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Every Atlantic and East Pacific system that reached tropical-storm strength since 2015 — peak intensity, dates, and landfalls from NOAA's official HURDAT2 best-track record, plus the current season as it happens. Click any storm for its full track map and intensity chart.

The 2016 Atlantic and East Pacific hurricane season produced 37 named storms, of which 21 became hurricanes and 11 reached major status (Category 3+). The strongest was Matthew at 145 kt (167 mph). NOAA's best-track record logs 18 landfalls across the season. Data: NOAA HURDAT2 best track.

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MatthewAtlantic · AL142016CAT 5145 kt · 934 mb · 4 landfallsSep 28 – Oct 10SeymourE. Pacific · EP202016CAT 4130 kt · 940 mbOct 22 – Oct 30LesterE. Pacific · EP132016CAT 4125 kt · 944 mbAug 24 – Sep 8BlasE. Pacific · EP032016CAT 4120 kt · 947 mbJul 2 – Jul 11NicoleAtlantic · AL152016CAT 4120 kt · 950 mbOct 4 – Oct 19GeorgetteE. Pacific · EP082016CAT 4115 kt · 952 mbJul 21 – Jul 30MadelineE. Pacific · EP142016CAT 4115 kt · 950 mbAug 26 – Sep 3DarbyE. Pacific · EP052016CAT 3105 kt · 958 mbJul 11 – Jul 26GastonAtlantic · AL072016CAT 3105 kt · 955 mbAug 21 – Sep 3OttoAtlantic · AL162016CAT 3100 kt · 975 mb · 1 landfallNov 17 – Nov 26OttoE. Pacific · EP222016CAT 3100 kt · 975 mb · 1 landfallNov 17 – Nov 26OrleneE. Pacific · EP162016CAT 295 kt · 967 mbSep 10 – Sep 17PaliE. Pacific · CP012016CAT 285 kt · 978 mbJan 6 – Jan 14CeliaE. Pacific · EP042016CAT 285 kt · 972 mbJul 6 – Jul 21NewtonE. Pacific · EP152016CAT 180 kt · 977 mb · 2 landfallsSep 4 – Sep 8PaineE. Pacific · EP172016CAT 180 kt · 979 mbSep 18 – Sep 21AlexAtlantic · AL012016CAT 175 kt · 978 mb · 1 landfallJan 7 – Jan 17FrankE. Pacific · EP072016CAT 175 kt · 979 mbJul 21 – Jul 30EarlAtlantic · AL052016CAT 175 kt · 979 mb · 3 landfallsAug 2 – Aug 6HermineAtlantic · AL092016CAT 170 kt · 981 mb · 1 landfallAug 28 – Sep 8UlikaE. Pacific · EP192016CAT 165 kt · 992 mbSep 25 – Oct 3EstelleE. Pacific · EP062016TS60 kt · 990 mbJul 15 – Jul 24KarlAtlantic · AL122016TS60 kt · 980 mbSep 12 – Sep 26JavierE. Pacific · EP112016TS55 kt · 997 mb · 1 landfallAug 6 – Aug 10IanAtlantic · AL102016TS55 kt · 984 mbSep 12 – Sep 17ColinAtlantic · AL032016TS50 kt · 987 mb · 1 landfallJun 5 – Jun 8HowardE. Pacific · EP092016TS50 kt · 998 mbJul 31 – Aug 7IvetteE. Pacific · EP102016TS50 kt · 1000 mbAug 3 – Aug 11AgathaE. Pacific · EP022016TS45 kt · 1002 mbJul 1 – Jul 8FionaAtlantic · AL062016TS45 kt · 1004 mbAug 16 – Aug 24KayE. Pacific · EP122016TS45 kt · 1000 mbAug 17 – Aug 26JuliaAtlantic · AL112016TS45 kt · 1007 mb · 1 landfallSep 13 – Sep 21LisaAtlantic · AL132016TS45 kt · 999 mbSep 19 – Sep 26RoslynE. Pacific · EP182016TS45 kt · 999 mbSep 25 – Sep 30BonnieAtlantic · AL022016TS40 kt · 1006 mb · 1 landfallMay 27 – Jun 9DanielleAtlantic · AL042016TS40 kt · 1007 mb · 1 landfallJun 18 – Jun 21TinaE. Pacific · EP212016TS35 kt · 1004 mbNov 13 – Nov 18

2016 season — frequently asked questions

How many hurricanes were there in 2016?

The 2016 season produced 37 named storms, 21 hurricanes, and 11 major hurricanes (Category 3 or stronger) across the Atlantic and East Pacific basins.

What was the strongest hurricane of 2016?

Matthew, which peaked at 145 knots (167 mph).

When does hurricane season start and end?

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June 1 to November 30; the East Pacific season starts May 15. Peak activity is typically mid-August through October.