A very strong typhoon is the second highest category used by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to classify tropical cyclones that has reached typhoon intensity in the Northwest Pacific basin. The basin is limited to the north of the equator between the 100th meridian east and the 180th meridian. The category of a very strong typhoon is defined as a tropical cyclone that has 10-minute sustained wind speeds between 85 and 104 knots (157–193 km/h; 97–121 mph) or greater.
| Category | Sustained winds |
|---|---|
| Violent typhoon | ≥105 knots ≥194 km/h |
| Very strong typhoon | 85–104 knots 157–193 km/h |
| Typhoon | 64–84 knots 118–156 km/h |
| Severe tropical storm | 48–63 knots 89–117 km/h |
| Tropical storm | 34–47 knots 62–88 km/h |
| Tropical depression | ≤33 knots ≤61 km/h |
The Northwest Pacific basin covers a vast area in the Pacific Ocean, located north of the equator, between 100°E and 180°E. [1] Several weather agencies monitor this basin, however it is officially monitored by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA, RSMC Tokyo), who is responsible for forecasting, naming and issuing warnings for tropical cyclones. [1] Unofficially, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center also monitors the basin, however these warnings measures 1-minute sustained wind speeds, comparing their scale to the Saffir–Simpson scale. [2] The JMA uses a simpler scale on classifying tropical cyclones adapted by the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee measuring 10-minute sustained wind speeds, ranging from a tropical depression, tropical storm, severe tropical storm and typhoon. [3] Furthermore, the JMA divides the typhoon category into three sub-categories for domestic purposes – a strong typhoon, very strong typhoon and violent typhoon. [3]
This article covers a list of systems developing in the Northwest Pacific basin that were classified by the JMA's category of a violent typhoon. The category of a violent typhoon ranges with 10-minute sustained winds of 105 kn (54 m/s; 121 mph; 194 km/h) or greater. [3]
| Name | System dates | Duration (hours) | Sustained wind speeds | Pressure | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve | July 28 – 29, 1990 | 24 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Mike | November 10 – 12, 1990 | 60 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Philippines, Vietnam, South China | $389 million | 798 | |
| Owen | November 23 – 29, 1990 | 90† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Micronesia | None | 2 | |
| Russ | December 18 – 22, 1990 | 108 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Micronesia | $120 million | None | |
| Walt | May 10 – 14, 1991 | 114 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | None | None | |
| Amy | July 18 – 19, 1991 | 30 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, South China | Unknown | 130 | |
| Ivy | September 6 – 8, 1991 | 45 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | None | 1 | |
| Orchid | October 6 – 9, 1991 | 72 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Seth | November 3 – 11, 1991 | 168† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Micronesia, Philippines | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Bobbie | June 26 – 28, 1992 | 33 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Japan | $2.9 million | None | |
| Janis | August 6 – 8, 1992 | 21 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | $45.6 million | 2 | |
| Kent | August 10 – 12, 1992 | 48 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | None | 5 | |
| Omar | August 29 – September 2, 1992 | 102 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Micronesia, Philippines, Taiwan, China | $561 million | 15 | |
| Ryan | September 6 – 8, 1992 | 48 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Sibyl | September 11 – 12, 1992 | 36 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Ward | October 2 – 3, 1992 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Yvette | October 10 – 16, 1992 | 138 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Philippines | None | None | |
| Dan | November 1 – 2, 1992 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Marshall Islands | None | None | |
| Hunt | November 19 – 20, 1992 | 42 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Marshall Islands | None | None | |
| Robyn | August 6 – 8, 1993 | 66 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan, South Korea | $68 million | 45 | |
| Keoni | August 21 – 22, 1993 | 30 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Marshall Islands | None | None | |
| Yancy | September 1 – 3, 1993 | 42 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Japan | $1.67 billion | 48 | |
| Abe | September 13, 1993 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan | None | None | |
| Ed | October 4 – 5, 1993 | 48 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Name | Track | System dates | Duration (hours) | Sustained wind speeds | Pressure | Areas affected | Damage (USD) | Deaths | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damrey |  | May 9 – 10, 2000 | 30 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Kirogi |  | July 5, 2000 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan | $140 million | 5 | |
| Jelawat |  | August 3, 2000 | 24 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, East China | Unknown | None | |
| Saomai |  | September 9 – 12, 2000 | 57 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, East China, Korean Peninsula | $6.3 billion | 28 | |
| Shanshan |  | September 20 – 23, 2000 | 72 | 175 km/h (140 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Wutip |  | August 29 – 30, 2001 | 30 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Danas |  | September 8 – 9, 2001 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Japan | $12.8 million | 9 | |
| Francisco |  | September 23 – 24, 2001 | 12 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Podul |  | October 23 – 26, 2001 | 90 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
| Mitag |  | March 4 – 6, 2002 | 60 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands | $150 million | 2 | |
| Hagibis |  | May 19 – 20, 2002 | 30 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Rammasun |  | July 2 – 4, 2002 | 39 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, East China, Korean Peninsula | $100 million | 97 | |
| Chataan |  | July 5 – 9, 2002 | 84 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | $660 million | 4 | |
| Halong |  | July 12 – 13, 2002 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Japan | $89.8 million | 10 | |
| Fengshen |  | July 16 – 23, 2002 | 162 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Japan, East China | $4 million | 5 | |
| Phanfone |  | August 15 – 16, 2002 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan | None | None | |
| Ele |  | August 30 – September 4, 2002 | 120 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Higos |  | September 29 – 30, 2002 | 42 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | $2.41 billion | 12 | |
| Haishen |  | November 23, 2002 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 955 hPa (28.20 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Pongsona |  | December 8 – 10, 2002 | 54 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Mariana Islands | $730 million | 1 | |
| Kujira |  | April 15 – 18, 2003 | 72 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Micronesia, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan | $230,000 | 3 | |
| Chan-hom |  | May 23 – 24, 2003 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Mariana Islands | $16 million | None | |
| Imbudo |  | July 20 – 21, 2003 | 36 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, China | $383 million | 5 | |
| Etau |  | August 7, 2003 | 6 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Japan | $295 million | 20 | |
| Ketsana |  | October 21 – 23, 2003 | 66 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Parma |  | October 23 – 30, 2003 | 84† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Lupit |  | November 25 – 29, 2003 | 102 | 185 km/h (110 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Micronesia | $1.7 million | None | |
| Sudal |  | April 9 – 13, 2004 | 108 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Caroline Islands | $14 million | None | |
| Nida |  | May 16 – 18, 2004 | 66 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines, Japan | $1.3 million | 31 | |
| Dianmu |  | June 15 – 20, 2004 | 120 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Japan | $68.5 million | 6 | |
| Mindulle |  | June 28 – 30, 2004 | 54 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, East China, Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | $833 million | 56 | |
| Namtheun |  | July 26 – 27, 2004 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan | None | None | |
| Songda |  | August 31 – September 6, 2004 | 150 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | $9 billion | 28 | |
| Meari |  | September 24 – 27, 2004 | 63† | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Japan | $798 million | 18 | |
| Ma-on |  | October 7 – 9, 2004 | 45 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Japan | $623 million | 7 | |
| Tokage |  | October 16 – 18, 2004 | 54 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Taiwan, Japan | $2.3 billion | 5 | |
| Nock-ten |  | October 23 – 24, 2004 | 36 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Micronesia, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands | None | 3 | |
| Nanmadol |  | December 1, 2004 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | $60.8 million | 77 | |
| Sonca |  | April 24 – 26, 2005 | 48 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
| Nesat |  | June 2 – 6, 2005 | 96† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
| Mawar |  | August 24, 2005 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Japan | None | 2 | |
| Talim |  | August 29 – 31, 2005 | 54 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Taiwan, East China | $1.5 billion | 157 | |
| Nabi |  | August 31 – September 5, 2005 | 132 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Micronesia, Japan, Korean Peninsula | 972 million | 35 | |
| Khanun |  | September 10, 2005 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | $1.22 billion | 16 | |
| Longwang |  | September 28 – October 1, 2005 | 84† | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, East China | $971 million | 149 | |
| Kirogi |  | October 11 – 17, 2005 | 108 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Chanchu |  | May 14 – 17, 2006 | 66 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Philippines, East China, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, South Korea | $879 million | 309 | |
| Ewiniar |  | July 3 – 5, 2006 | 54 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | $1.4 billion | 181 | |
| Xangsane |  | September 27, 2006 | 6 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Indochina | $750 million | 318 | |
| Cimaron |  | October 28 – November 2, 2006 | 54† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 920 hPa (27.17 inHg) | Philippines | $31 million | 35 | |
| Chebi |  | November 10 – 11, 2006 | 24 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Philippines | Unknown | 1 | |
| Utor |  | December 12, 2006 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Philippines | $15.8 million | 38 | |
| Yutu |  | May 19 – 21, 2007 | 60 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Man-yi |  | July 11 – 13, 2007 | 42 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | $105,000 | 16 | |
| Usagi |  | July 31 – August 2, 2007 | 36 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Japan, Korean Peninsula | $225 million | None | |
| Nari |  | September 14 – 15, 2007 | 33 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan, South Korea | $393 million | 23 | |
| Wipha |  | September 17 – 18, 2007 | 36 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Taiwan, East China | $1.3 billion | 20 | |
| Kajiki |  | October 20, 2007 | 18 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Nakri |  | May 29 – 30, 2008 | 42 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | None | None | |
| Fengshen |  | June 21, 2008 | 12 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Philippines, South China | $430 million | 1,371 | |
| Sinlaku |  | September 10 – 13, 2008 | 90 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, East China, Japan | $1.1 billion | 24 | |
| Hagupit |  | September 23, 2008 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, South China, Vietnam | $3 billion | 67 | |
| Kujira |  | May 4 – 5, 2009 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines | $27 million | 28 | |
| Vamco |  | August 19 – 21, 2009 | 54 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Parma |  | September 30 – October 2, 2009 | 36 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam | $617 million | 500 | |
| Lupit |  | October 17 – 19, 2009 | 60 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Philippines, Japan | None | None | |
Compared to the previous decade, only 46 typhoons reached the very strong category as its peak strength from 2010 to 2019. Some notable very strong typhoons include Typhoon Bopha in December 2012 which ravaged the Philippines, killing 1,901 people. Typhoon Faxai of 2019 impacted Japan, costing damages of an estimated US$10 billion, making it the sixth costliest typhoon on record. [4] The longest duration of a storm to hold in a category of a very strong typhoon this decade was Typhoon Goni of 2015, a year where 12 very strong typhoons developed.
| Name | Track | System dates | Duration (hours) | Sustained wind speeds | Pressure | Areas affected | Deaths | Damage (USD) | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanapi |  | September 17 – 18, 2010 | 27 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Taiwan, East China | 105 | $1 billion | |
| Malakas |  | September 24, 2010 | 6 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Chaba |  | October 27 – 28, 2010 | 36 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan | None | None | |
| Ma-on |  | July 15 – 17, 2011 | 54 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | 5 | $5 million | |
| Muifa |  | July 30 – August 5, 2011 | 144 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | 22 | $480 million | |
| Nanmadol |  | August 25 – 27, 2011 | 42 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, East China | 38 | $1.49 billion | |
| Roke |  | September 20, 2011 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan | 13 | $1.2 billion | |
| Nalgae |  | September 30 – October 1, 2011 | 30 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, South China, Vietnam | 18 | $250 million | |
| Guchol |  | June 16 – 18, 2012 | 30 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Philippines, Japan | 3 | $100 million | |
| Bolaven |  | August 24 – 26, 2012 | 42 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 910 hPa (26.87 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula, Northeastern China | 96 | $3.59 billion | |
| Prapiroon |  | October 10 – 12, 2012 | 30 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan | 1 | None | |
| Son-Tinh |  | October 27, 2012 | 30 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Vietnam, South China | 42 | $776 million | |
| Bopha |  | December 1 – 1, 2012 | 96† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Philippines | 1,901 | $1.16 billion | |
| Soulik |  | July 9 – 12, 2013 | 63† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, East China | 16 | $600 million | |
| Danas |  | October 6 – 7, 2013 | 21 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | None | $228,000 | |
| Wipha |  | October 13 – 14, 2013 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | 41 | $409 million | |
| Neoguri |  | July 5 – 8, 2014 | 75 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Japan | 3 | $632 million | |
| Rammasun |  | July 15 – 18, 2014 | 30† | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, South China, Vietnam | 222 | $8.03 billion | |
| Phanfone |  | October 2 – 5, 2014 | 90 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan | 11 | $100 million | |
| Higos |  | February 10, 2015 | 6 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Dolphin |  | May 15 – 18, 2015 | 60 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Mariana Islands | 1 | $13.5 million | |
| Nangka |  | July 7 – 15, 2015 | 132† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Japan | 2 | $209 million | |
| Chan-hom |  | July 9 – 10, 2015 | 36 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Taiwan, East China, Korean Peninsula | 18 | $1.58 billion | |
| Goni |  | August 17 – 24, 2015 | 147† | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, Korean Peninsula, East China | 4 | $1.05 billion | |
| Atsani |  | August 17 – 21, 2015 | 96 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Krovanh |  | September 17 – 18, 2015 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Mujigae |  | October 4, 2015 | 12 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 935 hPa (27.46 inHg) | South China, Vietnam | 29 | $4.26 billion | |
| Koppu |  | October 16 – 18, 2015 | 48 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan | 62 | $313 million | |
| Champi |  | October 18 – 22, 2015 | 78† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| In-fa |  | November 20 – 22, 2015 | 48 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Caroline Islands | None | None | |
| Melor |  | December 13 – 15, 2015 | 36† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines | 51 | $148 million | |
| Lionrock |  | August 24 – 29, 2016 | 96† | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan, North Korea | 550 | $3.94 billion | |
| Malakas |  | September 15 – 19, 2016 | 72† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Taiwan, Japan | 1 | $300 million | |
| Megi |  | September 27, 2016 | 6 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, East China | 52 | $1.57 billion | |
| Songda |  | October 10 – 12, 2016 | 54 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Pacific Northwest | None | None | |
| Sarika |  | October 15, 2016 | 12 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, South China, Vietnam | 37 | $866 million | |
| Noru |  | July 30 – August 3, 2017 | 90 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan | 2 | $100 million | |
| Talim |  | September 13 – 15, 2017 | 42 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Taiwan, East China, Japan | 5 | $750 million | |
| Lan |  | October 20 – 22, 2017 | 54 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 915 hPa (27.02 inHg) | Japan | 17 | $2 billion | |
| Soulik |  | August 20 – 22, 2018 | 42 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Japan, Korean Peninsula | 86 | $125 million | |
| Cimaron |  | August 22, 2018 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Japan | None | $30.6 million | |
| Lingling |  | September 4 – 6, 2019 | 36 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | 8 | $236 million | |
| Faxai |  | September 7 – 8, 2019 | 27 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 955 hPa (28.20 inHg) | Japan | 3 | $10 billion | [4] |
| Bualoi |  | October 21 – 23, 2019 | 66 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, Japan | 13 | $200 million | |
| Fengshen |  | November 15 – 16, 2019 | 36 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 965 hPa (28.50 inHg) | Mariana Islands | None | None | |
| Kammuri |  | December 2, 2019 | 18 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Philippines | 12 | $116 million | |
| Phanfone |  | December 24 – 26, 2019 | 66 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 970 hPa (28.64 inHg) | Caroline Islands, Philippines | 50 | $67.2 million | |
As of the 2023 season, only 14 typhoons have reached its peak strength to be classified as a very strong typhoon. Some notable very strong typhons for this decade are Typhoon Vamco of 2020, which worsened the floods in Vietnam and the Philippines. Typhoon Noru of 2022 which ravaged the Philippines, causing widespread agricultural damages. The deadliest and costliest very strong typhoon so far is Doksuri of July 2023, which killed 137 people. While the longest duration of a storm to hold in a category of a very strong typhoon this decade was Khanun of 2023.
| Name | Track | System dates | Duration (hours) | Sustained wind speeds | Pressure | Areas affected | Deaths | Damage (USD) | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vongfong |  | May 14, 2020 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 960 hPa (28.35 inHg) | Philippines | 5 | $50 million | |
| Bavi |  | August 26, 2020 | 12 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands, Korean Peninsula | 1 | $1 million | |
| Maysak |  | August 31 – September 2, 2020 | 42 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 955 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan, Korean Peninsula | 46 | $100 million | |
| Molave |  | October 27, 2020 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Indochina | 71 | $660 million | |
| Vamco |  | November 14, 2020 | 6 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 955 hPa (28.20 inHg) | Philippines, Vietnam | 102 | $1.06 billion | |
| In-fa |  | July 21 – 22, 2021 | 18 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Philippines, Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan, East China | 6 | $1 billion | |
| Nyatoh |  | December 2 – 3, 2021 | 24 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | None | None | None | |
| Malakas |  | April 12 – 13, 2022 | 42 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 945 hPa (27.91 inHg) | Guam, Caroline Islands, Bonin Islands | None | None | |
| Muifa |  | September 11 – 13, 2022 | 21 | 155 km/h (100 mph) | 950 hPa (28.05 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, Yaeyama Islands, East China | 3 | $437 million | |
| Noru |  | September 24 – 25, 2022 | 24† | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand | 40 | $110 million | |
| Doksuri |  | July 24 – 26, 2023 | 57 | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 925 hPa (27.32 inHg) | Philippines, Taiwan, China | 137 | $28.4 billion | |
| Khanun |  | July 31 – August 2, 2023 | 69 | 195 km/h (120 mph) | 930 hPa (27.46 inHg) | Ryukyu Islands, Taiwan | 12 | $126 million | |
| Lan |  | August 11, 2023 | 21 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Bonin Islands, Japan | 1 | $500 million | |
| Haikui |  | September 3, 2023 | 2 | 155 km/h (105 mph) | 955 hPa (28.20 inHg) | Northern Mariana Islands, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Hong Kong | 16 | $2.31 billion | |
| Koinu |  | October 2 – 3, 2023 | 30† | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 940 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Taiwan | 1 | $18 million | |
| Gaemi |  | July 24, 2024 | 24 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Philippines, Yaeyama Islands, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, North Korea | 126 | $304 million | |
| Ampil |  | August 16, 2024 | 3 | 165 km/h (105 mph) | 950 hPa (27.76 inHg) | Japan, Alaska | 0 | Minimal | |
| Shanshan |  | August 27, 2024 | 12 | 175 km/h (110 mph) | 935 hPa (27.61 inHg) | Japan, South Korea | 6 | Unknown |
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Tropical cyclones and subtropical cyclones are named by various warning centers to simplify communication between forecasters and the general public regarding forecasts, watches and warnings. The names are intended to reduce confusion in the event of concurrent storms in the same basin. Once storms develop sustained wind speeds of more than 33 knots, names are generally assigned to them from predetermined lists, depending on the basin in which they originate. Some tropical depressions are named in the Western Pacific, while tropical cyclones must contain a significant amount of gale-force winds before they are named in the Southern Hemisphere.
The 2005 Pacific typhoon season was the least active typhoon season since 2000, producing 23 named storms, of which 13 became typhoons. It was an event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation, in which tropical cyclones form in the western Pacific Ocean. The season ran throughout 2005, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Kulap, developed on January 13, while the season's last named storm, Bolaven, dissipated on November 20. The season's first typhoon, Haitang, reached typhoon status on July 13, and became the first super typhoon of the year three days later.
The 2000 Pacific typhoon season marked the first year using names contributed by the World Meteorological Organization. It was a rather below-average season, producing a total of 23 tropical storms, 13 typhoons and 4 intense typhoons. The season ran throughout 2000, though typically most tropical cyclones develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Damrey, developed on May 7, while the season's last named storm, Soulik, dissipated on January 4 of the next year. The Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) index for the 2000 Pacific typhoon season as calculated by Colorado State University using data from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center was 252.9 units.
The 1976 Pacific typhoon season has no official bounds; it ran year-round in 1976, but most tropical cyclones tend to form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean between June and December. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Tropical cyclones are ranked on one of five tropical cyclone intensity scales, according to their maximum sustained winds and which tropical cyclone basins they are located in. Only a few classifications are used officially by the meteorological agencies monitoring the tropical cyclones, but other scales also exist, such as accumulated cyclone energy, the Power Dissipation Index, the Integrated Kinetic Energy Index, and the Hurricane Severity Index.
The 2013 Pacific typhoon season was the most active Pacific typhoon season since 2004, and the deadliest since 1975. It featured Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms and one of the strongest landfalling tropical cyclones in history. It was an above-average season with 31 named storms, 13 typhoons, and five super typhoons. The season's first named storm, Sonamu, developed on January 4 while the season's last named storm, Podul, dissipated on November 15. Despite the activity, most of the first seventeen named storms before mid-September were relatively weak, as only two of them reached typhoon intensity. Total damage amounted to at least $26.41 billion (USD), making it at the time the costliest Pacific typhoon season on record; it is currently the fifth costliest, behind the 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024 seasons.
The 2014 Pacific typhoon season was a slightly below average season in terms of named storms, but featured the highest amount of Category 5 typhoons since 1997. This was mainly due to a developing El Niño that favors multiple powerful storms to form in the basin. The season formed twenty-three tropical storms, eleven typhoons, eight super typhoons, and seven Category 5 typhoons. The season's peak months August and September saw minimal activity caused by an unusually strong and a persistent suppressing phase of the Madden–Julian oscillation (MJO). The season ran throughout 2014, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season began with the development of Tropical Storm Lingling on January 18, and ended after Tropical Storm Jangmi which dissipated on January 1 of the next year.
The 2016 Pacific typhoon season is considered to have been the fourth-latest start for a Pacific typhoon season since reliable records began. It was an average season, with a total of 26 named storms, 13 typhoons, and six super typhoons. The season ran throughout 2016, though typically most tropical cyclones develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Nepartak, developed on July 3, while the season's last named storm, Nock-ten, dissipated on December 28.
Throughout 2006, 133 tropical cyclones formed in seven bodies of water known as tropical cyclone basins. Of these, 80 have been named, including two tropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean, and a tropical cyclone in the Mediterranean Sea, by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). The strongest storms of the year were Typhoon Yagi in the Western Pacific, and Cyclone Glenda of the Australian region. The deadliest and costliest storms of the year were a series of five typhoons that struck the Philippines and China; Chanchu, Bilis, Saomai, Xangsane, and Durian, with most of the damage being caused by Durian of November. So far, 27 Category 3 tropical cyclones formed, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones in the year. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2006, as calculated by Colorado State University was 761 units.
This timeline documents all of the events of the 2014 Pacific typhoon season. Most of the tropical cyclones forming between May and November. The scope of this article is limited to the Pacific Ocean, north of the equator between 100°E and the International Date Line. Tropical storms that form in the entire Western Pacific basin are assigned a name by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Tropical depressions that form in this basin are given a number with a "W" suffix by the United States' Joint Typhoon Warning Center. In addition, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) assigns names to tropical cyclones that enter or form in the Philippine area of responsibility. These names, however, are not in common use outside of the Philippines.
Typhoon Meranti, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Ferdie, was one of the most intense tropical cyclones on record. Impacting the Batanes in the Philippines, Taiwan, as well as Fujian Province in September 2016, Meranti formed as a tropical depression on September 8 near the island of Guam. Tracking to the west northwest, Meranti gradually intensified until September 11, at which point it began a period of rapid intensification. Continuing to rapidly intensify, it became a super typhoon early on September 12, as it passed through the Luzon Strait, ultimately reaching its peak intensity on September 13 with 1-minute sustained winds of 315 km/h (195 mph). Shortly afterwards, it passed directly over the island of Itbayat. Meranti passed to the south of Taiwan as a super typhoon, and began weakening steadily as a result of land interaction. By September 15, it struck Fujian Province as a Category 2-equivalent typhoon, becoming the strongest typhoon on record to impact the province. Upon moving inland, rapid weakening ensued and Meranti became extratropical the next day, dissipating shortly afterwards after it passed to the south of the Korean Peninsula.
Typhoon Chaba, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Igme, was the fourth most intense tropical cyclone in 2016 and the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in South Korea since Sanba in 2012. Chaba also caused 7 deaths in the country. Typhoon Chaba was the eighteenth named storm and the eighth typhoon of the 2016 Pacific typhoon season. Chaba originated as a depression around the east-northeast of Guam. Being in a marginally favorable environment, JMA proceeds to name the system as Chaba. On September 28, JTWC gave its identifier as Tropical Depression 21W. Its LLCC starts to improve, prompting the JTWC to upgrade into a tropical storm. Chaba entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, receiving the name Igme as it moved northwestwards. Chaba became more symmetrical which later ensued its rapid intensification.
Typhoon Faxai, known in Japan as Reiwa 1 Bōsō Peninsula Typhoon, was the first typhoon to strike the Kantō region since Mindulle in 2016, and the strongest typhoon to hit the region since Ma-on in 2004. It was also the worst to hit the region since Talas in 2011, until the region was hit by the more destructive Typhoon Hagibis less than a month later. Forming as the fifteenth named storm of the 2019 Pacific typhoon season, the precursor to Faxai was first noted as a weak tropical depression to the east of the International Dateline on August 29. The depression then entered the West Pacific basin on August 30. After moving in a general westward direction, the system strengthened into a named tropical storm by September 5. Faxai then strengthened into the sixth typhoon of the season the next day. Two days later, Faxai reached its peak strength as a Category 4 typhoon just before making landfall in mainland Japan. Turning northeastward, Faxai rapidly weakened and became extratropical on September 10.
Throughout 2013, 139 tropical cyclones formed in seven different areas called basins. Of these, 67 have been named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots. The strongest and deadliest tropical cyclone of the year was Typhoon Haiyan, which was estimated to have a minimum barometric pressure of 895 hPa (26.43 inHg) and caused at least 6,300 deaths in the Philippines. The costliest tropical cyclone of the year was Hurricane Manuel, which was responsible for at least $4.2 billion worth of damages in Mexico. 21 major tropical cyclones formed in 2013, including five Category 5 tropical cyclones. The accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) index for the 2013, as calculated by Colorado State University was 618.5 units.
