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Tropical cyclones in 2004 | |
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Year boundaries | |
First system | Ken |
Formed | January 1, 2004 |
Last system | Raymond |
Dissipated | January 10, 2005 |
Strongest system | |
Name | Gafilo |
Lowest pressure | 895 mbar (hPa); 26.43 inHg |
Longest lasting system | |
Name | Ivan |
Duration | 22 days |
Year statistics | |
Total systems | 130 |
Named systems | 80 |
Total fatalities | 6,609 (97) |
Total damage | $80.672 billion (2004 USD) |
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 (seven basins combined), as calculated by Colorado State University was 1024.4 units.
The costliest tropical cyclone was Hurricane Ivan, which struck Caribbean and United States in September causing a tornado outbreak, with US$26.1 billion in damage. The deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Jeanne who killed for at least 3,006 deaths in Haiti.
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Due to a Modoki El Niño – a rare type of El Niño in which unfavorable conditions are produced over the eastern Pacific instead of the Atlantic basin due to warmer sea surface temperatures farther west along the equatorial Pacific – activity was above average in North Atlantic Ocean. [1]
It was an above average season in which 16 tropical cyclones formed. All but one tropical depression attained tropical storm status, and nine of these became hurricanes. Six hurricanes further intensified into major hurricanes.
A total of 138 systems formed globally in the year with 60 of them causing significant damage, deaths, and/or setting records for their basin.
7 storms formed on January, in the Australian and Southwestern Indian basin, respectively. Cyclone Frank was the strongest.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Ken | January 1–6 | 75 (45) | 992 | Western Australia | None | None | |
Monsoon Depression | January 10–17 | N/A | N/A | Queensland, New South Wales | None | None | |
05R | January 22–24 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Elita | January 24–February 4 | 120 (75) | 970 | Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Seychelles, Mauritius, Réunion | $287 Million | 33 | |
Frank | January 26–February 6 | 185 (115) | 930 | Rodrigues | None | None | |
08R | January 28 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Linda | January 28–February 1 | 95 (60) | 985 | None | None | None | |
5 systems formed on February. 3 on Australian region, 1 on South Pacific basin, and 1 on the Western Pacific. Tropical Cyclone Ivy is the strongest.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Fritz | February 10–15 | 95 (60) | 985 | Queensland, Northern Territory | None | None | |
01W (Ambo) | February 11–16 | 55 (35) | 1002 | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
Ivy | February 21–28 | 165 (105) | 935 | Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, and New Zealand | $3.8 million | 4 | |
Monty | February 25–March 3 | 185 (115) | 935 | Western Australia | Minor | None | |
Evan | February 27–March 4 | 65 (40) | 991 | Northern Territory | None | None |
Average storms forming 12 storms. Strongest storm is Cyclone Gafilo with 895 hpa, Hurricane Catarina was the record breaking and the only hurricane in the South Atlantic.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Gafilo | March 1–15 | 230 (145) | 895 | Madagascar | $250 million | 363 | |
Subtropical Storm | March 2–5 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Nicky-Helma | March 8–16 | 110 (70) | 975 | None | None | None | |
Fay | March 12–28 | 215 (130) | 910 | Northern Territory, Western Australia | Minimal | None | |
11R | March 15–28 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | ||
02W (Butchoy) | March 18–24 | 55 (35) | 1000 | Philippines | None | None | |
Grace | March 20–23 | 95 (60) | 985 | None | None | None | |
06F | March 20–22 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Oscar–Itseng | March 21–29 | 165 (105) | 940 | None | None | None | |
Catarina | March 24–28 | 155 (100) | 972 | Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil | $350 million | 3–11 | |
08F | March 28–April 1 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
13R | March 31–April 1 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None |
Below average forming 9 systems. Only Typhoon Sudal (2004) became a storm, mostly being a depression.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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09F | April 1–3 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Sudal (Cosme) | April 4–15 | 165 (105) | 940 | Caroline Islands | $14 million | None | |
10F | April 4–9 | 55 (35) | 995 | Fiji | $4.17 million | 11 | |
11F | April 7 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
12F | April 7–13 | Unspecified | Unspecified | Fiji | None | None | |
13F | April 12–13 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
14F | April 18–19 | Unspecified | 1006 | Tonga | None | None | |
15F | April 21–24 | Unspecified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
14R | April 26–27 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None |
8 systems formed on May. Typhoon Nida is the strongest.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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ARB 01 | May 5–10 | 100 (65) | 984 | Kochi | $6.7 million | None | |
Juba | May 5–17 | 100 (65) | 980 | None | None | None | |
Nida (Dindo) | May 13–21 | 175 (115) | 935 | Caroline Islands, Philippines, Japan | $1.3 million | 31 | |
05W | May 14–20 | 55 (35) | 1004 | Vietnam | None | None | |
BOB 01 | May 16–19 | 165 (105) | 952 | Odisha, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Yunnan | $99.2 million | 236 | |
Omais (Enteng) | May 16–22 | 95 (60) | 985 | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
16R | May 19–24 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Agatha | May 22–24 | 60 (95) | 997 | None | None | None |
7 storms formed on June. Typhoon Dianmu is the strongest.
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Conson (Frank) | June 4–11 | 150 (90) | 960 | Philippines, Taiwan, Japan | $3.8 million | 30 | |
Chanthu (Gener) | June 5–15 | 110 (70) | 975 | Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand | $7.9 million | 39 | |
ARB 02 | June 10–13 | 55 (35) | 992 | Puri | None | None | |
BOB 02 | June 11–14 | 55 (35) | 992 | None | None | None | |
Dianmu (Helen) | June 11–21 | 185 (115) | 915 | Caroline Islands, Japan | $68.5 million | 6 | |
Mindulle (Igme) | June 21–July 4 | 175 (110) | 940 | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan, East China, Ryukyu Islands, Korea | $833 million | 56 | |
Tingting | June 25–July 4 | 150 (90) | 955 | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands | $23.7 million | 12 |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Two-E | July 2–4 | 35 (55) | 1007 | None | None | None | |
One-C | July 5–6 | 30 (45) | 1007 | None | None | None | |
Blas | July 11–15 | 65 (100) | 991 | Northern Mexico | None | None | |
Kompasu (Julian) | July 12–16 | 85 (50) | 992 | Philippines, Taiwan, South China | Unknown | None | |
Celia | July 19–25 | 85 (140) | 981 | None | None | None | |
Namtheun | July 24–August 3 | 155 (100) | 955 | Japan | None | None | |
Darby | July 26–August 1 | 120 (195) | 957 | None | Minimal | None | |
TD | July 27 | Unspecified | 998 | South China | None | None | |
Alex | July 31–August 6 | 120 (195) | 957 | Southeastern United States, Atlantic Canada | $7.5 million | 1 |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Six-E | August 1–2 | 30 (45) | 1008 | None | None | None | |
Bonnie | August 3–14 | 65 (100) | 1001 | Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Yucatán Peninsula, Southeastern United States (Florida), Mid-Atlantic states, New England, Atlantic Canada | $1.27 million | 3 (1) | |
Malou | August 2–6 | 75 (45) | 996 | Japan | Unknown | None | |
Meranti | August 2–9 | 140 (85) | 960 | Wake Island | None | None | |
Rananim (Karen) | August 6–15 | 150 (90) | 950 | Ryukyu Islands, East China, Taiwan | $2.44 billion | 169 | |
TD | August 6–7 | Unspecified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
TD | August 7–8 | Unspecified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
Malakas | August 9–13 | 85 (50) | 990 | None | Unknown | None | |
Charley | August 9–14 | 150 (240) | 941 | Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles (Cuba), East Coast of the United States (Florida) | $16.9 billion | 15 (20) | |
Danielle | August 13–21 | 110 (175) | 964 | Cape Verde | None | None | |
Earl | August 13–15 | 50 (85) | 1009 | Windward Islands | None | 1 | |
Megi (Lawin) | August 14–20 | 120 (75) | 970 | Japan, Korea | Unknown | 5 | |
Chaba | August 17–31 | 205 (125) | 910 | Ryukyu Islands, South Korea, Japan | $977 million | 20 | |
Aere (Marce) | August 18–31 | 150 (90) | 955 | Caroline Islands, Ryukyu Islands, China, Taiwan | $313 thousand | 107 | |
Estelle | August 19–24 | 70 (110) | 989 | None | None | None | |
Frank | August 23–26 | 70 (110) | 979 | Baja California Peninsula | None | None | |
Nine-E | August 23–26 | 35 (55) | 1005 | None | None | None | |
Frances | August 24–September 7 | 145 (230) | 935 | (The Bahamas), Southern United States, Midwestern United States, Mid-Atlantic states, New England, Atlantic Canada | $10.1 billion | 7 (42) | |
21W | August 25–31 | 55 (35) | 1000 | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Georgette | August 26–30 | 65 (100) | 995 | None | None | None | |
Songda (Nina) | August 26–September 8 | 175 (110) | 925 | Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, Japan, South Korea | $9 billion | 28 | |
Gaston | August 27–September 1 | 75 (120) | 985 | The Carolinas (South Carolina), Mid-Atlantic states, New England, Atlantic Canada | $130 million | 8 (1) | |
Hermine | August 27–30 | 60 (95) | 1002 | New England (Massachusetts), Atlantic Canada | Minimal | None | |
Howard | August 30–September 5 | 140 (220) | 943 | Baja California Peninsula, Western United States | Minimal | None |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Phoebe | September 1–5 | 85 (50) | 990 | None | None | None | |
Ivan | September 2–24 | 165 (270) | 910 | Lesser Antilles, Venezuela, Greater Antilles, Gulf Coast of the United States (Alabama, Louisiana), Eastern United States, Atlantic Canada | $26.1 billion | 94 (33) | |
Sarika | September 3–9 | 100 (65) | 980 | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Ten | September 7–9 | 35 (55) | 1009 | None | None | None | |
TD | September 8–11 | Not specified | 1002 | Ryukyu Islands | None | None | |
Isis | September 8–16 | 75 (120) | 987 | None | None | None | |
Javier | September 10–19 | 150 (240) | 930 | Baja California, Southwestern United States | None | None | |
Haima (Ofel) | September 10–13 | 75 (45) | 996 | Taiwan, East China | $7.64 million | None | |
TD | September 12 | Unspecified | 1008 | Taiwan | None | None | |
BOB 03 | September 12–15 | 45 (30) | 996 | West Bengal | None | 33 | |
Jeanne | September 13–28 | 120 (195) | 950 | Leeward Islands (Guadeloupe), Greater Antilles (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), (The Bahamas), Southeastern United States (Florida), Mid-Atlantic states, New England, Atlantic Canada | $7.94 billion | 3,042 | |
Pablo | September 15–20 | Unspecified | 1008 | Philippines, Vietnam | None | None | |
TD | September 15–16 | Unspecified | 1006 | East China | None | None | |
Karl | September 16–24 | 145 (230) | 938 | Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway | Minimal | None | |
Lisa | September 19–October 3 | 75 (120) | 987 | None | None | None | |
Meari (Quinta) | September 19–September 29 | 165 (105) | 940 | Caroline Islands, Japan | $798 million | 18 | |
TD | September 20 | Unspecified | 1008 | None | None | None | |
Onil | September 30–October 3 | 100 (65) | 990 | India, Pakistan | None | 9 |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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BOB 04/05 | October 2–8 | 45 (30) | 1002 | India | $23.9 million | 218 | |
Ma-on (Rolly) | October 3–10 | 185 (115) | 920 | Japan | $603 million | Unknown | |
Kay | October 4–6 | 45 (75) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
Matthew | October 8–10 | 45 (75) | 997 | Gulf Coast of the United States (Louisiana), Midwestern United States, Great Plains | $305 thousand | None | |
TD | October 9–13 | Unspecified | 1004 | None | None | None | |
Nicole | October 10–11 | 50 (85) | 986 | Bermuda, Maine, Atlantic Canada | None | None | |
Tokage (Siony) | October 10–20 | 155 (100) | 940 | Mariana Islands, Taiwan, Japan | $3.23 billion | 95 | |
Lester | October 11–13 | 50 (85) | 1000 | Southwestern Mexico | None | None | |
Nock-ten (Tonyo) | October 14–26 | 155 (100) | 945 | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands | None | 3 | |
02 | October 25–29 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Sixteen-E | October 25–26 | 35 (55) | 1004 | Northern Mexico | None | None | |
01F | October 28–30 | 45 (30) | 1001 | None | None | None |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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ARB 04 | November 2–7 | 55 (35) | 1004 | Sri Lanka | |||
Arola | November 6–18 | 110 (70) | 978 | Diego Garcia | None | None | |
Muifa (Unding) | November 13–25 | 150 (90) | 950 | Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar | $18 million | ||
TD | November 16–18 | Unspecified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
Bento | November 19–December 5 | 215 (130) | 915 | Mascarene Islands | None | None | |
Merbok (Violeta) | November 21–23 | 65 (40) | 1000 | Philippines | $5.1 million | 31 | |
Winnie | November 27–30 | Unspecified | 1002 | Philippines | $14.6 million | 1,593 | |
Nanmadol (Yoyong) | November 29–December 4 | 165 (105) | 935 | Caroline Islands, Philippines, Taiwan | $60.8 million | 77 | |
Agni | November 29–December 2 | 100 (65) | 994 | Somalia | None | None | |
Otto | November 29–December 3 | 50 (85) | 995 | None | None | None |
Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Pressure (hPa) | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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05S | December 3–5 | 35 (56) | 998 | Indonesia | None | None | |
02F | December 3–14 | 55 (35) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
03F | December 5–10 | 45 (30) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Talas (Zosimo) | December 11–20 | 75 (45) | 994 | Marshall Islands, Caroline Islands | $750 thousand | None | |
05 | December 11–11 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Noru | December 17–21 | 75 (45) | 990 | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Judy | December 21–27 | 85 (50) | 987 | None | None | None | |
Chambo | December 22–30 | 155 (100) | 950 | Cocos Islands | None | None | |
Raymond | December 30, 2004 – January 10, 2005 | 85 (50) | 985 | Western Australia | Minimal | None |
1 Only systems that formed either on or after January 1, 2004 are counted in the seasonal totals.
2 Only systems that formed either before or on December 31, 2004 are counted in the seasonal totals.
3 The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone/basin are based on the IMD scale which uses 3-minute sustained winds.
4 The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone/basin are based on the Saffir–Simpson scale which uses 1-minute sustained winds.
5The wind speeds for this tropical cyclone are based on Météo-France which uses gust winds.
2010, with only 64 named systems, was considered as one of the least active years for tropical cyclones on record. During the year, 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.
During 2005, 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 141 systems formed with 94 of these developing further and were named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Wilma, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 882 hPa (26.05 inHg). 2005 was above-average in terms of the number of storms. The most active basin in the year was the North Atlantic, which documented 28 named systems. The Western Pacific had an near-average season with 23 named storms. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season experienced an above-average number of tropical storm intensity systems, numbering 15. Activity across the southern hemisphere's three basins – South-West Indian, Australian, and South Pacific – was fairly significant, with the regions recording 23 named storms altogether, with the most intense Southern Hemisphere cyclone of the year, Cyclone Percy from the South Pacific Ocean basin peaking at 145 mph (235 km/h) and 900 millibars. Throughout the year, 28 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including eight Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2005, as calculated by Colorado State University was 899.6 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 2019, 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 142 systems formed, with 100 of these developing further and being named by the responsible warning centre. The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Halong, with a minimum barometric pressure of 905 hPa (26.72 inHg). Cyclone Idai became the deadliest tropical cyclone of the year, after killing at least 1,303 people in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar. The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Hagibis, which caused more than $15 billion in damage after striking Japan.
During 2016, tropical cyclones formed within seven different tropical cyclone basins, located within various parts of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. During the year, 140 tropical cyclones formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, 84, including two subtropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean and two tropical-like cyclones in the Mediterranean, were named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest storm of the year was Winston, peaking with a pressure of 884 hPa (26.10 inHg) and with 10-minute sustained winds of 285 km/h (175 mph) before striking Fiji. The costliest and deadliest tropical cyclone in 2016 was Hurricane Matthew, which impacted Haiti, Cuba, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, causing US$15.09 billion in damage. Matthew killed 603 people; 546 in Haiti, 47 in United States, 4 in Cuba and Dominican Republic, and 1 in Colombia and St. Vincent.
2020 was regarded as the most active tropical cyclone year on record, documenting 104 named tropical systems. During the year, 142 tropical cyclones formed in bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, a record-high of 104, including three subtropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean and three tropical-like cyclones in the Mediterranean, were named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest storm of the year was Typhoon Goni, peaking with a pressure of 905 hPa (26.72 inHg). The deadliest storm of the year was Hurricane Eta which caused 175 fatalities and another 100+ to be missing in Central America and the US, while the costliest storm of the year was Hurricane Laura, with a damage cost around $19.1 billion in the Greater Antilles, The Bahamas, and the Gulf Coast of the United States.
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 and $6.2 billion worth of damages 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 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. 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, as calculated by Colorado State University was 672.4 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 year 2000, as calculated by Colorado State University was 677.3 units.
The year 1997 was regarded as one of the most intense tropical cyclone years on record, featuring a record 12 category 5-equivalent tropical cyclones, according to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale. The year also featured the second-highest amount of accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) on record, just behind 1992 and 2018. Throughout the year, 108 tropical cyclones have developed in bodies of water, commonly known as tropical cyclone basins. However, only 89 tropical cyclones were of those attaining 39 mph or greater, falling just below the long term average of 102 named systems. The most active basin was the Western Pacific, attaining an ACE amount of 571, the highest ever recorded in any season in any basin on record. The deadliest tropical cyclone was Severe Tropical Storm Linda (Openg). The costliest tropical cyclone was Super Typhoon Winnie (Ibiang), which set a record for having the largest eye on record. The most intense tropical cyclone was Hurricane Linda, peaking at 902 hPa/mbar. Typhoon Paka (Rubing), the longest-lived system, produced the fourth-highest ACE for a single tropical cyclone, just behind Typhoon Nancy (1961), Hurricane/Typhoon Ioke (2006), and Cyclone Freddy (2023). The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 1997, as calculated by Colorado State University was 1,099.2 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.
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.
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