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ArchivedPeak category 2
Cyclone Dera (2001)
Track & history
Peak wind
105 mph / 165 km/h
Min pressure
955 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Sadjoavato
Storm history
Dera formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It made landfall near Sadjoavato, Madagascar. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-04 12:00 | 9.8°S 52.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2001-03-04 18:00 | 10.4°S 51.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2001-03-05 00:00 | 10.7°S 51.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2001-03-05 06:00 | 10.8°S 50.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2001-03-05 12:00 | 11.4°S 50.5°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2001-03-05 18:00 | 12.3°S 50.1°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2001-03-06 00:00 | 12.7°S 49.4°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2001-03-06 06:00 | 13.4°S 48.0°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1005 mb |
Show all 35 points
| 2001-03-06 12:00 | 13.9°S 45.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2001-03-06 18:00 | 14.0°S 44.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2001-03-07 00:00 | 14.1°S 43.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2001-03-07 06:00 | 14.4°S 42.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2001-03-07 12:00 | 14.8°S 41.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2001-03-07 18:00 | 15.2°S 40.9°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2001-03-08 00:00 | 15.6°S 40.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2001-03-08 06:00 | 16.3°S 40.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2001-03-08 12:00 | 17.1°S 39.9°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 999 mb |
| 2001-03-08 18:00 | 17.5°S 39.8°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2001-03-09 00:00 | 18.3°S 40.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2001-03-09 06:00 | 19.6°S 40.3°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2001-03-09 12:00 | 21.0°S 40.6°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2001-03-09 18:00 | 22.0°S 40.7°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 973 mb |
| 2001-03-10 00:00 | 22.8°S 40.6°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2001-03-10 06:00 | 23.6°S 40.5°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-10 12:00 | 24.4°S 40.6°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-10 18:00 | 25.2°S 40.7°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-11 00:00 | 26.0°S 40.5°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-11 06:00 | 26.7°S 40.3°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-11 12:00 | 27.3°S 40.2°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 960 mb |
| 2001-03-11 18:00 | 28.3°S 40.5°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 955 mb |
| 2001-03-12 00:00 | 29.4°S 41.0°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 955 mb |
| 2001-03-12 06:00 | 31.6°S 42.0°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 955 mb |
| 2001-03-12 12:00 | 34.5°S 43.6°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 955 mb |
| 2001-03-12 18:00 | 37.6°S 46.1°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2001-03-13 00:00 | 42.1°S 50.1°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 975 mb |
Cyclone Dera 2001 FAQ
Did Cyclone Dera 2001 make landfall?
Yes. Dera made landfall near Sadjoavato, Madagascar on Mar 6 2001, with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Dera get in 2001?
Dera peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 955 mb.
When did Dera form and dissipate?
Dera was first tracked on Mar 4 2001 and last tracked on Mar 13 2001, about 9 days in all.