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Highest sustained wind in a tropical cyclone

The current highest sustained wind in a tropical cyclone record is 214.4 mph, held by Hurricane Patricia and Typhoon Nancy (tied), set on October 23, 2015. Last checked October 14, 2026.

214.4

mph

Hurricane Patricia and Typhoon Nancy (tied)

Eastern Pacific Ocean, off Mexico, 2015

Holder
Hurricane Patricia and Typhoon Nancy (tied)
Record
214.4 mph
Metric
345 km/h
Exact figure
345 km/h (215 mph)
Location
Eastern Pacific Ocean, off Mexico
Date set
October 23, 2015
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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