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Hurricanes on May 15 in history (1842 to 2026)
114 storms on record were active on May 15 between 1855 and 2024. On this date 20 formed, 8 reached their peak recorded wind, 8 came ashore and 12 ended. The strongest storm active on May 15 was Typhoon Damrey (2000), with a peak 1-minute sustained wind of 155 kt (178 mph), recorded by JTWC.
Dates are calendar dates in UTC. Typhoons and cyclones are the same kind of storm as hurricanes, named by region. Archive of September 29, 2026.
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Cyclone Mocha (2023)
Last recorded position: May 15, 2023, 00:00 UTC. Peak: 115 kt · 3-minute (IMD). North Indian, May 8 to 15, 2023.
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Came ashore on May 15
8 storms, most recent first. Recorded landfalls come from the National Hurricane Center's best track; elsewhere a coast crossing is estimated from the track and labelled.
| Year | Storm | Ocean | Where and when | Wind at landfall | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cyclone Ann | South Pacific → Australian region | Coast crossing (estimated) near 12.8°S, 143.8°E May 15, 2019, 00:00 UTC | 25 kt (29 mph), 10-minute, BoM | Estimated from the track |
| 1995 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1995 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 21.5°N, 88.0°E May 15, 1995, 18:00 UTC | 30 kt (35 mph), 3-minute, IMD | Estimated from the track |
| 1966 | Typhoon Irma | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 11.3°N, 125.8°E May 15, 1966, 12:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1962 | Unnamed storm · 1962 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 12.5°N, 80.5°E May 15, 1962, 18:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1943 | Unnamed storm · 1943 | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 13.5°N, 124.7°E May 15, 1943, 06:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1935 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1935 | Atlantic | Coast crossing (estimated) near 18.2°N, 69.5°W May 15, 1935, 12:00 UTC | 30 kt (35 mph), 1-minute, NHC | Estimated from the track |
| 1914 | Unnamed storm · 1914 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 19.0°N, 84.8°E May 15, 1914, 18:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm · 1901 | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 11.7°N, 124.4°E May 15, 1901, 09:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm · 1901 | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 11.3°N, 125.8°E May 15, 1901, 00:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
Formed on May 15
20 storms had their first recorded position on this date.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | First position | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cyclone Amphan | North Indian | 9.5°N, 87.5°E | 130 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 2007 | Typhoon Yutu | Western Pacific | 7.8°N, 146.7°E | 95 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1999 | Unnamed cyclone · 1999 | North Indian | 12.0°N, 72.5°E | 105 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1985–86 | Cyclone Namu | South Pacific → Australian region → South Pacific | 7.1°S, 160.2°E | 80 kt · 10-minute (MetService NZ) |
| 1961 | Typhoon Alice | Western Pacific | 11.5°N, 121.0°E | 75 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2018 | Cyclone Sagar | North Indian | 11.3°N, 53.7°E | 45 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 2004 | Tropical storm Omais | Western Pacific | 5.2°N, 147.5°E | 50 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2006–07 | Cyclone Pierre | Australian region | 10.1°S, 157.7°E | 40 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1992 | Unnamed cyclone · 1992 | North Indian | 9.6°N, 90.3°E | 35 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 2010 | Cyclone Bandu | North Indian | 9.3°N, 56.5°E | 40 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1887 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1887 | Atlantic | 29.3°N, 63.8°W | 60 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1935 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1935 | Atlantic | 17.0°N, 68.5°W | 50 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1996 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1996 | Eastern Pacific | 12.8°N, 108.7°W | 30 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1948 | Unnamed storm · 1948 | North Indian | 14.6°N, 93.2°E | Not recorded |
| 1877 | Unnamed storm · 1877 | North Indian | 9.9°N, 82.9°E | Not recorded |
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| Season | Storm | Ocean | First position | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Unnamed storm · 1952 | North Indian | 10.4°N, 92.5°E | Not recorded |
| 1925–26 | Unnamed storm · 1926 | Australian region → South Pacific | 22.0°S, 154.2°E | Not recorded |
| 1910 | Unnamed storm · 1910 | Western Pacific | 14.3°N, 133.6°E | Not recorded |
| 1910 | Unnamed storm · 1910 | Western Pacific | 17.8°N, 129.2°E | Not recorded |
| 1907 | Unnamed storm · 1907 | North Indian | 18.2°N, 92.3°E | Not recorded |
Reached peak wind on May 15
8 storms recorded their highest wind on this date, as the responsible agency measured it.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Peak wind | Lowest pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Typhoon Chanchu | Western Pacific | 95 kt (109 mph), 10-minute, JMA | 930 hPa (JMA) |
| 1994 | Typhoon Page | Western Pacific | 70 kt (81 mph), 10-minute, JMA | 965 hPa (JMA) |
| 1947 | Typhoon Bernida | Western Pacific | 80 kt (92 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | Not recorded |
| 2013 | Cyclone Mahasen | North Indian | 45 kt (52 mph), 3-minute, IMD | 990 hPa (IMD) |
| 1945 | Tropical storm Betty | Western Pacific | 55 kt (63 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | Not recorded |
| 2012 | Tropical storm Aletta | Eastern Pacific | 45 kt (52 mph), 1-minute, NHC | 1000 hPa (NHC) |
| 1995 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1995 | North Indian | 30 kt (35 mph), 3-minute, IMD | 996 hPa (IMD) |
| 1996 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1996 | Eastern Pacific | 30 kt (35 mph), 1-minute, NHC | Not recorded |
Ended on May 15
12 storms had their last recorded position on this date.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Last position | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Cyclone Mocha | North Indian | 25.1°N, 97.8°E | May 8 to 15, 2023 |
| 2016–17 | Cyclone Donna | South Pacific | 40.0°S, 158.4°W | May 1 to 15, 2017 |
| 1985–86 | Cyclone Billy | Australian region → Southwest Indian → Australian region → Southwest Indian → Australian region | 32.0°S, 131.8°E | May 4 to 15, 1986 |
| 1950 | Typhoon Doris | Western Pacific | 41.3°N, 173.3°E | May 6 to 15, 1950 |
| 2007 | Cyclone Akash | North Indian | 23.0°N, 92.4°E | May 12 to 15, 2007 |
| 2001 | Tropical storm Cimaron | Western Pacific | 27.7°N, 134.6°E | May 5 to 15, 2001 |
| 2011 | Tropical storm Aere | Western Pacific | 52.6°N, 179.5°W | May 5 to 15, 2011 |
| 2016–17 | Cyclone Ella | South Pacific | 13.0°S, 171.6°E | May 7 to 15, 2017 |
| 2021 | Unnamed tropical storm · 2021 | Western Pacific | 8.7°N, 120.8°E | May 11 to 15, 2021 |
| 1948–49 | Unnamed storm · 1949 | Australian region | 18.4°S, 114.3°E | May 11 to 15, 1949 |
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| Season | Storm | Ocean | Last position | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Unnamed storm · 1915 | Western Pacific | 20.3°N, 123.7°E | May 14 to 15, 1915 |
| 1911–12 | Unnamed storm · 1912 | Southwest Indian | 22.4°S, 75.5°E | May 9 to 15, 1912 |
Also active on May 15
69 more storms were active on this date, the most notable first. Storms listed above are not repeated.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Dates | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cyclone Tauktae | North Indian | May 13 to 19, 2021 | 100 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1976 | Typhoon Pamela | Western Pacific | May 14 to Jun 1, 1976 | 130 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2020 | Typhoon Vongfong | Western Pacific | May 8 to 18, 2020 | 85 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2008 | Tropical storm Halong | Western Pacific | May 14 to 24, 2008 | 60 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2015 | Typhoon Noul | Western Pacific | May 2 to 16, 2015 | 110 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1986 | Typhoon Lola | Western Pacific | May 14 to 25, 1986 | 120 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2004 | Typhoon Nida | Western Pacific | May 13 to 22, 2004 | 95 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2000 | Typhoon Damrey | Western Pacific | May 3 to 16, 2000 | 90 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1991 | Typhoon Walt | Western Pacific | May 4 to 18, 1991 | 100 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2015 | Typhoon Dolphin | Western Pacific | May 6 to 24, 2015 | 100 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2002 | Typhoon Hagibis | Western Pacific | May 13 to 22, 2002 | 95 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1996 | Typhoon Bart | Western Pacific | May 7 to 20, 1996 | 95 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1976 | Typhoon Olga | Western Pacific | May 10 to 31, 1976 | 100 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1980 | Typhoon Ellen | Western Pacific | May 11 to 25, 1980 | 105 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1957 | Typhoon Trix | Western Pacific → Central Pacific | May 2 to 17, 1957 | 120 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1996–97 | Cyclone Rhonda | Southwest Indian → Australian region | May 4 to 17, 1997 | 95 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1997 | Unnamed cyclone · 1997 | North Indian | May 13 to 20, 1997 | 90 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1990 | Typhoon Marian | Western Pacific | May 9 to 21, 1990 | 70 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2022–23 | Cyclone Fabien | Southwest Indian | May 11 to 26, 2023 | 90 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 1989 | Typhoon Brenda | Western Pacific | May 14 to 21, 1989 | 65 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2004 | Unnamed cyclone · 2004 | North Indian | May 14 to 19, 2004 | 90 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1980 | Typhoon Dom | Western Pacific | May 5 to 22, 1980 | 85 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1962 | Typhoon Hope | Western Pacific | May 14 to 28, 1962 | 80 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1964 | Typhoon Tess | Western Pacific | May 12 to 27, 1964 | 85 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1992–93 | Cyclone Adel | Australian region | May 11 to 16, 1993 | 65 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
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| Season | Storm | Ocean | Dates | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Cyclone Lisa | Australian region → South Pacific | May 4 to 19, 1991 | 60 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1990 | Hurricane Alma | Eastern Pacific | May 12 to 18, 1990 | Category 1 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 1951 | Typhoon Joan | Western Pacific | May 3 to 17, 1951 | 75 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2003 | Unnamed cyclone · 2003 | North Indian | May 8 to 19, 2003 | 75 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1998 | Unnamed cyclone · 1998 | North Indian | May 13 to 20, 1998 | 60 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1946 | Typhoon Charlott | Western Pacific | May 11 to 17, 1946 | 80 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2023–24 | Cyclone Ialy | Southwest Indian | May 12 to 22, 2024 | 65 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 2003–04 | Cyclone Juba | Southwest Indian | May 4 to 17, 2004 | 55 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 1989–90 | Cyclone Ikonjo | Southwest Indian | May 9 to 23, 1990 | 52 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 1979 | Tropical storm Dot | Western Pacific | May 6 to 17, 1979 | 40 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1916 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1916 | Atlantic | May 13 to 18, 1916 | 50 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2008 | Tropical storm Matmo | Western Pacific | May 13 to 17, 2008 | 50 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1978 | Unnamed cyclone · 1978 | North Indian | May 14 to 17, 1978 | 60 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2013 | Tropical storm Alvin | Eastern Pacific | May 13 to 17, 2013 | 50 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2012–13 | Cyclone Jamala | Southwest Indian | May 7 to 16, 2013 | 40 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 1981–82 | Cyclone Claudia | Australian region → South Pacific → Australian region | May 11 to 18, 1982 | 40 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1933 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1933 | Atlantic | May 14 to 19, 1933 | 45 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1993 | Tropical storm Jack | Western Pacific | May 14 to 23, 1993 | 35 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1994 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1994 | Western Pacific | May 14 to 27, 1994 | 30 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1996 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1996 | Eastern Pacific | May 13 to 16, 1996 | 45 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2004 | Unnamed tropical storm · 2004 | Western Pacific | May 14 to 18, 2004 | 35 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1966–67 | Storm Kathy | Southwest Indian | May 12 to 21, 1967 | Not recorded |
| 1969 | Unnamed storm · 1969 | North Indian | May 13 to 19, 1969 | Not recorded |
| 1967 | Unnamed storm · 1967 | North Indian | May 14 to 18, 1967 | Not recorded |
| 1951–52 | Unnamed storm · 1952 | Southwest Indian | May 10 to 28, 1952 | Not recorded |
| 1943 | Unnamed storm · 1943 | North Indian | May 13 to 23, 1943 | Not recorded |
| 1938 | Unnamed storm · 1938 | Western Pacific | May 9 to 16, 1938 | Not recorded |
| 1925 | Unnamed storm · 1925 | North Indian | May 12 to 20, 1925 | Not recorded |
| 1906 | Unnamed storm · 1906 | Western Pacific | May 11 to 24, 1906 | Not recorded |
| 1896 | Unnamed storm · 1896 | Western Pacific | May 11 to 19, 1896 | Not recorded |
| 1895 | Unnamed storm · 1895 | Western Pacific | May 10 to 16, 1895 | Not recorded |
| 1893 | Unnamed storm · 1893 | Western Pacific | May 12 to 19, 1893 | Not recorded |
| 1960 | Unnamed storm · 1960 | North Indian | May 10 to 18, 1960 | Not recorded |
| 1944 | Unnamed storm · 1944 | Western Pacific | May 12 to 16, 1944 | Not recorded |
| 1939–40 | Unnamed storm · 1940 | Southwest Indian | May 9 to 17, 1940 | Not recorded |
| 1933 | Unnamed storm · 1933 | North Indian | May 13 to 19, 1933 | Not recorded |
| 1931 | Unnamed storm · 1931 | North Indian | May 14 to 16, 1931 | Not recorded |
| 1927 | Unnamed storm · 1927 | North Indian | May 14 to 17, 1927 | Not recorded |
| 1918–19 | Unnamed storm · 1919 | Australian region → South Pacific | May 14 to 20, 1919 | Not recorded |
| 1915 | Unnamed storm · 1915 | Western Pacific | May 11 to 16, 1915 | Not recorded |
| 1884–85 | Unnamed storm · 1885 | Southwest Indian | May 11 to 18, 1885 | Not recorded |
| 1884 | Unnamed storm · 1884 | North Indian | May 14 to 17, 1884 | Not recorded |
| 1876–77 | Unnamed storm · 1877 | Southwest Indian | May 11 to 17, 1877 | Not recorded |
| 1854–55 | Unnamed storm · 1855 | Southwest Indian | May 11 to 17, 1855 | Not recorded |
Questions about May 15
What is the strongest storm on record on May 15?
Of the storms active on May 15, Typhoon Damrey (2000) had the highest peak wind recorded by a U.S. agency: 155 kt (178 mph), 1-minute sustained (JTWC). That is the storm's peak over its whole life, which may fall on another day. Agencies that average wind over 10 minutes report lower numbers for the same storm.
Has a storm ever made landfall on May 15?
Yes. 8 storms on record came ashore on May 15. The most recent was Cyclone Ann (2019): coast crossing (estimated) near 12.8°S, 143.8°E. Some coast crossings are estimated from the track, and each one is labelled.
How many storms were active on May 15?
114 storms on record were active on May 15, in 80 different years from 1855 to 2024. The count uses calendar dates in UTC and covers every ocean basin in NOAA's IBTrACS archive and the National Hurricane Center's HURDAT2.
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Get it on Google PlaySources. Storm tracks and events from NOAA's best-track archives, exactly as the Hurricane Calendar app shows them. Dates are calendar dates in UTC. Each wind speed keeps the agency that recorded it and its averaging period; nothing is converted between agencies. A missing value is shown as not recorded, never as zero. Storms that may still have been active when the archive was updated are left out.
- International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) v04r01, all basins (CSV), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- HURDAT2 Atlantic hurricane database, 1851-2025 (released 2026-09-12), NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC). Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- HURDAT2 Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database, 1949-2025 (released 2026-09-14), NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC). Retrieved 2026-09-26.