Storms named Prapiroon

Five storms have been named Prapiroon since 2000: five in the West Pacific (2000, 2006, 2012, 2018 and 2024). The strongest, in 2012, peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h).

Times used

2000–2024

Strongest

2012 · Cat 3

944 mb

Most recent

2024

West Pacific

First used

2000

In our archive since 1980

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Every storm named Prapiroon, newest first

Tropical Storm Prapiroon (2024)

Dates: July 15, 2024 to July 25, 2024 (10 days)
Peak wind: 70 mph / 110 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 981 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 2.0

Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in July 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wanning, China and last near Thị Trấn Đầm Hà, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.

Tropical Storm Prapiroon (2024): track and history

Typhoon Prapiroon (2018)

Dates: June 27, 2018 to July 5, 2018 (8 days)
Peak wind: 90 mph / 150 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 960 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 7.6

Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in June 2018 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Typhoon Prapiroon (2018): track and history

Typhoon Prapiroon (2012)

Dates: October 5, 2012 to October 23, 2012 (19 days)
Peak wind: 120 mph / 195 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure: 944 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 23.4

Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in October 2012 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 19 days.

Typhoon Prapiroon (2012): track and history

Typhoon Prapiroon (2006)

Dates: July 28, 2006 to August 5, 2006 (8 days)
Peak wind: 80 mph / 130 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 972 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 4.4

Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in July 2006 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 972 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Masaya Sur, Philippines and last near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Typhoon Prapiroon (2006): track and history

Typhoon Prapiroon (2000)

Dates: August 24, 2000 to September 4, 2000 (11 days)
Peak wind: 85 mph / 140 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 965 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 6.6

Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It made landfall near Ayang-ni, North Korea. The system was tracked for 11 days.

Typhoon Prapiroon (2000): track and history

Where storms named Prapiroon made landfall

Storm	Landfall near	Date (UTC)	Wind
Prapiroon 2024	Wanning, China	2024-07-21 18:00	45 mph / 75 km/h
Prapiroon 2024	Thị Trấn Đầm Hà, Vietnam	2024-07-23 00:00	45 mph / 75 km/h
Prapiroon 2006	Masaya Sur, Philippines	2006-07-31 09:00	35 mph / 55 km/h
Prapiroon 2006	Yangjiang, China	2006-08-03 12:00	75 mph / 120 km/h
Prapiroon 2000	Ayang-ni, North Korea	2000-08-31 15:00	65 mph / 100 km/h

Questions about the name Prapiroon

When was the last time a storm was named Prapiroon?

The most recent was Tropical Storm Prapiroon in 2024, in the West Pacific. It formed on July 15, peaked at 70 mph (110 km/h) and lasted 10 days. It made landfall near Wanning, China. Before that, the name was used in 2018, 2012, 2006 and 2000.

What was the strongest storm named Prapiroon?

Typhoon Prapiroon in 2012 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in October. The weakest of the five, in 2024, peaked at 70 mph (110 km/h).