List of storms named Rachel explained

The name Rachel has been used for five tropical cyclones worldwide.

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean:

• Tropical Storm Rachel (1984) – formed in the open ocean
• Tropical Storm Rachel (1990) – made landfall in Mexico twice, caused 18 deaths
• Hurricane Rachel (2014) – Category 1 hurricane, no effect on land

In the Western Pacific Ocean:

• Tropical Storm Rachel (1999) – struck Taiwan, regenerated, before dissipating over the Yellow Sea

In the Southwest Pacific Ocean:

• Cyclone Rachel (1997) – Category 1-equivalent tropical cyclone that struck Port Hedland at peak intensity