2007 Pacific hurricane season facts for kids
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| First storm formed | May 27, 2007 |
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| Last storm dissipated | October 23, 2007 |
| Strongest storm | Flossie – 940 mbar (hPa) (27.77 inHg), 150 mph (240 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| Total depressions | 15 |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 4 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 1 |
| Total fatalities | 9 |
| Total damage | $80 million (2007 USD) |
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The 2007 Pacific hurricane season was a time when tropical storms and hurricanes formed in the Pacific Ocean. It was a quieter year than usual, with only one very strong hurricane.
The season officially began on May 15, 2007, for the eastern Pacific Ocean. This area is east of a line called 140°W longitude. For the central Pacific, which is between the International Date Line and 140°W, the season started on June 1, 2007. The season ended for both areas on November 30, 2007. These dates are when most tropical storms and hurricanes usually form in the Pacific.
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What Happened During the Season?
The 2007 hurricane season started slowly. By the end of July, the total energy from all the storms, called ACE, was one of the lowest since satellites began tracking storms in 1966. This quiet period continued through August. It was the third calmest August for storm activity since detailed records began in 1971.
Important Storms of 2007
- Tropical Storm Barbara: In June, Tropical Storm Barbara brought heavy rain to southeastern Mexico. This rain caused about $55 million (in 2007 US dollars) in damage to crops.
- Hurricane Flossie: In August, Hurricane Flossie became a powerful hurricane. It formed in the Eastern Pacific and then moved into the Central Pacific. Flossie looked like it might hit Hawaii, but luckily, it caused very little damage there.
- Hurricane Henriette: In early September, Hurricane Henriette brought a lot of rain to southwest Mexico. Sadly, this heavy rainfall led to nine deaths and caused about $25 million (in 2007 US dollars) in damage.
Storm Names Used in 2007
When a tropical storm forms, it gets a name from a special list. Here are the names of the storms that formed and were strong enough to be named in 2007:
- Alvin
- Barbara
- Cosme
- Dalila
- Erick
- Flossie
- Gil
- Henriette
- Ivo
- Juliette
- Kiko
No Names Retired
Sometimes, if a hurricane causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is "retired." This means the name won't be used again for another storm. For the 2007 season, no storm names were retired.
See also
In Spanish: Temporada de huracanes en el Pacífico de 2007 para niños
