List of named storms (C)

This entry refers to named tropical cyclones whose names begin with the letter "C" in various ocean basins around the world. Tropical cyclones are given names for ease of identification and tracking, and the naming conventions vary by region, being maintained by various meteorological organizations such as the National Hurricane Center (NHC) for the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) for the western Pacific.

The lists of names are predetermined and often rotate, being reused every few years. However, names are often retired if a storm is particularly devastating or deadly to avoid causing offense or sensitivity.

For the Atlantic basin, examples of notable storms starting with "C" include:

• Camille (1969): A devastating Category 5 hurricane that struck the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The name was retired.
• Cesar (1996): A hurricane that affected Central America, later becoming Tropical Storm Douglas in the Pacific.
• Claudette (2003): A hurricane that impacted the Gulf Coast of the United States.
• Cristobal (2020): A tropical storm that caused significant flooding in the Gulf Coast.

Other basins have their own sets of names. In the western Pacific, the naming is more complex, involving lists contributed by multiple countries. Therefore, identifying a globally consistent list of "C" names is not possible. Instead, regional organizations maintain their own naming conventions and lists.

Because storm naming practices are dynamic and regionally specific, comprehensive and exhaustive lists are best found on the websites of the relevant meteorological agencies for each basin (e.g., NHC, JMA, Australian Bureau of Meteorology, etc.). These agencies maintain accurate and up-to-date records of named storms and their associated information.