Storms named Sibyl

Two storms have been named Sibyl since 1992: two in the West Pacific (1992 and 1995). The strongest, in 1992, peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h).

Times used

1992–1995

Strongest

1992 · Cat 3

940 mb

Most recent

1995

West Pacific

First used

1992

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19951992Tracks: IBTrACS / NHC

Every storm named Sibyl, newest first

Typhoon Sibyl (1995)

Dates: September 21, 1995 to October 4, 1995 (13 days)
Peak wind: 110 mph / 175 km/h · Category 2
Lowest pressure: 985 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 9.5

Sibyl formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Catbalogan, Philippines and last near Maoming, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.

Typhoon Sibyl (1995): track and history

Typhoon Sibyl (1992)

Dates: September 4, 1992 to September 19, 1992 (15 days)
Peak wind: 125 mph / 205 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure: 940 mb
Ocean: West Pacific
ACE: 18.7

Sibyl formed in the West Pacific in September 1992 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 15 days.

Typhoon Sibyl (1992): track and history

Where storms named Sibyl made landfall

Storm	Landfall near	Date (UTC)	Wind
Sibyl 1995	Catbalogan, Philippines	1995-09-29 12:00	75 mph / 120 km/h
Sibyl 1995	Pila, Philippines	1995-09-30 15:00	105 mph / 165 km/h
Sibyl 1995	Maoming, China	1995-10-03 06:00	65 mph / 100 km/h

Questions about the name Sibyl

When was the last time a storm was named Sibyl?

The most recent was Typhoon Sibyl in 1995, in the West Pacific. It formed on September 21, peaked at 110 mph (175 km/h) and lasted 13 days. It made landfall near Catbalogan, Philippines. Before that, the name was used in 1992.

What was the strongest storm named Sibyl?

Typhoon Sibyl in 1992 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in September. The weakest of the two, in 1995, peaked at 110 mph (175 km/h).