This article is about the 2002 tropical storm. There is an article about
Tropical Storm Fay in 2008.
Quick facts for kids
Tropical Storm Fay
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS) |
Tropical Storm Fay at its peak intensity.
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Formed |
September 5, 2002 |
Dissipated |
September 11, 2002 |
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Highest winds |
1-minute sustained: 60 mph (95 km/h)
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Lowest pressure |
998 mbar (hPa); 29.47 inHg |
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Fatalities |
None |
Damage |
$4.5 million (2002 USD) |
Areas affected |
Texas, Northern Mexico |
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Part of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season |
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Tropical Storm Fay was the sixth tropical storm of the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season. Fay affected Texas and northern Mexico. Fay killed no one but caused $4.5 million in damage in Texas and Mexico.
No Retirement
Because the damage was light the name Fay was not retired. Fay was used again in 2008 and was not retired.
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Rainfall totals from Tropical Storm Fay