (60) | 984 | Cook Islands | Minor | None | |
Abigail | February 24 – March 8 | 120 (75) | 970 | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia | None | None | |
Paula | February 26 – March 4 | 175 (110) | 930 | Vanuatu, Fiji | $1.39 million | 2 | [6] [7] |
Rita | February 27 – March 5 | 85 (50) | 986 | None | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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11F | March 1–3 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
12F | March 1–3 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
Dera | March 4–12 | 150 (90) | 955 | Europa Island, Mayotte, Comoros, Mozambique | Unknown | 2 | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Walter | April 1 – 8 | 150 (90) | 940 | Cocos Islands | None | None | |
Evariste | April 2 – 8 | 110 (70) | 973 | St. Brandon, Rodrigues | None | None | |
10 | April 2 – 5 | 65 (40) | 998 | None | None | None | |
Sose | April 5 – 11 | 110 (70) | 975 | Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Samoa | Minor | 9 | |
Alistair | April 15 – 23 | 110 (70) | 975 | Western Australia, New Guinea, Northern Territory | None | None | |
02W (Barok) | April 16 – 18 | 45 (30) | 1004 | Philippines | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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14F | May 1–3 | 75 (45) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
TD | May 6–7 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
15F | May 7–9 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
Cimaron (Crising) | May 9–14 | 95 (60) | 985 | Philippines, Taiwan | $555 thousand | None | |
ARB 01 | May 21 – 28 | 215 (130) | 932 | Western India | Minimal | > 120 | [nb 1] |
Adolph | May 25- June 1 | 230 (145) | 940 | Mexico | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Allison | June 4–20 | 95 (60) | 1000 | Gulf Coast of the United States, East Coast of the United States | $9 billion | 55 | |
BOB 01 | June 11–13 | 45 (30) | 990 | East India | Minimal | Unknown | |
Darna | June 17–19 | 55 (35) | 1000 | Philippines, Taiwan | Unknown | None | |
Chebi (Emong) | June 19–24 | 120 (75) | 965 | Philippines, Taiwan, China | $471 million | 108 | [8] |
Barbara | June 20–26 | 95 (60) | 997 | Hawaii | None | None | |
11 | June 20–24 | 95 (60) | 995 | Mozambique | None | None | |
Durian | June 29 – July 2 | 110 (70) | 970 | China, Vietnam | $422 million | 110 | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Utor (Feria) | July 1–7 | 110 (70) | 960 | Philippines, Taiwan, China | $332 million | 197 | |
Trami (Gorio) | July 8–11 | 75 (45) | 994 | Philippines, Taiwan, China | Unknown | 3 | |
08W | July 10–11 | 45 (30) | 1002 | None | None | None | |
Two | July 11–12 | 45 (30) | 1010 | None | None | None | |
Cosme | July 13–15 | 75 (45) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
TD | July 16–19 | 55 (35) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
Erick | July 20–24 | 65 (40) | 1001 | None | None | None | |
Dalila | July 21–28 | 120 (75) | 987 | Mexico, Baja California Peninsula | $1 million | 1 | |
Kong-rey | July 21–28 | 130 (80) | 955 | None | None | None | |
Yutu (Huaning) | July 22–26 | 100 (65) | 975 | Philippines, Taiwan, China, Vietnam | $75.5 million | Unknown | |
Toraji (Isang) | July 25 – August 1 | 140 (85) | 960 | Philippines, Taiwan, China | $245 million | 200 | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Man-yi | August 1 – 9 | 150 (90) | 955 | Mariana Islands, Palau | $50 thousand | None | |
Barry | August 2–7 | 110 (70 | 990 | Cuba, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee | $30 million | 9 | |
TD | August 2–3 | Not specified | 1004 | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands | None | None | |
TD | August 5–8 | Not specified | 1000 | China, Korea | None | None | |
Usagi | August 8–11 | 65 (40) | 992 | China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand | $3.2 million | 176 | |
Pabuk | August 13–22 | 130 (80) | 960 | Japan, Mariana Islands | $7.1 million | 6 | |
Chantal | August 14–22 | 110 (70) | 997 | Windward Islands, Jamaica, Belize, Mexico | $4 million | 2 | |
Jolina | August 16–19 | 55 (35) | 998 | Philippines | $9.1 million | 41 | |
Dean | August 22–28 | 110 (70) | 994 | Lesser Antilles, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada | $7.7 million | None | |
Six-E | August 22–28 | 55 (35) | 1007 | None | None | None | |
TD | August 22–24 | Not specified | 1000 | None | None | None | |
TD | August 22–23 | Not specified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
15W | August 24–28 | 55 (35) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Flossie | August 26 – September 2 | 165 (105) | 972 | Baja California Sur, California | $35 thousand | 2 | |
Wutip | August 26 – September 2 | 165 (105) | 930 | None | None | None | |
Sepat | August 26–30 | 85 (50) | 990 | None | None | None | |
Fitow | August 28 – September 1 | 65 (40) | 990 | China | $202 million | 4 | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Erin | September 1–17 | 195 (120) | 968 | Bermuda, East Coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, Greenland | Minimal | None | |
Danas | September 3–14 | 155 (100) | 945 | Japan | $12.8 million | 8 | |
Gil | September 4–10 | 155 (100) | 975 | None | None | None | |
Henriette | September 4–8 | 100 (65) | 994 | None | None | None | |
Nari (Kiko) | September 5–21 | 140 (85) | 960 | Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, China | $443 million | 94-114 | [nb 2] |
TD | September 5–7 | Not specified | 1002 | China | None | None | |
Felix | September 7–19 | 185 (115) | 962 | None | None | None | |
TD | September 8–10 | Not specified | 1000 | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands | None | None | |
TD | September 9–12 | Not specified | 1000 | China, Vietnam | None | None | |
Ivo | September 10–14 | 85 (50) | 997 | Mexico, Baja California Peninsula | None | None | |
Gabrielle | September 11–19 | 130 (80) | 975 | Florida, Newfoundland | > $230 million | 3 | |
One-C | September 11–11 | 55 (35) | 1005 | None | None | None | |
Vipa | September 17–21 | 120 (75) | 975 | Japan | None | None | |
Francisco | September 18–25 | 155 (100) | 945 | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Nine | September 19–20 | 55 (35) | 1005 | Central America | None | None | |
Humberto | September 21–27 | 165 (105) | 970 | Bermuda | None | None | |
Juliette | September 21 – October 3 | 230 (145) | 923 | Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, California, Arizona | $400 million | 12 | |
Kiko | September 21–25 | 120 (75) | 990 | None | None | None | |
Lekima (Labuyo) | September 22–30 | 130 (80) | 965 | Philippines, Taiwan, China | Unknown | 2 | |
Two-C | September 23–25 | 65 (40) | 1008 | None | None | None | |
ARB 02 | September 25–28 | 65 (40) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Lorena | October 2–4 | 95 (60) | 997 | Mexico | Minimal | None | |
Fourteen-E | October 3–4 | 55 (35) | 1008 | None | None | None | |
Krosa | October 3–9 | 150 (90) | 950 | Micronesia | None | None | |
01 | October 3–7 | 55 (35) | 998 | None | None | None | |
Iris | October 4–9 | 230 (145) | 948 | Windward Islands, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico | $250 million | 36 | |
Jerry | October 6–8 | 85 (50) | 1004 | Barbados, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles | None | None | |
ARB 03 | October 7–13 | 65 (40) | 998 | Western India | None | None | |
Manuel | October 10–18 | 95 (60) | 997 | None | None | None | |
Haiyan (Maring) | October 11–18 | 130 (80) | 960 | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands | $3.4 million | 2 | |
Karen | October 12–15 | 130 (80) | 982 | Bermuda, Atlantic Canada | $1.4 million | None | |
BOB 02 | October 14–17 | 65 (40) | 998 | South India | $104 million | 153 | |
Podul | October 19–27 | 185 (115) | 925 | None | None | None | |
Narda | October 20–25 | 140 (85) | 980 | None | None | None | |
TD | October 20–21 | Not specified | 1002 | Vietnam | None | None | |
Alex | October 26 – October 28 | 95 (60) | 984 | None | None | None | [nb 3] |
Lorenzo | October 27–31 | 65 (40) | 1007 | None | None | None | |
Andre | October 28 – November 8 | 95 (60) | 985 | None | None | None | [nb 4] |
Michelle | October 29 – November 6 | 220 (140) | 933 | Jamaica, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Florida, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bermuda | $2.43 billion | 48 | |
Octave | October 31 – November 3 | 140 (85) | 980 | None | None | None | |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Noel | November 4–6 | 120 (75) | 986 | None | None | None | |
Lingling (Nanang) | November 6–12 | 155 (100) | 940 | Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia | $70.3 million | 379 | |
TL | November 7–13 | 55 (35) | 998 | None | None | None | |
BOB 03 | November 11–12 | 45 (30) | 1004 | East India | Minimal | None | |
03 | November 15–23 | 55 (35) | 998 | None | None | None | |
28W (Ondoy) | November 17–25 | 55 (35) | 996 | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Philippines | None | None | |
03S | November 17–22 | 65 (40) | 997 | Indonesia, Queensland | Unknown | None | |
29W (Pabling) | November 18–24 | 55 (35) | 1004 | Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia | None | None | |
Olga | November 24 – December 7 | 150 (90) | 973 | Bermuda, Bahamas, Florida, Cuba | None | None | |
Bessi | November 26–30 | 100 (65) | 980 | None | None | None | [nb 5] |
Trina | November 29 – December 3 | 65 (40) | 995 | Cook Islands | $52 thousand | None | |
Bako | November 30 – December 5 | 120 (75) | 968 | None | None | None | [nb 6] |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Kajiki (Quedan) | December 4–9 | 65 (40) | 996 | Philippines, Vietnam | Minimal | None | |
02F | December 8–10 | 45 (30) | 1000 | Fiji | None | None | |
31W | December 10–12 | 65 (40) | 997 | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
Faxai | December 13–25 | 195 (120) | 915 | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands | $1 million | 2 | |
Waka | December 19 – January 2 | 185 (115) | 930 | Wallis and Futuna, Niue, Tonga, New Zealand | $51.4 million | 1 | |
Vicky | December 22–26 | 65 (40) | 996 | None | None | None | |
Vamei | December 26 – January 1 | 85 (50) | 1006 | Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia | $3.6 million | 5 | |
Cyprien | December 30 – January 3 | 100 (65) | 980 | Mozambique, Madagascar | $181 thousand | None | |
Bernie | December 30 – January 6 | 95 (60) | 980 | Northern Territory | None | None | |
05F | December 31 – January 6 | 65 (40) | 998 | Solomon Islands, Vanuatu | None | None | |
There are a total of 9 tropical cyclone basins, 7 are seasonal and two are non-seasonal, thus all 7 basins except the Mediterranean and South Atlantic are active. In this table, data from all these basins are added.
2 Only systems that formed either on or after January 1, 2001 are counted in the seasonal totals.
3 Only systems that formed either before or on December 31, 2001 are counted in the seasonal totals.
4 The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone/basin are based on the IMD Scale which uses 3-minute sustained winds.
5 The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone/basin are based on the Saffir Simpson Scale which uses 1-minute sustained winds.
6The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone are based on Météo-France which uses wind gusts.
During 2010, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 111 tropical cyclones developed, with 64 of them being named by either a Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Center (TCWC). The most active basin was the North Atlantic, which documented 19 named systems, while the North Indian Ocean, despite only amounting to five named systems, was its basin's most active since 1998. Conversely, both the West Pacific typhoon and East Pacific hurricane seasons experienced the fewest cyclones reaching tropical storm intensity in recorded history, numbering 14 and 8, respectively. Activity across the southern hemisphere's three basins—South-West Indian, Australian, and South Pacific—was spread evenly, with each region recording 7 named storms apiece. The southern hemisphere's strongest tropical cyclone was Cyclone Edzani, which bottomed out with a barometric pressure of 910 mbar in the South-West Indian Ocean. Nineteen Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including four Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2010, as calculated by Colorado State University was 573.8 units.
Throughout 2006, 133 tropical cyclones formed in seven bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, 80 have been named, including two tropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean, and a tropical cyclone in the Mediterranean Sea, by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). The strongest storms of the year were Typhoon Yagi in the Western Pacific, and Cyclone Glenda of the Australian region. The deadliest and costliest storms of the year were a series of five typhoons that struck the Philippines and China; Chanchu, Bilis, Saomai, Xangsane, and Durian, with most of the damage being caused by Durian of November. So far, 27 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2006, as calculated by Colorado State University was 761 units.
During 2007, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 129 systems formed with 79 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone George, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 902 hPa (26.64 inHg). The deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Sidr in the North Indian Ocean which killed 15,000 people in Bangladesh. The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Gonu in the North Indian Ocean, which caused more than $4.41 billion in damage after striking Oman, United Arab Emirates, Iran and Pakistan. The most active basin in the year was the Western Pacific, which documented 24 named systems. The North Atlantic had an above-average season with 15 named storms. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season experienced a below-average number of tropical storm intensity systems, numbering 11. Activity across the Southern Hemisphere's three basins – South-West Indian, Australian, and South Pacific – was fairly significant, with the regions recording 25 named storms altogether, with the most intense storm of the year coming from the Australian basin. Throughout 2007, twenty one major tropical cyclones formed, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2007, as calculated by Colorado State University was 568.1 units.
During 2004, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 132 systems formed with 82 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Gafilo, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 895 hPa (26.43 inHg). The most active basin in the year was the Western Pacific, which documented 29 named systems, while the North Atlantic 15 named systems formed. Conversely, both the Eastern Pacific hurricane and North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons experienced a below average number of named systems, numbering 12 and 4, respectively. Activity across the southern hemisphere's three basins—South-West Indian, Australian, and South Pacific—was spread evenly, with each region recording seven named storms apiece. Throughout the year, 28 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including seven Category 5 tropical cyclones formed in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2004, as calculated by Colorado State University was 1024.4 units.
During 2012, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 128 tropical cyclones had formed this year to date. 85 tropical cyclones had been named by either a Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Center (TCWC).
Throughout 2013, 139 tropical cyclones formed in seven different areas called basins. Of these, 67 have been named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest and deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Haiyan, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 895 hPa (26.43 inHg) and caused at least 6,300 deaths in the Philippines. The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Manuel, which was responsible for at least $4.2 billion worth of damages in Mexico. 21 major tropical cyclones formed in 2013, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2013, as calculated by Colorado State University was 618.5 units.
During 2011, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 131 tropical cyclones had formed this year to date. 71 tropical cyclones had been named by either a Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Center (TCWC). Thirty-nine of these named systems eventually intensified into hurricane-equivalent tropical cyclones. The most active basin in the year was the Western Pacific, which documented 21 named storms. North Atlantic basin documented 19 named storms, continuing the consecutive third-most active season trends from the previous year, due to the 2010–12 La Niña event. Conversely, the Eastern Pacific basin featured slightly more activity than the previous season, with 11 named storms. The least active basin in the year was the North Indian Ocean basin which documented only 2 named storms, the lowest since the 1993 season. Activity across the Southern Hemisphere were almost evenly spread, with the South-West Indian Ocean basin recording 10 tropical cyclones, the Australian region recording 17 tropical cyclones, and the South Pacific basin also recording 10 tropical cyclones, respectively. Twenty-one Category 3 tropical cyclones formed in the year, including three Category 5 tropical cyclones. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2011, as calculated by Colorado State University was 573.8 units.
Throughout 2009, 130 tropical cyclones formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, 81 were named, including a subtropical cyclone in the South Atlantic Ocean, by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest storm of the year was Typhoon Nida in the Western Pacific Ocean. The deadliest and costliest storm of the year was Typhoon Morakot (Kiko) causing 789 fatalities through its track in the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, China, and the Korean peninsula. Throughout the year, twenty-one Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2009, as calculated by Colorado State University was 609.6 units.
During 2000, tropical cyclones formed in seven different areas called basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. A total of 140 tropical cyclones formed within bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins, with 81 of them being further named by their responsible weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest storm of the year was Cyclone Hudah, peaking with a minimum pressure of 905 hPa (26.72 inHg), and with 10-minute sustained winds of 220 km/h (135 mph). The highest confirmed number of deaths from a storm was from Typhoon Kai-tak, which killed 188 people, however, Leon–Eline may have killed up to 722 people. The costliest storm was Saomai, which caused $6.3 billion in damage. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2000, as calculated by Colorado State University was 677.3 units.
During 2003, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 129 systems formed with 85 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Inigo, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 900 hPa (26.58 inHg) and was tied with Cyclone Gwenda for being the most intense recorded cyclone in the Australian region in terms of pressure, with the possible exception of Cyclone Mahina. So far, 26 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including six Category 5 tropical cyclones formed in 2003, tying 2021. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2003, as calculated by Colorado State University was 833 units.
During 1998, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. A total of 125 tropical cyclones formed, with 72 of them being named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest tropical cyclones were Zeb, Ron and Susan which peaked with a pressure of 900 hPa (26.58 inHg). Hurricane Mitch of late October was the deadliest tropical cyclone, killing 11,000 people as it catastrophically affected Central America, and Mexico as a Category 5 major hurricane. Meanwhile, Georges became the costliest, with the damages amounting to $9.37 billion, which also became the costliest in the history of the Dominican Republic and the country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Throughout the year, four Category 5 tropical cyclones formed. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1998, as calculated by Colorado State University was 773.1 units.
During 1996, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 139 tropical cyclones formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. 90 of them were named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained windS of 35 knots. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Daniella, peaking with a pressure of 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) in the open waters of the Indian Ocean. Hurricane Fran and Typhoon Herb tie for the costliest storm of the year, both with a damage cost of $5 billion. The deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was the 1996 Andhra Pradesh cyclone, which was blamed for over 1,000 fatalities as it directly affected the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Five Category 5 tropical cyclones were formed in 1996. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1996, as calculated by Colorado State University was 960 units.
During 1995, tropical cyclones formed within seven different bodies of water called basins. To date, 110 tropical cyclones formed, of which 74 were given names by various weather agencies. The strongest storm and the deadliest storm of the year was Typhoon Angela, which reached a minimum central pressure of 910 hPa (26.87 inHg) and caused a total of 936 deaths throughout the Philippines. The costliest storm of the year was Hurricane Opal, which caused $4.7 billion in damage throughout Central America and the Gulf Coast of the United States. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1995, as calculated by Colorado State University was 779.3 units.
During 1994, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 124 systems formed with 91 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Cyclone Geralda, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 905 hPa (26.72 inHg). The deadliest tropical cyclone was Typhoon Fred, which caused 1,248 fatalities in China, while the costliest was Tropical Storm Sharon, which caused an estimated $5.27 billion USD in damage after striking Hong Kong, China and the Philippines. Five Category 5 tropical cyclones formed in 1994. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1994, as calculated by Colorado State University was 1019 units.
During 1993, tropical cyclones formed within seven different bodies of water called basins. To date, 110 tropical cyclones formed, of which 78 were given names by various weather agencies. Only one Category 5 tropical cyclone was formed in 1993. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1993, as calculated by Colorado State University was 710.4 units.
The year 1992 featured the highest amount of accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) on record, with an ACE rating of 1,163.1 units. It would be regarded as one of the most intense tropical cyclone years on record. Throughout the year, 111 tropical cyclones formed, of which 101 were given names by various weather agencies. Five Category 5 tropical cyclones would form in 1992.
During 1991, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, a total of 100 systems formed with 75 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Yuri, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 895 hPa (26.43 inHg). The deadliest tropical cyclone was Cyclone BOB 01, which caused 138,866 fatalities in Bangladesh, Northeastern India, Myanmar, Yunnan, while the costliest was Typhoon Mireille, which caused an estimated $10 billion USD in damage after striking Japan. Four Category 5 tropical cyclones formed in 1991.
Throughout 2008, 124 tropical cyclones have formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, 83 have been named, by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest storm of the year was Typhoon Jangmi in the Western Pacific Ocean. The deadliest storm of the year was Cyclone Nargis, which caused devastating and castatrophic destruction in Myanmar with 138,373 fatalities. The costliest storm of the year was Hurricane Ike, which wreaked havoc thorough Cuba and Texas, with $38 billion in damage. Throughout the year, 24 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including one Category 5 tropical cyclone in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2008, as calculated by Colorado State University was 613.9 units.
In 2024, tropical cyclones will form in seven major bodies of water, commonly known as tropical cyclone basins. Tropical cyclones will be named by various weather agencies when they attain maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. So far, eight systems have formed, with four of them being named. The most intense storm of the year so far is Anggrek, with a minimum pressure of 950 hPa (28.05 inHg). Among this year's systems, only one became a major tropical cyclone, with no tropical cyclones intensifying into Category 5 tropical cyclones on the Saffir–Simpson scale (SSHWS). The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2024, as calculated by Colorado State University (CSU) is 53.1 units overall.
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