List of tropical storms named Erika
The name Erika was used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.
- Tropical Storm Erika (1991), lost tropical characteristics before passing over the Azores, no damage or casualties reported.
- Hurricane Erika (1997), strong Category 3 hurricane that came near Lesser Antilles but turned away, drowning two near Puerto Rico.
- Hurricane Erika (2003), weak Category 1 hurricane that made landfall near the Texas-Tamaulipas border, causing two fatalities.
- Tropical Storm Erika (2009), made landfall in Guadeloupe, and dissipated southeast of Puerto Rico the following day.
- Tropical Storm Erika (2015), was the deadliest natural disaster to affect the island of Dominica since Hurricane David in 1979, causing US$500 million in damage and 31 fatalities.
Following the storm in 2015, the name Erika was retired, and will be replaced with Elsa for the 2021 season.[1]
See also
- Tropical Storm Elena, a name replaced by Erika after 1985
References
- "World Meteorological Organization retires storm names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia" (Press release). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. April 25, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
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