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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Tropical Cyclone Reports


The Tropical Cyclone Report summarizes the life history and effects of an Atlantic or eastern Pacific tropical cyclone. Staff members at the National Hurricane Center write a report on every tropical cyclone that occurs within their area of responsibility. Atlantic storm reports are available from 1958 to the present while Pacific storm reports are available from 1988 to the present.

Search for a Storm Report

Note:
Reports prior to 1995 are saved in an image format, so you may experience a delay when selecting storms occurring in those years. Reports since 2005 are in PDF format. (Requires AdobeĀ® ReaderĀ®)

Directions for Choosing a Storm Report

  1. Choose a basin
  2. Choose a year
  3. Choose a storm name
  4. Follow the link to access the report
Basin: Year: Name:

Contents of the Report

  • A summary of the storm's life cycle and pertinent meteorological data, including the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities) and other meteorological statistics.
  • A description of damage and casualties produced by the system.
  • Information on forecasts and warnings associated with the cyclone.