In the available records, a total of 78 tropical cyclones attained a pressure of 900 hPa (mbar) (26.56 inHg) or less, most of which occurred in the Western North Pacific Ocean. The strongest tropical cyclone recorded worldwide, as measured by minimum central pressure, was Typhoon Tip, which reached a pressure of 870 hPa (25.69 inHg) on October 12, 1979. The following list is subdivided by basins. Data listed are provided by the official Regional Specialized Meteorological Centre, unless otherwise noted. On October 23, 2015, Hurricane Patricia attained the strongest 1-minute sustained winds on record at 215 mph (345 km/h).
The most intense storm in the North Atlantic by lowest pressure was Hurricane Wilma. The strongest storm by 1-minute sustained winds was Hurricane Allen.
Storm with an intensity of 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) or less are listed.
The most intense storm in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by was Hurricane Patricia.
Storms with an intensity of 922 hPa (27.23 inHg) or less are listed.
The most intense storm by lowest pressure and peak 10-minute sustained winds was Typhoon Tip, which was also the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded.
Storms with a minimum pressure below 900 hPa (26.58 inHg) are listed.
The most intense tropical cyclone in the South-West Indian Ocean is Cyclone Gafilo. By 10-minute sustained wind speed, the strongest tropical cyclone in the South-West Indian Ocean is Cyclone Fantala.
Storms with an intensity of 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) or less are listed.
The most intense tropical cyclones in the Australian Region are Cyclone Gwenda and Cyclone Inigo. By 10-minute sustained wind speed, the strongest are Cyclone Orson and Cyclone Monica.