Tropical cyclones in 2013
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 (65 km/h, 40 mph). 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.[1] The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Manuel, which was responsible for at least $4.2 billion worth of damages in Mexico.[2]
| Tropical cyclones in 2013 | |
|---|---|
 Year summary map | |
| Year boundaries | |
| First system | Sonamu |
| Formed | January 1, 2013 |
| Last system | Bejisa |
| Dissipated | January 4, 2014 |
| Strongest system | |
| Name | Haiyan |
| Lowest pressure | 895 mbar/hPa; 26.43 inHg |
| Longest lasting system | |
| Name | Wilma |
| Duration | 19 days |
| Year statistics | |
| Total systems | 139 |
| Named systems | 90 |
| Total fatalities | 7,493 total |
| Total damage | $40.28 billion (2013 USD) |
Global atmospheric and hydrological conditions
Summary
North Atlantic
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season was a very inactive season, featuring only two hurricanes and no major hurricanes.
Eastern Pacific
The 2013 Pacific hurricane season featured nine hurricanes, including Hurricane Manuel, the costliest Pacific hurricane on record.
Western Pacific
The 2013 Pacific typhoon season was the most active season since the 2004 season, and featured Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones on record.
Systems
January
| Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonamu | January 1–10 | 95 (60) | 990 | Philippines, | Minimal | 2 | |
| Narelle | January 5–15 | 195 (120) | 930 | East Timor, Indonesia, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania | $ 74 thousand | 14 | |
| Bising | January 6–13 | 55 (35) | 1002 | Philippines | $37 thousand | none | [3] |
| 07F | January 7–9 | Not specified | 1003 | French Polynesia | none | none | |
| 08F | January 9–15 | 45 (30) | 999 | Wallis and Futuna, Fiji, Tonga | none | none | |
| 06U | January 12–16 | Not specified | 1004 | none | none | none | |
| Emang | January 12–17 | 65 (40) | 994 | none | none | none | |
| Garry | January 14–27 | 150 (90) | 965 | Tokelau, Wallis and Futuna, Samoan Islands, Cook Islands | Minor | None | |
| Oswald | January 17–28 | 65 (40) | 991 | Queensland, New South Wales | $2.52 billion | 6 | |
| Peta | January 20–23 | 85 (50) | 988 | Western Australia | Minor | none | |
| 10F | January 26–28 | Not specified | 1000 | Solomon Islands | none | none | |
| 11F | January 26–30 | 55 (35) | 995 | none | none | none | |
| Felleng | January 26–February 3 | 165 (105) | 935 | Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion Island | Unknown | 9 | |
| TL | January 30–31 | Not specified | Not specified | none | none | none | |
February
| Storm name | Dates active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas affected | Damage (USD) |
Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12F | February 2 | Not specified | 1000 | French Polynesia | None | None | |
| 13F | February 3–7 | Not specified | 997 | Cook Islands | None | None | |
| TL | February 6–10 | Not specified | Not specified | None | None | None | |
| Haley | February 7—11 | 75 (45) | 990 | Cook Islands | None | None | |
| Gino | February 11—15 | 140 (85) | 953 | None | None | None | |
| Haruna | February 18—25 | 150 (90) | 960 | Mozambique Madagascar | Unknown | 39 | |
| Shanshan (Crising) | February 18—23 | 65 (40) | 1002 | Philippines, Borneo | $275 Thousand | 11 | |
| 15F | February 21—24 | Not Specified | 1004 | Fiji | None | None | |
| Rusty | February 22—28 | 165 (105) | 944 | Western Australia, South Australia | $510 million | None | |
| 11U | February 22—28 | 55 (35) | 995 | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | None | None | |
| 16F | February 28 —March 7 | Not Specified | 998 | New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji | None | None | |
March
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra | March 5—14 | 185 (115) | 930 | New Caledonia, New Zealand | None | None | |
| Tim | March 10—20 | 95 (60) | 985 | Northern Territory, Queensland | Minimal | None | |
| 18F | March 12—15 | Not Specified | 1003 | Fiji | None | None | |
| 19F | March 14—17 | Not Specified | 1006 | Vanuatu | None | None | |
| 15U | March 17—23 | 65 (40) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| TD | March 20—21 | Not Specified | 1006 | Philippines | None | None | |
| 16U | March 25— April 2 | Not Specified | 1003 | Northern Territory | None | None | |
| 20F | March 27—30 | Not Specified | 1004 | None | None | None |
April
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | April 5—16 | 150 (90) | 960 | St. Brandon Mauritius, Rodrigues | None | None | |
| Victoria | April 7—12 | 140 (85) | 971 | Western Australia | None | None | |
| TL | April 10—15 | Not Specified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
| 21F | April 20—27 | Not Specified | 1007 | None | None | None | |
| Zane | April 27— May 1 | 120 (75) | 983 | Papua New Guinea, Queensland | None | None | |
| 22F | April 28 — May 1 | Not Specified | 993 | None | None | None |
May
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamala | May 9—11 | 75 (45) | 992 | None | None | None | |
| Viyaru | May 10—17 | 85 (50) | 990 | Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh | >$35.3 million | 107 | |
| TL | May 14 | Not Specified | 1007 | None | None | None | |
| Alvin | May 15—17 | 95 (60) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| Barbara | May 28—30 | 130 (80) | 983 | Central America, Mexico | $358 million | 5 | |
| BOB 02 | May 29—31 | 45 (30) | 990 | India, Bangladesh | None | None |
June
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea | June 5—7 | 100 (65) | 992 | Yucatán Peninsula, Cuba, Eastern United States, Atlantic Canada | $86.000 | 4 | |
| Yagi (Dante) | June 6—12 | 85 (50) | 990 | Philippines Japan | None | None | |
| TD | June 14—15 | 55 (35) | 994 | China | None | None | |
| Leepi (Emong) | June 16—21 | 75 (45) | 994 | Philippines Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, South Korea, Japan | None | None | |
| Barry | June 17—20 | 75 (45) | 1003 | Mexico, Belize | Minimal | 5 | |
| TL | June 19—25 | Not Specified | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| Bebinca (Fabian) | June 19—24 | 75 (45) | 990 | Philippines China, Vietnam | $13.6 million | 1 | [4] |
| Cosme | June 23—27 | 140 (85) | 980 | Mexico | Minimal | 4 | |
| Rumbia (Gorio) | June 27 — July 2 | 95 (60) | 985 | Philippines China | $191 million | 7 | |
| Dalila | June 29 — July 7 | 130 (80) | 984 | Mexico | Minimal | None |
July
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick | July 4—9 | 130 (80) | 983 | Mexico | Minimal | 2 | |
| Soulik (Huaning) | July 7—14 | 185 (115) | 925 | Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan | $600 million | 15 | [5] |
| Chantal | July 7—10 | 100 (65) | 1003 | Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola | $10 million | 1 | |
| Cimaron (Isang) | July 15—18 | 75 (45) | 1000 | Philippines Taiwan, China | $322 million | 6 | |
| TD | July 18—20 | 55 (35) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| Dorian | July 23— August 3 | 95 (60) | 1002 | The Bahamas, Florida | None | None | |
| Flossie | July 25—30 | 110 (70) | 994 | Hawaii | $24.000 | None | |
| Jebi (Jolina) | July 28 — August 3 | 95 (60) | 985 | Philippines China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand | $80.9 million | 7 | [6] |
| BOB 03 | July 30 — August 1 | 45 (30) | 990 | India, Bangladesh | None | None | |
| Gil | July 30 — August 6 | 140 (85) | 985 | None | None | None |
August
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henriette | August 3—11 | 165 (105) | 976 | None | None | None | |
| Mangkhut (Kiko) | August 5—8 | 75 (45) | 992 | Philippines China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand | $10 million | 4 | [7] |
| Utor (Labuyo) | August 8—18 | 195 (120) | 925 | Philippines China | $3.55 billion | 97 | [8] |
| TD | August 10—12 | Not Specified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
| 13W | August 15—19 | 55 (35) | 996 | Japan, China | None | None | |
| Erin | August 15—18 | 75 (45) | 1006 | Cape Verde | Minimal | None | |
| Trami (Maring) | August 16—24 | 110 (70) | 965 | Philippines Taiwan, Japan, China | $598 million | 34 | |
| Pewa | August 16—26 | 100 (65) | 990 | None | None | None | |
| Unala | August 19 | 65 (40) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| Three-C | August 19—20 | 55 (35) | 1008 | None | None | None | |
| LAND 01 | August 20—23 | 45 (30) | 990 | India | None | 4 | |
| Ivo | August 22—25 | 75 (45) | 997 | Mexico, Western United States | $30.000 | 1 | |
| Fernand | August 25—26 | 95 (60) | 1001 | Mexico | $1 million | 14 | |
| Kong-rey (Nando) | August 25—30 | 100 (65) | 980 | Philippines Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea | $21.2 million | 9 | |
| TD | August 27—29 | Not Specified | 1002 | None | None | None | |
| TD | August 27—30 | Not Specified | 1008 | None | None | None | |
| Juliette | August 28—29 | 100 (65) | 997 | Mexico | Minimal | 1 | |
| Yutu | August 29 —September 5 | 65 (40) | 1002 | None | None | None | |
| Kiko | August 30 — September 2 | 120 (75) | 989 | Baja California | None | None | |
| Toraji | August 31 — September 4 | 95 (60) | 985 | Taiwan, | Minimal | 3 |
September
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle | September 4—13 | 100 (65) | 1003 | Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada | Minimal | None | |
| Lorena | September 5—7 | 85 (50) | 1002 | Mexico | Minimal | None | |
| Eight | September 6—7 | 55 (35) | 1008 | Mexico | None | None | |
| Humberto | September 8—19 | 150 (90) | 979 | Cape Verde | Minimal | None | |
| Man-yi | September 11—16 | 120 (75) | 960 | Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula | $1.62 billion | 6 | |
| Ingrid | September 12—17 | 140 (85) | 983 | Mexico, Texas | $1.5 billion | 23 | |
| Manuel | September 13—19 | 120 (75) | 983 | Mexico, Texas | $4.2 billion | 123 | |
| 18W | September 15—21 | 55 (35) | 996 | Vietnam, Laos, Thailand | $79.7 million | 23 | |
| Usagi (Odette) | September 16—24 | 205 (125) | 910 | Philippines | $4.32 billion | 39 | |
| Pabuk | September 19—27 | 110 (70) | 965 | Northern Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| TD | September 22—23 | Not Specified | 1010 | None | None | None | |
| Wutip (Paolo) | September 25 — October 1 | 120 (75) | 965 | Philippines China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand | $524 million | 25 | |
| Sepat | September 29 — October 2 | 75 (45) | 992 | Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula | None | None | |
| Jerry | September 29 — October 3 | 85 (50) | 1005 | Azores | None | None | |
| Fitow (Quedan) | September 29 — October 7 | 140 (85) | 960 | Philippines Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, China | $10.4 billion | 12 |
October
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danas (Ramil) | October 1—9 | 165 (105) | 935 | Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Ryukyu Islands, Japan, South Korea | $228 thousand | None | |
| TD | October 2—4 | Not Specified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
| Karen | October 3—6 | 100 (65) | 998 | Yucatán Peninsula, Gulf Coast of the United States, Eastern United States | Minimal | None | |
| Phailin | October 4—14 | 215 (130) | 940 | Malay Peninsula, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Myanmar, India, Nepal | $4.26 billion | 45 | |
| Narda | October 6—10 | 100 (65) | 997 | None | None | None | |
| Nari (Santi) | October 8—16 | 140 (85) | 965 | Philippines China, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand | $161 million | 87 | |
| Wipha (Tino) | October 9—16 | 165 (105) | 930 | Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Japan, Kamchatka Peninsula, Alaska | $405 million | 41 | |
| Octave | October 12—15 | 100 (65) | 994 | Baja California | Minimal | 13 | |
| Priscilla | October 14—16 | 75 (45) | 1001 | None | None | None | |
| Francisco (Urduja) | October 15—26 | 195 (120) | 920 | Guam, Japan | $150 thousand | None | |
| 27W | October 17—22 | 55 (35) | 1002 | None | None | None | |
| 01F | October 19—20 | Not Specified | 1004 | Solomon Islands, Vanuatu | None | None | |
| Lekima | October 19—26 | 215 (130) | 905 | Northern Mariana Islands, Iwo Jima, Japan | None | None | |
| 02F | October 19—23 | Not Specified | 1002 | Kiribati, Vanuatu | None | None | |
| Raymond | October 20—30 | 205 (125) | 951 | Mexico | Minimal | None | |
| 03F | October 21—22 | Not Specified | 1005 | Solomon Islands | None | None | |
| Lorenzo | October 21—24 | 85 (50) | 1000 | None | None | None | |
| 01 | October 23—27 | 65 (40) | 997 | Chagos Archipelago | None | None | |
| 04F | October 25—27 | Not Specified | 1007 | Solomon Islands | None | None | |
| Krosa (Vinta) | October 27 — November 5 | 140 (85) | 970 | Philippines Taiwan, China, Vietnam | $6.4 million | 4 |
November
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia | November 1—4 | 75 (45) | 1002 | Mexico | Minimal | None | |
| 30W (Wilma) | November 2—17 | 55 (35) | 1003 | Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sri Lanka, India, Yemen | Minimal | 16 | |
| Haiyan (Yolanda) | November 3—11 | 230 (145) | 895 | Philippines, China, Vietnam, Laos | $2.98 billion | 6,352 | [9] |
| ARB 01 | November 8—11 | 55 (35) | 1002 | Somaliland, Somalia, Ethiopia | Unknown | 140 | |
| Podul (Zoraida) | November 11—15 | 65 (40) | 1000 | Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia | $72 million | 44 | |
| TD | November 17—18 | Not Specified | 1006 | Vietnam | None | None | |
| Melissa | November 18—21 | 100 (65) | 980 | Azores | None | None | |
| Helen | November 19—23 | 100 (65) | 990 | India | $796 million | 11 | |
| Lehar | November 19—28 | 140 (85) | 980 | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India | Minimal | None | |
| Alessia | November 20 — December 1 | 85 (50) | 991 | Indonesia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland | None | None |
December
| Storm Name | Dates Active | Max wind km/h (mph) |
Pressure (hPa) |
Areas Affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33W | December 3 | Not Specified | 1006 | None | None | None | |
| Unnamed | December 5—7 | 85 (50) | 997 | Azores | None | None | |
| Madi | December 6—13 | 120 (75) | 986 | Sri Lanka, India, Maldives | Unknown | None | |
| 05F | December 9—13 | Not Specified | 999 | Fiji, Tonga | None | None | |
| Amara | December 14—27 | 205 (125) | 935 | Rodrigues | None | None | |
| Bruce | December 16—23 | 220 (140) | 920 | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | None | None | |
| Christine | December 22 — January 1 | 165 (105) | 948 | Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria | Minimal | None | |
| 06F | December 23—29 | Not Specified | 1003 | Vanuatu | None | None | |
| Bejisa | December 27 —January 4 | 175 (110) | 950 | Seychelles, Réunion, Mauritius | >$89.2 million | 1 |
Global effects
- 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.
- The sum of the number of 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 fatalities.
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, 2013 are counted in the seasonal totals.
3 Only systems that formed either before or on December 31, 2013 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 gust winds.
References
- Typhoon Haiyan (RSMC Tropical Cyclone Best Track). Japan Meteorological Agency. December 18, 2013. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2013.
- Steve Jakubowski; Adityam Krovvidi; Adam Podlaha; Steve Bowen. "September 2013 Global Catasrophe Recap" (PDF). Impact Forecasting. AON Benefield. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- "SitRep No.4 re Preparedness Measures and Effects of Tropical Depression "Bising"" (PDF). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. January 15, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- June 2013 Global Catastrophe Recap (PDF) (Report). Aon Benfield. p. 7. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- July 2013 Global Catastrophe Recap (PDF) (Report). Aon Benfield. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
- "August 2013 Global Catastrophe Recap"
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2019-08-30. Retrieved 2019-08-30.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- SitRep No.18 re Effects of Typhoon "Labuyo" (Utor) (PDF) (Report). National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. February 24, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- Moss, Trefor (2014-11-07). "Life in the Ruins: Typhoon-Ravaged Tacloban Still Awaits Aid". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-12-07.
External links
| Tropical cyclone year articles (2010–2019) |
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Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers
- US National Hurricane Center – North Atlantic, Eastern 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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