Typhoon Sinlaku

Last updated September 10, 2022

The name Sinlaku has been used for four tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Federated States of Micronesia and means Kosrae, a legendary goddess.

Typhoon Sinlaku (2002) (T0216, 22W) – struck China
Typhoon Sinlaku (2008) (T0813, 15W, Marce) – struck Taiwan and approached Japan
Tropical Storm Sinlaku (2014) (T1421, 22W, Queenie) – struck Philippines and Vietnam
Tropical Storm Sinlaku (2020) (T2003, 04W) – a weak tropical storm that affected southern China and northern Vietnam.

Preceded by Nuri	Pacific typhoon season names Sinlaku	Succeeded by Hagupit

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Typhoon Sinlaku was a damaging typhoon that affected Okinawa, Taiwan, and eastern China in September 2002. The 16th named storm of the 2002 Pacific typhoon season, Sinlaku formed on August 27 northeast of the Northern Marianas Islands. After initially moving to the north, it began a generally westward motion that it maintained for the rest of its duration. Sinlaku strengthened into a typhoon and attained its peak winds on August 31. Over the next few days, it fluctuated slightly in intensity while moving over or near the Ryukyu Islands. On September 4, the typhoon's eye crossed over Okinawa. It dropped heavy rainfall and produced strong winds that left over 100,000 people without power. Damage on the island was estimated at $14.3 million.

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