Hurricane Odile

This article is about the 2014 hurricane. For other uses, see Hurricane Odile (disambiguation).
Hurricane Odile
Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS)

Hurricane Odile as a Category 4 hurricane on September 14, 2014
Formed September 10, 2014
Dissipated September 19, 2014
(Remnant low after September 18)
Highest winds 1-minute sustained: 140 mph (220 km/h)
Lowest pressure 918 mbar (hPa); 27.11 inHg
Fatalities 11 direct, 4 indirect
Damage $1.22 billion (2014 USD)
Areas affected Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Part of the 2014 Pacific hurricane season

Hurricane Odile is the most intense landfalling tropical cyclone on the Baja California peninsula during the satellite era, alongside Hurricane Olivia in 1967. Sweeping across the peninsula in September 2014, Odile inflicted widespread damage, particularly in the state of Baja California Sur, in addition to causing lesser impacts on the Mexican mainland and Southwestern United States. The precursor to Odile developed into a tropical depression south of Mexico on September 10 and quickly reached tropical storm strength. After meandering for several days, Odile began to track northwestward, intensifying to hurricane status before rapidly reaching its Category 4 hurricane peak intensity on September 14. The cyclone slightly weakened before making landfall near Cabo San Lucas with winds of 125 mph (200 km/h). Odile gradually weakened as it tracked across the length of the Baja California Peninsula, briefly tracking into the Gulf of California before degenerating into a remnant system on September 17. These remnants tracked northeastward across the Southwestern United States before they were no longer identifiable on September 19.

Odile was initially forecast to curve out to sea, avoiding land as it tracked westward. As a result, only minor weather alerts were posted by the local governments of southwestern Mexico. However, precautionary measures on the Baja California peninsula began in earnest after Odile unexpectedly took a direct course towards the peninsula. A state of emergency was declared for several municipalities and 164 shelters were opened with a total capacity of 30,000 people. Due to the unanticipated threat of Odile, approximately 26,000 foreign tourists remained on the endangered peninsula at the time of landfall.

The combination of heavy rainfall and storm surge associated with Odile's initial development off the southern coast of Mexico led to minor coastal damage across southwestern Mexico and three deaths in Oaxaca and Jalisco. The bulk of impacts associated with the hurricane occurred on the Baja California peninsula, where damages amounted to approximately MXN$16.6 billion (US$1.22 billion). Power outages spurred by Odile's intense winds and rain cut electricity to 92% of the population of Baja California Sur. Severe flooding also occurred, causing rivers to swell and the mass evacuation of people out of hazardous low-lying areas. The remnants of Odile brought rains and unseasonably powerful thunderstorms to the southwestern United States. In total, Odile led to the deaths of 15 people throughout its nine-day existence.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the track and intensity of the storm according to the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale

On September 4, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) indicated the possibility for the development of a low-pressure area south of Mexico which had potential to develop further into a tropical cyclone.[1] By September 7, a large area of thunderstorms associated with a trough of low-pressure consistent with prior forecasts developed over the region.[2] The broad system slowly progressed westward and gradually organized over the next few days;[3] at 09:00 UTC, the NHC determined that the disturbance had become sufficiently intense and organized to be classified as a tropical depression 245 mi (395 km) southwest of Acapulco, Mexico.[4][5] A continued increase in storms and organization prompted the NHC to upgrade the system to tropical storm status six hours after formation, designating the system with the name Odile.[6] Despite these developments, wind shear caused the storm's center of circulation to remain separated from the bulk of convection.[7] As a result, further intensification was slowed.[8] Due to the lack of atmospheric steering currents at the time, Odile assumed a slow, meandering course towards the west.[8][9] Continued wind shear caused the tropical storm to become relatively disorganized on September 11 before abating, allowing for thunderstorms to rebuild over Odile's circulation center on September 12.[10] The relaxed wind shear enabled the growth of intense rainbands encircling the tropical cyclone as well as improved outflow.[11] The following day, Odile quickly attained a large central dense overcast; in accordance with satellite intensity estimates, the NHC upgraded the storm to hurricane intensity.[12]

Satellite loop of Odile making landfall on September 15

Upon being classified as a hurricane on September 13, Odile began to track towards the north-northwest.[12] At around the same time, satellite imagery indicated the formation of an eye.[13] Towards the end of the day, Odile began a phase of rapid intensification;[14] by 06:00 UTC on September 14, the cyclone had reached Category 4 intensity on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h).[15] Intensification leveled off thereafter as an eyewall replacement cycle, common in intense hurricanes, began to run its course.[16] Despite these indications, an United States Air Force aircraft reconnaissance flight observed a barometric pressure of 922 mbar (hPa; 27.23 inHg); this measurement was much lower than expected and was the lowest pressure reading officially recorded throughout Odile's existence.[17] Nonetheless, the eroding of the hurricane's inner core due to the eyewall replacement cycle resulted in gradual weakening after peak intensity.[18] Still maintaining its north-northwesterly course with little deviation,[18] Odile made landfall near Cabo San Lucas as a Category 3 hurricane at 04:45 UTC on September 15 with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) with a central pressure of 941 mbar (hPa; 27.79 inHg). The wind estimates tie Odile with Hurricane Olivia in 1967 as the strongest tropical cyclone to move ashore Baja California Sur in the satellite era.[19]

Despite the presence of land, only gradual weakening occurred initially after Odile made landfall.[20] However, the Baja California peninsula's mountainous terrain began to take its toll on the hurricane,[21] weakening it down to a tropical storm by September 16.[22] Although the storm's convection was thinning out,[22] Odile retained a well-organized satellite appearance and occasional bursts of thunderstorm activity.[23] On September 17, a nearby mid-level ridge steered the system slowly northeastward, moving Odile into the Gulf of California as a moderate tropical storm.[24] Despite the very warm waters of the gulf,[25] the emergence of wind shear and land interaction offset otherwise favorable conditions.[26] Odile continued to weaken as its convection sped northeastwards into Mexico and the southwestern United States;[27] at 21:00 UTC on September 17, the NHC determined that the tropical storm had degenerated into a remnant area of low-pressure inland over northwestern mainland Mexico.[28] The remnant circulation of Odile continued to track northeastward, entering extreme southeastern Arizona by 09:00 UTC on September 18.[29] This circulation dissipated by September 19, just east of the border between Arizona and New Mexico, leaving behind a marked mass of thunderstorms which persisted across the region for the next several days.[30]

Preparations

Most intense Pacific hurricanes[31]
Hurricane Year Pressure
hPa inHg
1 Linda 1997 902 26.64
2 Rick 2009 906 26.76
3 Kenna 2002 913 26.96
4 Ava 1973 915 27.02
Ioke 2006
6 Marie 2014 918 27.11
Odile 2014
8 Guillermo 1997 919 27.14
9 Gilma 1994 920 27.17
10 Elida 2002 921 27.20
Hernan 2002
Celia 2010
Listing is only for tropical cyclones in the Pacific Ocean
north of the equator and east of the International Dateline

Shortly after formation, a "yellow" alert was issued for western Michoacán, while a "green" alert was issued for the rest of the state, Colima, and Jalisco. A "blue" alert was in effect for Nayarit, Oaxaca, and Guerrero.[32] When the hurricane abruptly veered towards Mexico, the Baja California Peninsula was placed under "red" (maximum) alert.[33]

Following a sudden shift in the project track, a state of emergency was declared on September 14 in La Paz, Los Cabos, Comondú, Loreto and Mulegé.[34] In Cabo San Lucas, 2,100 marine workers were set up to start evacuations.[35] In La Paz, classes were suspended[36] and the city's airport was closed.[37] Throughout the peninsula, 164 shelters were opened,[38] which can accommodate 30,000 people.[37] However, only 3,500 persons used these shelters.[37] At the time of landfall, hotels in the state were at 46% of capacity, equal to 30,000 tourists, 26,000 of which were foreigners.[39] The ports of La Paz, Los Cabos, San José del Cabo, and Loreto were closed.[40] Around 800 marines were placed on standby. Police with megaphones walked through vulnerable areas in Cabo San Lucas urging people to evacuate.[41]

Much of southern Sonora was placed under a "yellow" alert, while a "green" alert was in effect for the central part of the state.[42] On September 15, the "yellow" alert was upgraded to a "red" alert while classes were canceled in 34 municipalities.[43] After entering in the Gulf of California, a "red" alert was declared for Hermosillo.[44] Roughly 214 people were evacuated to shelter in Sinaloa.[40]

Impact

Costliest Known Pacific Hurricanes
Rank Storm Season Cost (2015 USD)
1 Manuel 2013 $4.25 billion
2 Paul 1982 $3.81 billion
3 Iniki 1992 $3.03 billion
4 Beatriz 1993 $2.78 billion
5 "Mexico" 1959 $2.27 billion
6 Odile 2014 $1.22 billion
7 Octave 1983 $1.21 billion
8 Agatha 2010 $1.19 billion
9 Aletta 1982 $1.12 billion
10 Norman 1978 $1.08 billion
Main article: List of Pacific hurricanes

Western Mexico

Heavy rains partially associated with the storm brought flooding to Oaxaca resulted in two fatalities; a 9-year old was swept away in a river while a company worker was struck by lightning.[45] Due to a combination of high waves and storm surge, 69 buildings in Acapulco were damaged, including 18 restaurants and a portion of a scenic walkway.[46] Along the beaches of Nayarit and Colima, minor damage was reported.[47] On the beach in Puerto Vallarta, two people were killed due to high waves.[48]

Baja California Peninsula

After making landfall as a major hurricane, Odile brought widespread damage to the Baja California Peninsula.[49] Peninsula-wide, a total of 534 transmission towers and 700,963 telephone poles were downed; both these totals exceeded the totals of Hurricane Manuel, which devastated Western Mexico in 2013, and Hurricane Wilma.[50] Consequently, at least 239,000 people were left without electricity throughout Baja California Sur alone,[51] equal to around 92% of the state's population.[44] All supplies of drinking water across Baja California Sur was cut off.[52]

All flights in and out of the Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Los Cabos, and Loreto airports were cancelled on September 15.[53][54] A terminal roof at the Los Cabos was detached and the ceiling was partially destroyed.[54] As a result, approximately 3,000-4,000 people aboard 44 flights were stranded.[55] Although the interior walls of the airport in La Paz sustained damage, the airport resumed normal operations within a week following Odile.[54] Throughout the peninsula, 30,000 vacationers were stranded,[56] including 26,000 from other nations, mainly from the United States, Canada, and the UK, although many of the stranded were evacuated to shelters,[57] though one of the shelters collapsed due to overcrowding.[54] By September 16, many tourists were airlifted to surrounding airports, including Tijuana, Mazatlán, Guadalajara, and Mexico City,[57] although one person perished on a flightback due to a heart attack due to the stress the storm created.[58]

Offshore, eight fishermen were rescued.[37] In Cabo San Lucas, many trees and poles were downed[59][60] The city of San José del Cabo sustained severe damage from the hurricane, where communication service was lost[40] and one bridge was severely damaged.[52] There, numerous hotels temporarily closed,[61] including one that was forced to close for the remainder of the year.[62] The Wild Canyon, an amusement park located between San Jose del Caob and Cabo San Lucas, was 80% destroyed, including a 1,082 ft (330 m) long suspension bridge.[63]

Damage along the coast of Santa Rosalía

Along the La Paz harbor, 22 boats were damaged.[64] The Instituto Sucaliforniano del Deporte, a sports stadium in La Paz, suffered extensive damage from the hurricane.[65] In Vizcaino, 3,500 farm workers were evacuated. The town of San Ignacio was isolated due to road closers.[66] Repairs to bridges near Todos Santos and Puerto Chale totaled MXN$500 million.[67]

About 30% of all crops on the peninsula were destroyed. A total of 10,000 homes sustained damage, 1,800 of which were demolished. The majority of hotels along the southern portion of the state sustained minor damage.[52] A minimum of 63% of all 760 schools in the southern portion of the peninsula were damaged.[68]

A concrete power pole destroyed by the storm in La Paz

Five people were directly killed due to the hurricane on the peninsula,[69] including a 62 year old man that died in Santa Rosalia, who perished when trying to cross a river, a man who died of a heart attack in La Paz,[70] and a South Korean mining executive whose car was swept away due to flooding.[71] Overall, more than 11,000 people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding.[44] At least 135 people were injured.[54] Total damage from Odile amounted to approximately MX$16.6 billion (US$1.22 billion),[72] with most of the damage coming from the infrastructural and agricultural sectors of the economy.[73]

On the eastern side of the peninsula, in the Bahía de los Ángeles area, 90 families were homeless due to floodwaters 1 m (3.3 ft) deep.[74] Following the disaster, about 500 workers were deployed to provide 2,000 groceries to victims.[75] That town was isolated when the hurricane destroyed the only road in.[76]

Northwestern Mexico

After making its final landfall, the storm brought heavy rains to the northeastern part of the country. In Monterrey, four people perished, three of which died along the outskirts of the city in a car that was attempting to cross a creek; two children were also missing in this incident.[77]

United States

The remnants of Hurricane Odile caused damage across central and eastern San Diego County, generating high winds and several uncharacteristically powerful thunderstorms in the region. Gusty winds uprooted trees, felled branches, cut power lines, crushed several cars, and flipped at least one airplane at Montgomery Field Airport.[78][79] Further west, Odile brought heavy rains to portions of Arizona and southern New Mexico, including 3.3 in (84 mm) in Douglas, 4.13 in (105 mm) in Mogollon, 3.63 in (92 mm) in Glenwood, and 3.5 in (89 mm) at Chaparral.[54] Nation-wide, Gail received 15.26 in (388 mm), prompting road closers, power outages, and flash flood warnings.[54] In all, two people were killed in the United States; a sheriff deputy died in Texas and an oil field worker died in New Mexico as a result of flooding from Odile.[80]

Aftermath

Officials estimated that it would take 10 days for the Los Cabos airport to fully re-open.[81] In the aftermath, looting was reported, and martial law was declared.[76] Hundreds of people robbed food, water, televisions and other good in supermarkets and even some dwellings in both Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. In response, the government deployed 1,000 extra federal police and soldiers to the Baja California peninsula. A series of "police checkpoints" were set up to prevent looters from migrating to La Paz, the capital and largest city of the state. Furthermore, 15 neighborhoods organized their own security systems. In all, three people were arrested due to looting.[71]

Within nine days after Odile, power was resorted to 95% of customers across the peninsula[50] and by early October, power was fully restored. Due to efforts of over 20,000 workers, all of the destroyed bridges were repaired within two months.[67] Tax cuts were also given to all citizens of the nation.[82] On September 26, Walmart re-opened all stores across San Jose Del Cabo.[83] On October 3, the first cruise ship returned to the state. Seven days later, the San Jose Del Cabo airport resumed international flights. Within seven weeks after Odile, 70% of restaurants and 80% of recreational actives had resumed operations, and 3,000 hotel rooms were open.[84] Towards the end of the year, most of the facilities in the aforementioned Wild Canyon amusement park had return to normal.[63] By early 2015, several San Jose del Cabo corridor area hotels were already re-built,[85] and with many others expected to re-open by June. By early February, 80% of 14,00 hotel rooms in the area were available for use.[63] However, inland areas of the city did not recover as quickly.[86] The resort town of Cabo San Lucas did not suffer as much damage as surrounding areas, and thus recovered quickly.[85]

The Mexican Red Cross collected 163 tons of aid to victims of Odile in part due to the efforts of 1,080 persons. The government of Chiapas sent an additional 60 tons of aid to Baja California Sur.[87]

As a result of the damage and destruction caused by the storm in Mexico, the name Odile was later retired by the World Meteorological Organization, and will never be used again for an Eastern Pacific hurricane. It will be replaced with Odalys for the 2020 Pacific hurricane season.[88]

See also

Notes

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