Tropical cyclones in 2011

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Tropical cyclones in 2011
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Year summary map
Year boundaries
First system 03
FormedJanuary 2, 2011
Last system Benilde
DissipatedJanuary 4, 2012
Strongest system
Name Songda
Lowest pressure920 mbar (hPa); 27.17 inHg
Longest lasting system
Name Philippe
Duration14 days
Year statistics
Total systems131
Named systems71
Total fatalities3,702 total
Total damage$29.86 billion (2011 USD)
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Satellite photos of the 21 tropical cyclones worldwide that reached at least Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale during 2011, from Wilma in January to Kenneth in November.
Among them, Songda (third-to-last image in the first row) was the most intense, with a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa. Major Tropical Cyclones of 2011.png
Satellite photos of the 21 tropical cyclones worldwide that reached at least Category 3 on the Saffir–Simpson scale during 2011, from Wilma in January to Kenneth in November.
Among them, Songda (third-to-last image in the first row) was the most intense, with a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa.

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 (seven basins combined), as calculated by Colorado State University was 573.8 units.

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The strongest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Songda, with a minimum central pressure of 920 hPa (mbar). The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Irene, which caused $14.2 billion worth of damage. The deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Severe Tropical Storm Washi, which killed 2,546 people.

Global atmospheric and hydrological conditions

The strong La Niña from the previous year continued into 2011, whereby it peaked in January. [1] Afterwards, it began weakening considerably, to the point where in May it was determined that a transition to neutral conditions took place. [2] By the end of Summer, this neutral state continued to persist, although there were still remnants of the La Niña evident. [3] Due to continued cooling of the Pacific, it was determined that the La Niña redeveloped, albeit in a weak state, which would then continue into the next year. [4]

Summary

Cyclone ThaneCyclone GrantTropical Storm WashiTropical Storm RolfCyclone KeilaHurricane RinaTropical Depression Twelve-E (2011)Hurricane Jova (2011)Typhoon Nalgae (2011)Typhoon Nesat (2011)Hurricane Hilary (2011)Hurricane Ophelia (2011)Typhoon Roke (2011)Hurricane Nate (2011)Hurricane Maria (2011)Tropical Storm Lee (2011)Hurricane Katia (2011)Tropical Storm Talas (2011)Typhoon Nanmadol (2011)Hurricane IreneTropical Storm Harvey (2011)Tropical Storm Emily (2011)Tropical Storm Don (2011)Typhoon Muifa (2011)Tropical Storm Nock-ten (2011)Hurricane Dora (2011)Tropical Storm Bret (2011)Typhoon Ma-on (2011)Tropical Storm Arlene (2011)Hurricane Beatriz (2011)Hurricane Adrian (2011)Typhoon Songda (2011)Tropical Storm Aere (2011)Cyclone BingizaCyclone YasiCyclone WilmaCyclone Vaniatropical cyclone basinsTropical cyclones in 2011

Systems

January

Cyclone Yasi Cyclone Yasi 2 February 2011 approaching Queensland.jpg
Cyclone Yasi

During January 2011, a total of 12 tropical cyclones, all of them, formed within the southern hemisphere. No tropical cyclone was observed in the northern hemisphere. Of the systems, 7 further intensified to become named. Out of the systems, Wilma was the most intense tropical cyclone, with a minimum barometric pressure of 935 mbar/hPa.

Tropical cyclones formed in January 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
03 January 2–355 (35)996 Madagascar NoneNone [5]
Vania January 5–15100 (65)973 Vanuatu, Fiji, New Caledonia, New Zealandunknownunknown[ citation needed ]
04F January 5–7Not Specified1002 New Caledonia NoneNone
Vince January 10—1575 (45)986NoneNoneNone
Zelia January 12—17185 (115)943 New Caledonia, Norfolk Island, New ZealandNoneNone
Wilma January 19–29185 (115)935 Samoan Islands, Tonga, New Zealand$22 million3 [6]
07F January 20–2265 (40)996 New Caledonia NoneNone
Anthony January 22–3195 (60)989 Queensland MinorNone[ citation needed ]
Bianca January 23–30175 (110)949 Northern Territory, Western Australia Unknown2 [7]
Yasi January 26–February 3205 (125)929 Tuvalu, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Australia$3.6 billion1[ citation needed ]
04 January 30–3145 (30)998 Réunion NoneNone
13U January 31Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNoneNoneNone

February

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Cyclone Atu

10 systems formed and 5 named storms during February.

Tropical cyclones formed in February 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
BOB 01 February 2–345 (30)1002 Sri Lanka 297 million18 [8]
Zaka February 5–795 (60)985NoneNoneNone
15U February 8–1355 (35)996NoneNoneNone
Bingiza February 9–17155 (100)957 Comoros, Madagascar Unknown34[ citation needed ]
Atu February 13–24165 (105)940 Vanuatu UnknownNone[ citation needed ]
Dianne February 14–22140 (85)960 Western Australia MinimalNone[ citation needed ]
Carlos February 14–27120 (75)969 Northern Territory, Western Australia $12.3 millionNone[ citation needed ]
06 February 15–1845 (30)1000NoneNoneNone
18U February 23–2855 (35)992NoneNoneNone
19U February 26–March 1Not Specified1000 Northern Territory NoneNone

March

Cyclone Bune Bune mar 27 2011 0210Z.jpg
Cyclone Bune

March was a relatively inactive month in which 11 systems formed, and only 3 received names.

Tropical cyclones formed in March 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
20U March 5Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNoneNoneNone
21U March 7–845 (30)1004NoneNoneNone
12F March 7–945 (30)1002 Vanuatu NoneNone
22U March 10–15Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNoneNoneNone
Cherono March 10–2375 (45)993 Rodrigues Island NoneNone
Arani March 14–1685 (50)989BrazilNoneNone
Bune March 22 – 29130 (80)967 Fiji NoneNone
25U March 26–April 655 (35)994NoneNoneNone
08 March 29–3145 (30)1004NoneNoneNone
26U March 30–April 1Not Specified1006NoneNoneNone
27U March 30–April 1Not Specified1006NoneNoneNone

April

Subtropical Depression 09 09R Apr 15 2011 1050Z.jpg
Subtropical Depression 09
Cyclone Errol Errol Apr 16 2011 0505Z.jpg
Cyclone Errol
Tropical cyclones formed in April 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
01W April 1–455 (35)1004NoneNoneNone
02W (Amang) April 3–655 (35)1000 Mariana Islands NoneNone
14F April 10–11Not Specified1005 Vanuatu NoneNone
09 April 11–1695 (60)985NoneNoneNone
28U April 14–15Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNoneNoneNone
Errol April 14–20100 (65)986 Indonesia, Western Australia, Northern Territory NoneNone
15F April 15–1755 (35)999NoneNoneNone
16F April 28–30Not Specified1002NoneNoneNone

May

Typhoon Songda 2011 Songda.jpg
Typhoon Songda

May was a mostly inactive month in which only 4 tropical cyclones formed, in which 2 received names.

Tropical cyclones formed in May 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Aere (Bebeng) May 5–1275 (45)992 Philippines, Japan$34.4 million48[ citation needed ]
17F May 10–1155 (35)1000NoneNoneNone
Songda (Chedeng) May 19–29195 (120)920 Micronesia, Philippines, Japan$287 million17[ citation needed ]
TD May 31–June 1Not specified1004NoneNoneNone

June

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Hurricane Adrian
Tropical cyclones formed in June 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Adrian June 7–12220 (140)944Southwestern MexicoNoneNone
Sarika (Dodong) June 8–1175 (45)996 Philippines, China$248 million28[ citation needed ]
ARB 01 June 11–1245 (30)996IndiaNoneNone
TD June 14–15Not specified1004ChinaNoneNone
Haima (Egay) June 16–2575 (45)985 Philippines, China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand $167 million18[ citation needed ]
BOB 02 June 16–2365 (40)978IndiaNone6[ citation needed ]
Beatriz June 19–22150 (90)977Southwestern and Western MexicoNone4[ citation needed ]
Meari (Falcon) June 20–27110 (70)970 Philippines, China, Japan, Korea $1.24 million11[ citation needed ]
Arlene June 28–July 1100 (65)993 Central America, Mexico, Texas, Florida $223.4 million22[ citation needed ]

July

Hurricane Dora Hurricane Dora July 21 1445Z.jpg
Hurricane Dora
Tropical cyclones formed in July 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Calvin July 7–10130 (80)984NoneNoneNone
Goring July 8–1045 (30)1000 Taiwan, ChinaNoneNone
Ma-on (Ineng) July 11–24175 (110)935 Northern Mariana Islands, Japan$50 million5[ citation needed ]
Tokage (Hanna) July 13–1565 (40)1000NoneNoneNone
TD July 16–17Not specified1000ChinaNoneNone
Bret July 17–22110 (70)995 Bahamas, Bermuda, East Coast of the United States NoneNone
Dora July 18–24250 (155)929Southwestern Mexico, Western Mexico, Baja California Peninsula, Southwestern United States MinimalNone[ citation needed ]
Cindy July 20–22110 (70)994 Bermuda NoneNone
LAND 01 July 22–2335 (25)990IndiaNoneNone
Nock-ten (Juaning) July 24–3195 (60)985 Philippines, China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand $126 million128[ citation needed ]
Muifa (Kabayan) July 25–August 9175 (110)930 Micronesia, Caroline Islands, Philippines, Japan, China, Korea, Russia$480 million22[ citation needed ]
Don July 27–3085 (50)997 Cuba, Yucatán Peninsula, Northeastern Mexico, Texas NoneNone
Lando July 31–August 2Not specified1002 Philippines NoneNone
Eugene July 31–August 6220 (140)942NoneNoneNone

August

Typhoon Nanmadol Nanmadol Aug 26 2011 0450Z.jpg
Typhoon Nanmadol
Hurricane Katia Katia 2011-09-05 1615Z.png
Hurricane Katia

August was the most active month of 2011, with 18 systems forming in the month.

Tropical cyclones formed in August 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Emily August 2–785 (50)1003 Antilles, Florida, Bahamas $5 million5[ citation needed ]
Merbok August 2–995 (60)980NoneNoneNone
TD August 2–455 (35)1008JapanNoneNone
13W August 8–1455 (35)1004NoneNoneNone
TD August 8–1055 (35)1008NoneNoneNone
Franklin August 12–1375 (45)1004 Bermuda NoneNone
Gert August 13–16100 (65)1000 Bermuda NoneNone
Fernanda August 15–19110 (70)992NoneNoneNone
Greg August 16–21140 (85)979NoneNoneNone
Harvey August 19–22100 (65)994 Lesser Antilles, Hispaniola, Central America, Mexico Minimal5[ citation needed ]
TD August 20–2555 (35)1004NoneNoneNone
Irene August 21–28195 (120)942 Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas, East Coast of the United States, Vermont, Atlantic Canada $14.2 billion58[ citation needed ]
Nanmadol (Mina) August 21–31185 (115)925 Philippines, Taiwan, China$1.49 billion38[ citation needed ]
Talas August 23–September 595 (60)970Japan$600 million82[ citation needed ]
Ten August 25–2655 (35)1006NoneNoneNone
Jose August 26–2975 (45)1006 Bermuda NoneNone
Katia August 29–September 10220 (140)942 Lesser Antilles, East Coast of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom$157 million4[ citation needed ]
Eight-E August 31–September 155 (35)1002Southwestern Mexico, Western MexicoNoneNone

September

Typhoon Nalgae Nalgae 2011-09-30 2332Z.jpg
Typhoon Nalgae
Hurricane Hilary Hilary 2011-09-23 2000Z.jpg
Hurricane Hilary

September was a below-average month, with only 16 tropical cyclones forming in that month.

Tropical cyclones formed in September 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Unnamed September 1–375 (45)1002NoneNoneNone
Lee September 2–595 (60)986 Gulf Coast of the United States, Eastern United States $2.8 billion18[ citation needed ]
Noru September 2–675 (45)990NoneNoneNone
Kulap (Nonoy) September 6–1165 (40)1000Japan, Korea NoneNone
Maria September 6–16130 (80)983 Lesser Antilles, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Europe$1.3 millionNone[ citation needed ]
Nate September 7–11120 (75)994MexicoMinimal5[ citation needed ]
Roke (Onyok) September 8–22155 (100)940Japan, Russia, Alaska $1.2 billion13[ citation needed ]
TD September 13–15Not specified1002 Taiwan NoneNone
Sonca September 14–20130 (80)970NoneNoneNone
Ophelia September 20–October 3220 (140)940 Leeward Islands, Bermuda, Newfoundland MinimalNone[ citation needed ]
Hilary September 21–30230 (145)942Southwestern MexicoMinimalNone[ citation needed ]
BOB 03 September 22–2345 (30)995IndiaUnknown42[ citation needed ]
Nesat (Pedring) September 23–30150 (90)950 Philippines, China, Vietnam $2.12 billion98[ citation needed ]
Haitang September 24–2765 (40)996China, Vietnam, Laos $20 million25[ citation needed ]
Philippe September 24–October 8150 (90)976 Cape Verde NoneNone
Nalgae (Quiel) September 26–October 5175 (110)935 Philippines, China, Vietnam $250 million18[ citation needed ]

October

Hurricane Jova Jova.250m Oct 10 2011 1740(UTC).jpg
Hurricane Jova
Tropical cyclones formed in October 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Jova October 6–13205 (125)955Southwestern Mexico, Western Mexico≥$204 million9[ citation needed ]
Irwin October 6–16155 (100)976Western MexicoNoneNone
Banyan (Ramon) October 9–1465 (40)1002 Palau, Philippines $2.1 million10[ citation needed ]
TD October 10–13Not specified1006China, Vietnam NoneNone
Twelve-E October 1235 (55)1004Southwestern Mexico, Central America Unknown30[ citation needed ]
BOB 04 October 19–2055 (35)1002 Bangladesh, Myanmar 1.64 million215[ citation needed ]
Rina October 23–28185 (115)966 Central America, Yucatán Peninsula, Cuba, Florida $2.3 millionNone[ citation needed ]
Keila October 29–November 465 (40)996 Oman, Yemen $80 million14[ citation needed ]

November

Hurricane Kenneth Hurricane Kenneth Nov 22 2011 1800Z.jpg
Hurricane Kenneth

November was inactive with only 7 tropical cyclones forming, as well as Rolf, a system that formed in the Mediterranean sea.

Tropical cyclones formed in November 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
ARB 03 November 6–1055 (35)1000NoneNoneNone
Rolf November 6–985 (50)991Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain>$1.25 billion12[ citation needed ]
24W November 7–1045 (30)1004 Vietnam NoneNone
Sean November 8–11100 (65)982 Bermuda Minimal1[ citation needed ]
01F November 13–16Not Specified1004 Fiji NoneNone
Kenneth November 19–25230 (145)940NoneNoneNone
ARB 04 November 26–December 155 (35)998 Lakshadweep, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives Unknown19[ citation needed ]

December

Cyclone Benilde Benilde 2011-12-31 0850Z.jpg
Cyclone Benilde
Tropical cyclones formed in December 2011
Storm nameDates activeMax wind
km/h (mph)
Pressure
(hPa)
Areas affectedDamage
(USD)
DeathsRefs
Alenga December 3–11140 (85)972NoneNoneNone
25W December 4–545 (30)1006 Brunei, Malaysia NoneNone
02 December 6–955 (35)998 Mauritius NoneNone
26W December 10–1455 (35)1004 Philippines None4[ citation needed ]
Washi (Sendong) December 13–1995 (60)992 Philippines, Micronesia, Palau $97.8 million2,546[ citation needed ]
Fina December 18–2365 (40)994 Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia NoneNone
03 December 19–2355 (35)1000 Madagascar NoneNone
Benilde December 21–January 4150 (90)968NoneNoneNone
Grant December 21–January 2100 (65)978 Northern Territory MinorNone[ citation needed ]
TD December 24Not specified1002NoneNoneNone
Thane December 25–December 31140 (85)969India, Sri Lanka $235 million46[ citation needed ]
05U December 26–28Not SpecifiedNot SpecifiedNoneNoneNone
02F December 28–January 1Not Specified1002 Niue, Cook Islands NoneNone
TD December 31–January 1Not specified1008 Malaysia NoneNone

Global effects

Season nameAreas affectedSystems formedNamed stormsDamage (USD)Deaths
2011 Atlantic hurricane season 1 Central America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, Bahamas, Bermuda, East Coast of the United States, Cuba, Yucatán Peninsula, Northeastern Mexico, Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Hispaniola, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Lucayan Archipelago, Eastern United States, North Carolina, New Jersey, Canada, Gulf Coast of the United States, Newfoundland, Europe, Leeward Islands, Quintana Roo,2018$17.39 billion118
2011 Pacific hurricane season 1 Southwestern Mexico, Western Mexico, Baja California Peninsula, Southwestern United States, Central America 1311$203.67 million43
2011 Pacific typhoon season 23 Mariana Islands, Philippines, Japan, Micronesia, China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Caroline Islands, Palau, Malaysia 3921$7.68 billion3,111
2011 North Indian Ocean cyclone season Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Oman, Yemen, Lakshadweep,102$603.64 million367
2010–11 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 2 Comoros, Madagascar, Réunion 72None34
2011–12 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 3 Madagascar 32NoneNone
2010–11 Australian region cyclone season 2 Northern Territory, Western Australia, Solomon Islands, Indonesia 197$2.7 billion3
2011–12 Australian region cyclone season Papua New Guinea, Northern Territory 42NoneNone
2010–11 South Pacific cyclone season 2 Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Samoan Islands, Tonga 157>$33 million14
2011–12 South Pacific cyclone season 3 Fiji, Niue, Cook Islands 20NoneNone
South Atlantic tropical cyclone Brazil11NoneNone
Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone Italy, France, Switzerland, Spain11> $1.25 billion12
Worldwide(See above)134 [lower-alpha 1] 74$29.86 billion3,702
  1. The sum of the number of systems and fatalities in each basin will not equal the number shown as the total. This is because when systems move between basins, it creates a discrepancy in the actual number of systems and fatalities.

See also

Notes

1The "strength" of a tropical cyclone is measured by the minimum barometric pressure, not wind speed. Most meteorological organizations rate the intensity of a storm by this figure, so the lower the minimum pressure of the storm, the more intense or "stronger" it is considered to be.
2 Only systems that formed either on or after January 1, 2011 are counted in the seasonal totals.
3 Only systems that formed either before or on December 31, 2011 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.

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    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 2012</span>

    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).

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 2013</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 2001</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 2000</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 1996</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 1995</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 1993</span>

    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.

    <span class="mw-page-title-main">Tropical cyclones in 2008</span>

    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, thirty systems have formed, with nineteen of them being named. The most intense storm of the year so far is Djoungou, with a minimum pressure of 922 hPa (27.23 inHg). Among this year's systems, so far, five have intensified into major tropical cyclones, 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 so far, as calculated by Colorado State University (CSU), is 120.5 units overall.

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