Hurricane Miriam

Hurricane Miriam was the second-most intense tropical cyclone of all time, behind only Typhoon Tip of 1979, and it remains the most intense Pacific hurricane ever recorded. Part of the record-breaking 1994 Pacific hurricane season, Miriam formed from a tropical wave on September 15.

Retirement
Due to the extreme damage and extensive loss of life caused by the storm, the name Miriam was retired after the season. It will never again be used for a Pacific hurricane. It was replaced by Mindy for the 2000 season.