User:FourNoddlers/Cyclone Denise
South-West Indian Ocean tropical cyclone in 1966
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Tropical Cyclone Denise was
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 2, 1966 |
| Dissipated | January 10, 1966 |
| Unknown-strength storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (MF) | |
| Unknown-strength storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Overall effects | |
| Areas affected | |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1965–66 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
Meteorological history
Map key
Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Storm type
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionPreparations
Impact
On January 7, Cyclone Denise passed north of Mauritius, producing wind gusts of 170 km/h (110 mph). The storm later crossed over Réunion, dropping record rainfall. Over a 24-hour period, Denise dropped 1,825 mm (71.9 in) of rainfall at Foc Foc, Réunion, of which 1,144 mm (45.0 in) fell over 12 hours; both precipitation totals are the highest recorded worldwide for their respective durations. Over 48 hours, precipitation totaled 2,230 mm (88 in) at Bras Sec. The heavy rains caused flooding that killed three people, and caused severe road and crop damage.[1][2][3]