&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Hazel_1965_track.png) Track map for Tropical Storm Hazel | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 24, 1965 |
| Dissipated | September 27 1965 |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 45 mph (75 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | ≤986 mbar (hPa); ≤29.12 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 6 |
| Damage | $10 million (1965 USD) |
| Areas affected | Mexico |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1965 Pacific hurricane season | |
Tropical Storm Hazel was a weak East Pacific tropical cyclone that caused heavy damage in Mexico. The costliest storm of the 1965 Pacific hurricane season, it formed from a northward-moving disturbance that originated southeast of Socorro Island. After reaching tropical storm strength on the Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale, the cyclone turned to the east-northeast. The storm made landfall near Mazatlán on September 26 and quickly transitioned an extratropical cyclone. Although fairly weak, the system was responsible for causing heavy damage to the Mexican economy. Flooding in Mazatlán washed out many houses and submerged others in muddy water. At least six people died with damages totaling $10 million (1965 USD) and possibly higher. The name Hazel was retired following this storm.