Two storms have been named Mitchell since 2012: two in the Southern Hemisphere (2012 and 2026). The strongest, in 2026, peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 90 mph (150 km/h).
Mitchell formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2026 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Cyclone Mitchell (2026): track and historyMitchell formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 2012 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Tropical Storm Mitchell (2012): track and history| Storm | Landfall near | Date (UTC) | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell 2026 | 22.5°S 113.7°E | 2026-02-08 21:00 | 65 mph / 105 km/h |
The most recent was Cyclone Mitchell in 2026, in the Southern Hemisphere. It formed on February 6, peaked at 90 mph (150 km/h) and lasted 4 days. It did not make landfall. Before that, the name was used in 2012.
Cyclone Mitchell in 2026 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 1 cyclone with winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. It formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February. The weakest of the two, in 2012, peaked at 50 mph (85 km/h).