Hurricane Otto (2016) — DPS 34/100
Peak Category 3 · Atlantic
34/100
Destructive Power Score
Hurricane Otto (2016) scored 34/100 on the Destructive Power Score scale — a Moderate event.
Saffir-Simpson rated this a Category 3 based on peak wind alone. DPS combines intensity with storm size, surge potential, duration of coastal exposure, and geographic reach for a fuller picture of destructive potential.
Landfall: Central America Pacific.
Peak Winds
115 mph · 100 kt
Min Pressure
975 mb
Peak IKE
18.0 TJ
Basin
Atlantic
DPS Rating
Moderate
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