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Storms named Dianmu

Four storms have been named Dianmu since 2004: four in the West Pacific (2004, 2010, 2016 and 2021). The strongest, in 2004, peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 180 mph (285 km/h).

Times used
4
2004–2021
Strongest
2004 · Cat 5
879 mb
Most recent
2021
West Pacific
First used
2004
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Every storm named Dianmu, newest first

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2021)

TS
Dates
September 21, 2021 to September 26, 2021 (5 days)
Peak wind
40 mph / 65 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
1001 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
0.1

Dianmu formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It made landfall near Núi Thành, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2021): track and history

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2016)

TS
Dates
August 15, 2016 to August 20, 2016 (5 days)
Peak wind
50 mph / 85 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
989 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
0.5

Dianmu formed in the West Pacific in August 2016 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Xucheng, China and last near Kiến An, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2016): track and history

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2010)

TS
Dates
August 6, 2010 to August 13, 2010 (7 days)
Peak wind
65 mph / 100 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
982 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
2.4

Dianmu formed in the West Pacific in August 2010 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Boseong, South Korea and last near Yurihonjō, Japan. The system was tracked for 7 days.

Tropical Storm Dianmu (2010): track and history

Super Typhoon Dianmu (2004)

C5
Dates
June 11, 2004 to June 28, 2004 (17 days)
Peak wind
180 mph / 285 km/h · Category 5
Lowest pressure
879 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
37.6

Dianmu formed in the West Pacific in June 2004 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 879 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 17 days.

Super Typhoon Dianmu (2004): track and history

Where storms named Dianmu made landfall

StormLandfall nearDate (UTC)Wind
Dianmu 2021Núi Thành, Vietnam2021-09-23 15:0040 mph / 60 km/h
Dianmu 2016Xucheng, China2016-08-18 09:0030 mph / 50 km/h
Dianmu 2016Kiến An, Vietnam2016-08-19 06:0045 mph / 75 km/h
Dianmu 2010Boseong, South Korea2010-08-10 21:0050 mph / 85 km/h
Dianmu 2010Yurihonjō, Japan2010-08-12 08:0035 mph / 55 km/h

Questions about the name Dianmu

When was the last time a storm was named Dianmu?

The most recent was Tropical Storm Dianmu in 2021, in the West Pacific. It formed on September 21, peaked at 40 mph (65 km/h) and lasted 5 days. It made landfall near Núi Thành, Vietnam. Before that, the name was used in 2016, 2010 and 2004.

What was the strongest storm named Dianmu?

Super Typhoon Dianmu in 2004 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 879 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in June. The weakest of the four, in 2021, peaked at 40 mph (65 km/h).