Cyclone Chris
Severe Tropical Cyclone Chris was one of the most powerful cyclones to strike Western Australia on record, packing winds gusting up to 290 km/h (180 mph).
| Category 5 severe tropical cyclone (Aus scale) | |
|---|---|
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
Satellite image of Cyclone Chris near peak intensity | |
| Formed | 2 February 2002 |
| Dissipated | 6 February 2002 |
| Highest winds | 10-minute sustained: 205 km/h (125 mph) 1-minute sustained: 230 km/h (145 mph) Gusts: 285 km/h (180 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg |
| Fatalities | 12 missing |
| Damage | $929,000 (2002 USD) |
| Areas affected | Indonesia and Western Australia |
| Part of the 2001–02 Australian region cyclone season | |
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