GEOGRAPHY
Physical - Natural Disasters
Largest Cyclones by Diameter
This list features the largest cyclones in history based on diameter size.
RANK | CYCLONE | DIAMETER | YEAR | DESCRIPTION |
1 | Typhoon Tip | 2,220 km (1,379 mi) | 1979 | The largest tropical cyclone ever recorded. |
2 | Hurricane Olga | 1,595 km (991 mi) | 2001 | A strong Atlantic hurricane that caused significant flooding in the Caribbean. |
3 | Hurricane Katrina | 1,500 km (932 mi) | 2005 | Infamous for its devastating impact on New Orleans and surrounding areas. |
4 | Hurricane Sandy | 1,380 km (857 mi) | 2012 | A hybrid storm that affected the eastern United States, causing widespread damage. |
5 | Hurricane Lili | 1,345 km (836 mi) | 1996 | A powerful hurricane that caused extensive damage in the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern U.S. |
6 | Hurricane Igor | 1,335 km (830 mi) | 2010 | A major hurricane that impacted the Caribbean and the eastern United States. |
7 | Hurricane Nicole | 1,285 km (798 mi) | 2016 | A strong tropical storm that developed into a hurricane before weakening. |
8 | Hurricane Karl | 1,255 km (780 mi) | 2004 | A major hurricane that affected the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico. |
9 | Typhoon Morakot | 1,200 km (746 mi) | 2009 | A powerful typhoon that caused catastrophic flooding in Taiwan and China. |
10 | Typhoon Usagi | 1,100 km (684 mi) | 2013 | A powerful typhoon that caused severe flooding in the Philippines and Taiwan. |
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