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Storms named Muifa

Four storms have been named Muifa since 2004: four in the West Pacific (2004, 2011, 2017 and 2022). The strongest, in 2011, peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 160 mph (260 km/h).

Times used
4
2004–2022
Strongest
2011 · Cat 5
918 mb
Most recent
2022
West Pacific
First used
2004
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Every storm named Muifa, newest first

Typhoon Muifa (2022)

C3
Dates
September 3, 2022 to September 17, 2022 (13 days)
Peak wind
125 mph / 205 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure
946 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
18.1

Muifa formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 946 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Pudong, China and last near Jimo, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.

Typhoon Muifa (2022): track and history

Tropical Storm Muifa (2017)

TS
Dates
April 22, 2017 to April 29, 2017 (7 days)
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
993 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
0.9

Muifa formed in the West Pacific in April 2017 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.

Tropical Storm Muifa (2017): track and history

Super Typhoon Muifa (2011)

C5
Dates
July 26, 2011 to August 15, 2011 (20 days)
Peak wind
160 mph / 260 km/h · Category 5
Lowest pressure
918 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
34.7

Muifa formed in the West Pacific in July 2011 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 918 mb. It made landfall near Kuandian, China. The system was tracked for 20 days.

Super Typhoon Muifa (2011): track and history

Typhoon Muifa (2004)

C4
Dates
November 13, 2004 to November 26, 2004 (12 days)
Peak wind
130 mph / 215 km/h · Category 4
Lowest pressure
927 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
21.2

Muifa formed in the West Pacific in November 2004 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 927 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Mercedes, Philippines and last near Calintaan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 12 days.

Typhoon Muifa (2004): track and history

Where storms named Muifa made landfall

StormLandfall nearDate (UTC)Wind
Muifa 2022Pudong, China2022-09-14 18:0075 mph / 120 km/h
Muifa 2022Jimo, China2022-09-15 18:0040 mph / 65 km/h
Muifa 2011Kuandian, China2011-08-08 12:0045 mph / 75 km/h
Muifa 2004Mercedes, Philippines2004-11-19 15:0095 mph / 155 km/h
Muifa 2004Calintaan, Philippines2004-11-20 03:0080 mph / 130 km/h

Questions about the name Muifa

When was the last time a storm was named Muifa?

The most recent was Typhoon Muifa in 2022, in the West Pacific. It formed on September 3, peaked at 125 mph (205 km/h) and lasted 13 days. It made landfall near Pudong, China. Before that, the name was used in 2017, 2011 and 2004.

What was the strongest storm named Muifa?

Super Typhoon Muifa in 2011 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 5 super typhoon with winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 918 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in July and made landfall near Kuandian, China. The weakest of the four, in 2017, peaked at 45 mph (75 km/h).