The 2017-18 Iquiq hurricane season is a current event that started on September 1, 2017 and last until April 30, 2018. The season has featured at least one storm.
Storms[]
Hurricane Hanna[]
| Category 3 hurricane (IQC) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Duration | December 6 – December 10 | ||
| Intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (1-min), 995 hPa (mbar) | ||
A weak tropical depression formed near Lomé City, causing minor flooding on December 6. The tropical depression moved over warm waters, strengthening into a tropical storm. The storm was given the name Hanna. On December 7, the winds of the system began to reach southern Iquiq. The tropical storm strengthened into a hurricane with 75 mph winds on December 9, just as it neared landfall on Iquiq. On December 10, Hurricane Hanna made landfall and dissipated. It caused $55 million in damages and caused 2 fatalities.
Storm names[]
The naming list left with Getoba being named near the end of the season. This made Hanna the automatic next name to be used. The next 14 names on the list are shown below.
- Hanna
- Ianova
- Jenino
- Kaomo
- Leighann
- Menso
- Noranna
- Oniqi
- Parita
- Quto
- Saroqua
- Tatique
- Veranna
- Wegi