Storms named Phyllis

Three storms have been named Phyllis since 1981: three in the West Pacific (1981, 1984 and 1987). The strongest, in 1987, peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h).

Times used

1981–1987

Strongest

1987 · Cat 3

960 mb

Most recent

1987

West Pacific

First used

1981

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Every storm named Phyllis, newest first

Typhoon Phyllis (1987)

Dates: December 9, 1987 to December 20, 1987 (12 days)
Peak wind: 115 mph / 185 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure: 960 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 8.0

Phyllis formed in the West Pacific in December 1987 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made 4 landfalls, first near Borongan, Philippines and last near Bansud, Philippines. The system was tracked for 12 days.

Typhoon Phyllis (1987): track and history

Typhoon Phyllis (1984)

Dates: October 7, 1984 to October 14, 1984 (8 days)
Peak wind: 90 mph / 150 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 975 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 4.7

Phyllis formed in the West Pacific in October 1984 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Typhoon Phyllis (1984): track and history

Typhoon Phyllis (1981)

Dates: July 31, 1981 to August 8, 1981 (8 days)
Peak wind: 75 mph / 120 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 975 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 2.1

Phyllis formed in the West Pacific in July 1981 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Typhoon Phyllis (1981): track and history

Where storms named Phyllis made landfall

Storm	Landfall near	Date (UTC)	Wind
Phyllis 1987	Borongan, Philippines	1987-12-15 21:00	110 mph / 175 km/h
Phyllis 1987	Cataingan, Philippines	1987-12-16 06:00	105 mph / 165 km/h
Phyllis 1987	Puro, Philippines	1987-12-16 12:00	100 mph / 155 km/h
Phyllis 1987	Bansud, Philippines	1987-12-17 09:00	75 mph / 120 km/h

Questions about the name Phyllis

When was the last time a storm was named Phyllis?

The most recent was Typhoon Phyllis in 1987, in the West Pacific. It formed on December 9, peaked at 115 mph (185 km/h) and lasted 12 days. It made landfall near Borongan, Philippines. Before that, the name was used in 1984 and 1981.

What was the strongest storm named Phyllis?

Typhoon Phyllis in 1987 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in December and made landfall near Borongan, Philippines. The weakest of the three, in 1981, peaked at 75 mph (120 km/h).