Tropical cyclones in 2015
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Tropical cyclones in 2015 | |
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Year boundaries | |
First system | 05U |
Formed | January 2, 2015 |
Last system | Ula |
Dissipated | January 12, 2016 |
Strongest system | |
Name | Patricia |
Lowest pressure | 872 mbar (hPa); 25.75 inHg |
Longest lasting system | |
Name | Kilo |
Duration | 21 days |
Year statistics | |
Total systems | 134 |
Named systems | 92 |
Total fatalities | 996 total |
Total damage | $18.8 billion (2015 USD) |
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During 2015, 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 134 tropical cyclones had formed this year to date. 92 tropical cyclones had been named by either a Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) or a Tropical Cyclone Warning Center (TCWC).
The most active basin in the year was the Eastern Pacific which documented 26 named systems, was its basin's most active since 1992, despite only amounting to 25 named systems in the Western Pacific. Conversely, both the North Atlantic hurricane and North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons experienced the fewest cyclones reaching tropical storm intensity in recorded history, numbering 11 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. That hemisphere's strongest tropical cyclone was Cyclone Pam, which bottomed out with a barometric pressure of 896 mbar (hPa; 26.46 inHg) in the South-Pacific Ocean.
The strongest of these tropical cyclones was Hurricane Patricia, which strengthened to a minimum barometric pressure of 872 mbar (hPa; 25.75 inHg) before striking the east coast of Colima in Mexico. The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Mujigae, which struck in China area in October, causing US$4.25 billion in damage. Cyclone Komen was also the year's deadliest storm, killing 280 people primarily in Southeast India.
Global atmospheric and hydrological conditions
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Summary
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North Atlantic Ocean
The season was the last of three consecutive below average Atlantic hurricane seasons. It produced twelve tropical cyclones, eleven named storms, four hurricanes, and two major hurricanes.[nb 1] The Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) for the season was 68% of the long-term median value.[2] However, the first named storm, Ana, developed on May 8, nearly a month before the official start of the season, the first pre-season cyclone since Beryl in 2012 and the earliest since Ana in 2003. The formation of Ana marked the first in a series of six consecutive seasons with pre-season activity, spanning from 2015 to 2020. The season concluded with Kate transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on November 11, almost three weeks before the official end.
Fred prompted a hurricane warning for Cape Verde for the first time ever and was the first storm to pass through the islands as a hurricane since 1892. Strong winds there left about $2.5 million in damage. Two deaths were presumed to have occurred after two fishermen never returned to port. Seven other sailors likely drowned offshore Guinea-Bissau after their fishing boat collapsed. Tropical storms Grace, Henri, and Ida left negligible impact on land. Hurricane Joaquin's intensity and slow movement in the vicinity of the Bahamas resulted in severe damage on some islands. Additionally, the American cargo ship SS El Faro went missing near Crooked Island and eventually capsized during the storm, drowning 33 people. Rough seas in Haiti also caused damage and one death from a fisherman drowning. Joaquin was the most intense satellite era tropical cyclone of non-tropical origins. The remnants of Kate affected the British Isles, particularly Wales in the United Kingdom. Throughout the season, these storms collectively caused $813.9 million in damage and 89 deaths.
With the exception of Tropical Storm Risk's initial season prediction in December 2014, all major forecasting agencies called for a below or near-average season, due to the strong 2014–16 El Niño event and colder than average sea surface temperatures. Overall, the forecasts were fairly accurate.
Eastern Pacific Ocean
The season is the second-most active Pacific hurricane season on record, with 26 named storms, only behind the 1992 season. A record-tying 16 of those storms became hurricanes, and a record 11 storms further intensified into major hurricanes throughout the season.[nb 2] The Central Pacific, the portion of the Northeast Pacific Ocean between the International Date Line and the 140th meridian west, had its most active year on record, with 16 tropical cyclones forming in or entering the basin. Moreover, the season was the third-most active season in terms of accumulated cyclone energy, amassing a total of 287 units. This was shown when a tropical depression formed on December 31. The above-average activity during the season was attributed in part to the very strong 2014–16 El Niño event.
The season featured several long-tracking and powerful storms, although land impacts were often minimal. In June, Hurricane Blanca, an early season Category 4 hurricane, killed four people due to rough seas. Hurricane Carlos caused minor damage while passing a short distance off the coast of Mexico. In July, the remnants of Hurricane Dolores brought record rainfall to Southern California, killing one and causing losses worth over $50 million.[nb 3] On August 29, three Category 4 hurricanes (Kilo, Ignacio, Jimena) were all active simultaneously in the Pacific east of the International Date Line for the first time in recorded history. In September, moisture from Hurricane Linda contributed to storms that killed 21 people in Utah. Later that month, Hurricane Marty inflicted $30 million in damage to the southwestern coast of Mexico. In October, Hurricane Patricia became the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, with a central pressure of 872 mbar (hPa; 25.75 inHg) and 1-minute sustained winds of 215 mph (345 km/h). After also becoming the strongest landfalling Pacific hurricane on record, Patricia claimed 13 lives and was responsible for $463 million in damage. The season's activity continued into November when Hurricane Sandra became the strongest Pacific hurricane ever recorded in that month. Damage across the basin reached $566 million (2015 USD), while 45 people were killed by the various storms.
Systems
A total of 139 systems formed globally in 2015 with 52 of them causing significant damage, deaths, and/or setting records for their basin.
January
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Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Refs |
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05U | January 2–10 | Unspecified | Unspecified | Western Australia | Minimal | None | |
TD | January 2–4 | Unspecified | 1006 | Borneo | None | None | |
Bansi | January 10–18 | 220 (140) | 910 | Mascarene Islands | Minimal | None | |
06U | January 10–13 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
07U | January 10–13 | 55 (35) | 998 | Solomon Islands | None | None | |
Mekkhala (Amang) | January 13–21 | 110 (70) | 975 | Yap State, Philippines | $7.8 million | 3 | [3][4] |
Chedza | January 14–19 | 110 (65) | 975 | Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Réunion | $40 million | 80 | [5][6] |
08U | January 16–20 | 30 (15) | 1003 | Western Australia | None | None | |
Niko | January 19–25 | 100 (65) | 982 | French Polynesia | Minimal | None | |
Diamondra | January 26–30 | 85 (50) | 986 | None | None | None | |
Eunice | January 26–February 1 | 230 (145) | 915 | None | None | None | |
08F | January 27–30 | Unspecified | 1000 | Wallis and Futuna, Samoan Islands | None | None | |
Ola | January 29–February 3 | 150 (90) | 955 | New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island | None | None |
February
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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10F | February 2–4 | Unspecified | 1001 | Tuvalu | None | None | |
Fundi | February 5–8 | 100 (65) | 978 | Madagascar | Unknown | 5 | |
Bapo | February 5–8 | 65 (40) | 992 | None | None | None | |
Higos | February 6–12 | 165 (105) | 940 | None | None | None | |
12U | February 13–16 | Unspecified | Unspecified | None | None | None | |
Lam | February 13–20 | 185 (115) | 943 | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia | $64.4 million | None | |
Marcia | February 15–26 | 205 (125) | 930 | Queensland | $591 million | None | |
Glenda | February 22–28 | 95 (60) | 974 | None | None | None |
March
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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11 | March 4–7 | 55 (35) | 998 | Mozambique, Madagascar | None | None | |
Pam | March 6–15 | 250 (155) | 896 | Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, New Zealand | $360 million | 16 | |
Haliba | March 7–10 | 85 (50) | 993 | Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius | $6.3 million | 26 | |
Olwyn | March 8–14 | 145 (85) | 955 | Western Australia | $76.1 million | 1 | |
Nathan | March 9–25 | 165 (105) | 963 | Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia | Major | None | |
Cari | March 10–13 | 65 (40) | 998 | None | None | None | |
Bavi (Betty) | March 10–21 | 85 (40) | 985 | Vietnam, China | $16.6 million | 9 | |
Reuben | March 19–23 | 75 (45) | 990 | Fiji, Tonga | None | None | |
13F | March 19–21 | Unspecified | 1004 | French Polynesia | None | None | |
Maysak (Chedeng) | March 26—April 7 | 195 (120) | 910 | Micronesia, Philippines | $8.5 million | 5 | |
14F | March 28–31 | 55 (35) | 998 | Southern Cook Islands | None | None |
April
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Joalane | April 2–11 | 140 (85) | 962 | None | None | None | |
Haishen | April 2–6 | 65 (40) | 998 | Caroline Islands | $200 thousand | None | |
Ikola | April 5–8 | 175 (110) | 953 | None | None | None | |
Solo | April 9–12 | 100 (65) | 985 | Solomon Islands, New Caledonia | Significant | None | |
16F | April 15–16 | Unspecified | 1008 | None | None | None | |
Quang | April 27—May 1 | 185 (115) | 950 | Western Australia | Minimal | None | |
Katie | April 29—May 6 | 185 (115) | 933 | Easter Island, Chile | None | None |
May
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Noul (Dodong) | May 2–12 | 205 (125) | 920 | Caroline Islands, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan | $23.5 million | 2 | |
Dolphin | May 6–20 | 185 (115) | 925 | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands | $10 million | None | |
Ana | May 8–11 | 95 (60)4 | 998 | Southeastern United States | Minimal | 2 | |
Andres | May 28—June 4 | 230 (145)4 | 937 | Southwestern United States | None | None | |
Blanca | May 31—June 9 | 230 (145)4 | 936 | Western Mexico, Baja California Peninsula, Southwestern United States | $133 thousand | 4 |
June
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Ashobaa | June 7–12 | 85 (50) | 990 | Oman, United Arab Emirates | Minimal | None | |
Carlos | June 10–17 | 150 (90) | 978 | Southwestern Mexico, Western Mexico | $1.04 million | None | |
Bill | June 16–18 | 95 (60) | 997 | Central America, Yucatán Peninsula, Southern United States (Texas), Midwestern United States | $100 million | 8 (1) | |
Kujira | June 19–25 | 85 (50) | 985 | Vietnam, China | $16 million | 9 | |
BOB 01 | June 20–21 | 45 (30) | 994 | East India | Minimal | 15 | |
ARB 02 | June 22–24 | 55 (35) | 988 | West India | $260 million | 81 | |
Raquel | June 28–July 5 | 65 (40) | 996 | Solomon Islands | Minimal | 1 | |
Chan-hom (Falcon) | June 29–July 13 | 165 (105) | 935 | Mariana Islands, China, Taiwan, Korea, Russia | $1.58 billion | 18 |
July
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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TD | July 1–2 | Not specified | 1000 | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
Linfa (Egay) | July 1–10 | 95 (60) | 980 | Philippines, Taiwan, China, Vietnam | $285 million | 1 | |
Nangka | July 2–18 | 185 (115) | 925 | Marshall Islands, Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Japan | $200 million | 2 | |
Ela | July 8–10 | 75 (45) | 1002 | None | None | None | |
Halola (Goring) | July 10–26 | 150 (90) | 955 | Wake Island, Japan, Korea | $1.24 million | None | |
Iune | July 10–13 | 65 (40) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
LAND 01 | July 10–12 | 45 (30) | 994 | North India, Nepal | None | None | |
Dolores | July 11–19 | 215 (130) | 946 | Southwestern Mexico, Western Mexico, Baja California Peninsula, Southwestern United States | $50.477 million | 1 | |
Enrique | July 12–18 | 85 (50) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Claudette | July 13–14 | 85 (60) | 1003 | East Coast of the United States, Newfoundland | None | None | |
TD | July 14 | Not specified | 1000 | None | None | None | |
TD | July 15–16 | Not specified | 1000 | None | None | None | |
TD | July 18–20 | Not specified | 1004 | Japan | None | None | |
TD | July 20–21 | Not specified | 1000 | China | None | None | |
12W | July 22–25 | 65 (40) | 1008 | Philippines | None | None | |
Felicia | July 23–25 | 65 (40) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
Komen | July 26–August 2 | 75 (45) | 986 | Bangladesh, Myanmar, Northeastern India | $617 million | 187 | |
Eight-E | July 27–29 | 55 (35) | 1006 | None | None | None | |
LAND 02 | July 27–30 | 55 (35) | 994 | Central India | None | None | |
Guillermo | July 29–August 7 | 175 (110) | 967 | Hawaii, Northern California | None | None | |
Soudelor (Hanna) | July 29–August 11 | 215 (130) | 900 | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, China, Korea, Japan | $4.09 billion | 59 | |
01F | July 29–August 4 | Not specified | 1000 | Solomon Islands, Vanuatu | None | None |
August
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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12W | August
1—5 |
55 (35) | 1008 | Japan | None | None | |
LAND 03 | August 4 | 45 (30) | 998 | Central India | None | None | |
Molave | August
6—14 |
85 (50) | 985 | None | None | None | |
Hilda | August
6—14 |
230 (145) | 937 | Hawaii | None | None | |
Goni (Ineng) | August 13—25 | 185 (115) | 930 | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan Japan, Korea, China, Russia | $1.05 billion | 74 | |
Atsani | August 14—25 | 185 (115) | 925 | Mariana Islands | Nonr | None | |
Eleven-E | August 16—17 | 55 (35) | 1003 | None | None | None | |
Danny | August 18—24 | 205 (125) | 960 | Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico | Minimal | None | |
Loke | August 21—26 | 120 (75) | 985 | Hawaii | None | None | |
Kilo | August 22 — September 1 | 220 (140) | 940 | Hawaii, Johnston Atoll | None | None | |
Ignacio | August 25 — September 5 | 230 (145) | 942 | Hawaii | None | None | |
Erika | August
25—29 |
85 (50) | 1001 | Lesser Antilles, Greater Antilles, Florida | $511.4 million | 31 | |
Jimena | August 26— September 9 | 250 (155) | 932 | None | None | None | |
Fred | August 30 — September 6 | 140 (85) | 986 | West Africa, Cape Verde | $2.5 million | 9 | |
Kevin | August 31 — September 5 | 95 (60) | 998 | Baja California Peninsula, Southwestern United States | None | None |
September
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Grace | September 5—9 | 95 (60) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Linda | September 5—14 | 205 (125) | 950 | Sinaloa, Zacatecas, Southwestern United States | $2.59 million | 22 | |
Etau | September 6—11 | 95 (60) | 985 | Japan, Russia | $2.41 billion |
8 | |
Henry | September 8—11 | 85 (50) | 1003 | None | None | None | |
Vamco | September 13—15 | 65 (40) | 998 | Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indochina | $14.1 million | 15 | |
Krovanh | September 13—21 | 155 (100) | 945 | None | None | None | |
Land 04 | September 16—19 | 55 (35) | 994 | Central India | |||
Nine | September 16—19 | 55 (35) | 1006 | None | None | None | |
Ida | September 18—27 | 85 (50) | 1001 | None | None | None | |
Malia | September 18—22 | 85 (50) | 992 | Hawaii | None | None | |
Dujuan (Jenny) | September 19—30 | 205 (125) | 925 | Mariana Islands, Taiwan, China | $407 million | 3 | |
Sixteen-E | September 20—21 | 55 (35) | 1001 | Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, Southwestern United States | $17.8 million | 1 | |
Niala | September 25—28 | 100 (65) | 992 | Hawaii | None | None | |
Marty | September 26—30 | 130 (80) | 987 | Mexico | $30 million | None | |
Joaquin | September 28 — October 8 | 250 (155) | 931 | Turks and Caicos Islands, The Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti Southeastern United States, Bermuda, Azores, Iberian Peninsula | $200 million | 34 | |
Mujidae (kabayan) | September 30 — October 5 | 155 (100) | 950 | Philippines, China, Vietnam | $4.26 billion | 29 |
October
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Choi-wan | October 1—7 |
110 (70) | 965 | Wake Island, Japan, Russia | None | None | |
Oho | October 3—8 | 175 (110) | 957 | Western Canada, Alaska | None | None | |
Eight-C | October 3—4 | 55 (35) | 1001 | None | None | None | |
08C | October 6—7 | Not Specified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
ARB 03 | October
9—12 |
55 (35) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
Nora | October 9—15 | 110 (70) | 993 | None | None | None | |
02F | October 12—18 | 45 (30) | 1001 | Vanuatu | None | None | |
Koppu (Lando) | October 12—21 | 185 (115) | 925 | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan | $313 million | 62 | |
Champi | October 13—25 | 175 (110) | 930 | Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands | None | None | |
Olaf | October 15—27 | 240 (150) | 938 | None | None | None | |
TD | October 19—21 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
26W | October 19—22 | 55 (35) | 1004 | None | None | None | |
Patricia | October 20—24 | 345 (215) | 872 | Central America, Mexico, Texas | $462.8 million | 8 | |
Chapala | October 28 — November 4 | 215 (130) | 940 | Oman, Yemen, Somaliland | >$100 million | 9 |
November
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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Megh | November 5—10 | 175 (110) | 964 | Oman, Somaliland | Unknown | 18 | |
BOB 03 | November 8—10 | 55 (35) | 991 | South India, Sri Lanka |
Unknown | 71 | |
Kate | November 6—11 | 140 (85) | 980 | The Bahamas, United Kingdom, Ireland | Minimal | None | |
In-fa (Marilyn) | November 16—27 | 175 (110) | 935 | Micronesia, Guam | None | None | |
Rick | November 18—22 | 65 (40) | 1002 | Nonr | None | None | |
Annabelle | November 19—24 | 100 (65) | 983 | None | None | None | |
Sandra | November 23—28 | 240 (150) | 935 | Central America, Baja California, Mexico | Minimal | 4 | |
Tuni | November 26—30 | 75 (45) | 992 | Tuvalu, Samoan Islands, Niue, Tonga | $5 million | None |
December
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Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) | Min pressure (mbar) | Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
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04F | December 1—2 | Not Specified | 1003 | French Polynesia | None | None | |
Bohale | December 9—12 | 65 (40) | 995 | None | None | None | |
Melor (Nona) | December 10—17 | 175 (110) | 935 | Caroline Islands, Philippines | $148 million | 51 | |
29W (Onyok) | December 14—19 | 55 (35) | 1002 | Caroline Islands, Philippines | $23.3 thousand | None | |
04U | December 17—23 | Not Specified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
TD | December 20—23 | Not Specified | 1008 | Borneo, Malaysia | None | None | |
05U | December 21 — January 2 | 55 (35) | 994 | Northern Territory, Queensland | None | None | |
06F | December 27—30 | Not Specified | 997 | Wallis and Futuna | None | None | |
06U | December 27—29 | Not Specified | Not Specified | None | None | None | |
07F | December 28 — January 1 | Not Specified | 995 | Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Fiji | None | 3 | |
Ula | December 29 — January 12 | 185 (115) | 944 | Tuvalu, Samoan Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia | None | 1 | |
Nine-C | December 31 | 55 (35) | 1001 | None | None | None |
Global effects
Notes
- ^ A major hurricane is a storm that ranks as Category 3 or higher on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale.[1]
- ^ A major hurricane is one that reaches at least Category 3 status on the Saffir–Simpson scale.
- ^ All damage totals are in 2015 USD unless otherwise stated.
1 Only systems that formed either on or after January 1, 2015 are counted in the seasonal totals.
2 Only systems that formed either before or on December 31, 2015 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.
See also
Notes
- ^ 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.
References
- ^ Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. National Hurricane Center (Report). Miami, Florida: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. May 23, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
- ^ Stewart, Stacy. 2015 ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON (PDF). National Hurricane Center (Report). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- ^ Mar S. Arguelles (January 21, 2015). "Storm 'Amang' leaves 3 people dead, P318.7M in damages in Bicol". Philippine News Agency. Interaksyon. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "SitRep No. 10 re Effects of Tropical Storm "Amang" (MEKKHALA)" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. January 20, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
- ^ "Flood death toll across Southern Africa reaches 260". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ "Madagascar tropical storm claims 46 lives". Yahoo News! via AP. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
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Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers
- US National Hurricane Center – North Atlantic, Eastern Pacific
- Central Pacific Hurricane Center – Central Pacific
- Japan Meteorological Agency – NW Pacific
- India Meteorological Department – Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea
- Météo-France – La Reunion – South Indian Ocean from 30°E to 90°E
- Fiji Meteorological Service – South Pacific west of 160°E, north of 25° S
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centers
- Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency of Indonesia – South Indian Ocean from 90°E to 141°E, generally north of 10°S
- Australian Bureau of Meteorology (TCWC's Perth, Darwin & Brisbane) – South Indian Ocean & South Pacific Ocean from 90°E to 160°E, generally south of 10°S
- Papua New Guinea National Weather Service – South Pacific Ocean from 141°E to 160°E, generally north of 10°S
- Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited – South Pacific west of 160°E, south of 25°S
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- 2015 Atlantic hurricane season
- 2015 Pacific hurricane season
- 2015 Pacific typhoon season
- 2015 North Indian Ocean cyclone season
- 2014–15 Australian region cyclone season
- 2015–16 Australian region cyclone season
- 2014–15 South Pacific cyclone season
- 2015–16 South Pacific cyclone season
- 2014–15 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
- 2015–16 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
- 2015-related lists