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The Most Powerful Storms Ever Recorded, Ranked
We rank the 20 most intense hurricanes and super typhoons in meteorological history by their peak sustained wind speeds—culminating in the 215 mph record-holder.
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20. Hurricane Polo (September 2026) — 180 Mph 
19. Hurricane Milton (7 October 2024) — 180 Mph 
18. Hurricane Irma (6 September 2017) — 180 Mph - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Hurricane Rita (21 September 2005) — 180 Mph 
16. Hurricane Dorian (1 September 2019) — 185 Mph 
15. Hurricane Gilbert (13 September 1988) — 185 Mph 
14. Hurricane Wilma (19 October 2005) — 185 Mph - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Typhoon Megi (17 October 2010) — 185 Mph 
12. Typhoon Joan (29 August 1959) — 185 Mph 
11. Typhoon Vera (21 September 1959) — 190 Mph 
10. Typhoon Louise (18 November 1964) — 190 Mph - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Hurricane Melissa (August 2025) — 190 Mph 
8. Hurricane Allen (7 August 1980) — 190 Mph 
7. Typhoon Tip (12 October 1979) — 190 Mph 
6. Typhoon Surigae (17 April 2021) — 195 Mph - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Typhoon Goni (31 October 2020) — 195 Mph 
4. Typhoon Meranti (13 September 2016) — 195 Mph 
3. Typhoon Haiyan (8 November 2013) — 195 Mph 
2. Typhoon Nancy (12 September 1961) — 213 Mph - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
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Earth's oceans occasionally fuel tropical cyclones so intense they push the physical limits of the atmosphere. Ranked by peak sustained winds from 180 mph to 215 mph, here are the most powerful storms ever recorded.
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