Tropical Cyclone: Most Intense Tropical Cyclone (by Maximum Sustained Surface Wind)
| Record Value | 95 m/s (185 kt, 215 mph) |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | 12/9/1961 |
| Length of Record | 1945-present |
| Geospatial Location | 15°30'N, 137°30'E (Typhoon Nancy in the Northwest Pacific Ocean) |
Reference
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/E1.html
Discussion
It is now recognized that the maximum sustained winds estimated for typhoons during the 1940s to 1960s were too strong and that the 95 m/s (and numerous 83 to 93 m/s reports) is somewhat too high.
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Pacific Region for Typhoon Nancy's Maximum Wind Position
Closeup and Regional Satellite Images of Pacific Region for Typhoon Nancy's Maximum Wind Position