Impact
| Rank | Hurricane | Season | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mexico" | 1959 | 1,800+ |
| 2 | Paul | 1982 | 1,424 |
| 3 | Liza | 1976 | 650–1,000 |
| 4 | Tara | 1961 | 436–500 |
| 5 | Aletta | 1982 | 308 |
| 6 | Pauline | 1997 | 230–400 |
| 7 | Agatha | 2010 | 190 |
| 8 | Tico | 1983 | 135 |
| 9 | Ismael | 1995 | 116 |
| 10 | "Mazatlán" | 1943 | 100 |
| Lidia | 1981 | 100 | |
Hurricane Pauline lightly affected the state of Chiapas, but severely affected Oaxaca and Guerrero, two of the poorest regions of Mexico. The area most impacted was the region in and around Acapulco. Throughout the country, Hurricane Pauline resulted in $447.8 million in damage (1997 USD). A report issued by the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs reported 137 deaths three days after Hurricane Pauline. Four days after the passage of the hurricane, a Reuters news report stated there were 173 dead with about 200 missing, while the government of Mexico issued a statement reporting 149 deaths. Ultimately, media reports indicated a death toll of at least 230 people, and the Mexican Red Cross estimated 400 dead and at least 1,900 missing. The Church World Service estimated at least 500 people were killed. Relief Web suggests that 217 fatalities were reported and 600,000 people were impacted. Approximately 300,000 people were left homeless due to the storm.
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