Hurricane Stan facts for kids
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Hurricane Stan after landfall
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| Formed | October 1, 2005 |
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| Dissipated | October 5, 2005 |
| Highest winds | 1-minute sustained: 80 mph (130 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 977 mbar (hPa); 28.85 inHg |
| Fatalities | 80 direct, 1,540-2,000 indirect including non-tropical rains |
| Damage | $1 billion (2005 USD) |
| Areas affected | Guatemala, El Salvador, southern and eastern Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica |
| Part of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Hurricane Stan was a powerful storm that hit in October 2005. It was a Category 1 hurricane, meaning it had strong winds. Stan was the sixth of seven storms that hit Mexico during the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season.
This hurricane caused a lot of damage. It led to about $1 billion in damage across Mexico and the Central American region. Hurricane Stan was also one of the deadliest storms of 2005. It caused many deaths, possibly between 1,660 and 2,000 people.
Why Stan's Name Was Retired
The name Stan was officially removed from the list of hurricane names in the spring of 2006. This happens when a storm causes a lot of damage or deaths. Retiring a name means it will not be used again for another hurricane. This is done to remember the serious impact of the storm. The name Sean replaced Stan in 2011.
Images for kids
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This image shows the estimated rainfall from Hurricane Stan between September 29 and October 5.
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Hurricane Stan making landfall in Veracruz, Mexico.
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Landslides caused by Hurricane Stan affected roads, farms, and water sources in Guatemala.
See also
In Spanish: Huracán Stan para niños
