1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season ran year-round from July 1 to June 30. Tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere reaches its peak from mid-February to early March.

1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formed	November 20, 1974
Last system dissipated	April 6, 1975
Strongest storm
Name	Val and Alison
• Maximum winds	155 km/h (100 mph) (10-minute sustained)
• Lowest pressure	945 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total disturbances	6
Tropical cyclones	5
Severe tropical cyclones	3
Total fatalities	Unknown
Total damage	Unknown
Related articles
1974–75 Australian region cyclone season 1974–75 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77

Systems

Cyclone 04P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	December 6 – December 9
Peak intensity	65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min);

This cyclone existed from December 6 to December 9.

Cyclone 05P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	December 11 – December 15
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min);

This cyclone existed from December 11 to December 15.

Cyclone 06P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	December 18 – December 24
Peak intensity	95 km/h (60 mph) (1-min);

This cyclone existed from December 18 to December 24.

Tropical Cyclone Flora

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 12 – January 22
Peak intensity	100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 980 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Flora existed from January 12 to January 22.

Tropical Cyclone Gloria

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 19 – January 23
Peak intensity	100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); 976 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Gloria existed from January 14 to January 23.

Cyclone 15P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 19 – January 21
Peak intensity	65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min);

This cyclone existed from January 19 to January 21.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Val

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	January 24 – February 5
Peak intensity	155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 945 hPa (mbar)

This cyclone existed from January 24 to February 5.

Cyclone 18P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 26 – January 28
Peak intensity	65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min);

This cyclone existed from January 26 to January 28.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Alison

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	March 4 – March 13
Peak intensity	155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min); 945 hPa (mbar)

This cyclone existed from March 4 to March 13.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Betty

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	March 30 – April 12
Peak intensity	130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min); 965 hPa (mbar)

This cyclone existed from March 30 to April 12.

Other systems

The first tropical disturbance of the season was first noted on November 19, while it was located within the Australian region about 500 km (310 mi) to the north of Brisbane, Australia.^[1][2] Over the next couple of days, the system moved north-westwards into the South Pacific basin towards New Caledonia, before it recurved south-eastwards and was last noted as it moved back into the Australian region during November 24.^[1][3] A windspeed of 75 km/h (45 mph) was recorded in northern New Zealand and associated with this system.^[1]

Seasonal effects

1974–75 South Pacific cyclone season

Name	Dates active	Peak intensity			Areas affected	Damage (US$)	Deaths	Refs
		Category	Wind speed	Pressure
Unnamed	November 20 – 24	Category 1 tropical cyclone	85 km/h (50 mph)	994 hPa (29.35 inHg)	New Caledonia	Unknown	Unknown	[1]
Flora	January 12 – 22	Category 2 tropical cyclone	100 km/h (65 mph)	980 hPa (28.94 inHg)		Unknown	Unknown
Gloria	January 19 – 23	Category 2 tropical cyclone	100 km/h (65 mph)	980 hPa (28.94 inHg)		Unknown	Unknown
Val	January 24 – February 5	Category 3 severe tropical cyclone	155 km/h (100 mph)	965 hPa (28.50 inHg)		Unknown	Unknown
Alison	March 4 – 13	Category 3 severe tropical cyclone	130 km/h (80 mph)	965 hPa (28.50 inHg)		Unknown	Unknown
Betty	March 30 – April 12	Category 3 severe tropical cyclone	155 km/h (100 mph)	965 hPa (28.50 inHg)		Unknown	Unknown	[4]
Season aggregates
6 systems	November 20, 1974 – April 12, 1975		155 km/h (100 mph)	965 hPa (28.50 inHg)

See also

• Tropical cyclones portal

• Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1974, 1975
• Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1974, 1975
• Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1974, 1975
• North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1974, 1975
• List of tropical cyclone records