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Storms named Brendan

Four storms have been named Brendan since 1985: four in the West Pacific (1985, 1991, 1991 and 1994). The strongest, in 1985, peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with winds of 105 mph (165 km/h).

Times used
4
1985–1994
Strongest
1985 · Cat 2
955 mb
Most recent
1994
West Pacific
First used
1985
In our archive since 1980
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1994199119911985Tracks: IBTrACS / NHC

Every storm named Brendan, newest first

Tropical Storm Brendan (1994)

TS
Dates
July 25, 1994 to August 3, 1994 (9 days)
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
992 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
2.3

Brendan formed in the West Pacific in July 1994 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made landfall near Cheongju-si, South Korea. The system was tracked for 9 days.

Tropical Storm Brendan (1994): track and history

Tropical Depression Brendan (1991)

TD
Dates
July 25, 1991 to July 28, 1991 (3 days)
Peak wind
— · Tropical depression
Lowest pressure
—
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
0.0

Brendan formed in the West Pacific in July 1991. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.

Tropical Depression Brendan (1991): track and history

Typhoon Brendan (1991)

C1
Dates
July 15, 1991 to July 25, 1991 (11 days)
Peak wind
80 mph / 130 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure
980 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
4.8

Brendan formed in the West Pacific in July 1991 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Cabagan, Philippines and last near Taishan, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.

Typhoon Brendan (1991): track and history

Typhoon Brendan (1985)

C2
Dates
September 25, 1985 to October 8, 1985 (14 days)
Peak wind
105 mph / 165 km/h · Category 2
Lowest pressure
955 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
11.2

Brendan formed in the West Pacific in September 1985 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.

Typhoon Brendan (1985): track and history

Where storms named Brendan made landfall

StormLandfall nearDate (UTC)Wind
Brendan 1994Cheongju-si, South Korea1994-08-01 06:0045 mph / 75 km/h
Brendan 1991Cabagan, Philippines1991-07-22 06:0080 mph / 130 km/h
Brendan 1991Taishan, China1991-07-24 03:0070 mph / 110 km/h

Questions about the name Brendan

When was the last time a storm was named Brendan?

The most recent was Tropical Storm Brendan in 1994, in the West Pacific. It formed on July 25, peaked at 60 mph (95 km/h) and lasted 9 days. It made landfall near Cheongju-si, South Korea. Before that, the name was used in 1991 and 1985.

What was the strongest storm named Brendan?

Typhoon Brendan in 1985 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 2 typhoon with winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in September. The weakest of the four, in 1991, peaked below tropical-storm strength.