1992 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 1992 West Pacific typhoon season produced 28 named storms, 19 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 339, 119% of the average.
Named storms
28
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
19
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
9
Including 2 Category 5
Accumulated energy
119% of normal
ACE 339 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
1992 season at a glance
- Named storms: 28 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 19 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 9, including 2 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 339.1, 119% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 160.8, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Axel, January 6.
- First typhoon: Axel, January 7.
- First major storm: Bobbie, June 26.
- Last storm to dissipate: Hunt, November 22.
- All systems tracked: 30, including 2 that stayed below tropical-storm strength.
Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.
Every storm of the 1992 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axel | – | C1 | 980 mb | — |
| Bobbie | – | C4 | 940 mb | — |
| Chuck | – | C1 | 965 mb | Baocheng, China |
| Deanna | – | TS | — | — |
| Eli | – | C1 | 965 mb | Maria Aurora, Philippines |
| Faye | – | TS | 1000 mb | Dongguan, China |
| Gary | – | C1 | 980 mb | San Mariano, Philippines |
| Helen | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Janis | – | C4 | 935 mb | Ōyanomachi-noboritate, Japan |
| Irving | – | C1 | 980 mb | Shimoda, Japan |
| Lois | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Mark | – | TS | 990 mb | Huanggang, China |
| Nina | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Omar | – | C4 | 920 mb | Lugu, Taiwan |
| Polly | – | TS | 975 mb | Zhudong, Taiwan |
| Ryan | – | C4 | 945 mb | Yes |
| Sibyl | – | C3 | 940 mb | — |
| Ted | – | C1 | 985 mb | Xiulin, Taiwan |
| Unnamed | – | TD | — | — |
| Val | – | TS | 970 mb | — |
| Yvette | – | C5 | 915 mb | — |
| Zack | – | TS | 992 mb | — |
| Angela | – | C2 | 970 mb | Sông Cầu, Vietnam |
| Brian | – | C2 | 950 mb | — |
| Colleen | – | C1 | 980 mb | San Jose del Monte, Philippines |
| Elsie | – | C5 | 915 mb | — |
| TD 29W | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 10B | – | C1 | 994 mb | Wattegama, Sri Lanka |
| Forrest | – | C4 | 952 mb | Cantilan, Philippines |
| Hunt | – | C4 | 940 mb | — |
- Axel: Axel formed in the West Pacific in January 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Bobbie: Bobbie formed in the West Pacific in June 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Chuck: Chuck formed in the West Pacific in June 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Baocheng, China and last near Haiphong, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Deanna: Deanna formed in the West Pacific in June 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Eli: Eli formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 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 3 landfalls, first near Maria Aurora, Philippines and last near Đố Sơn, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Faye: Faye formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It made landfall near Dongguan, China. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Gary: Gary formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near San Mariano, Philippines and last near Shikang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Helen: Helen formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Janis: Janis formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 935 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Ōyanomachi-noboritate, Japan and last near Ōtake, Japan. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Irving: Irving formed in the West Pacific in July 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Shimoda, Japan and last near Nangen, South Korea. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Lois: Lois formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Mark: Mark formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made landfall near Huanggang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nina: Nina formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Omar: Omar formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 920 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Lugu, Taiwan and last near Jinjing, China. The system was tracked for 17 days.
- Polly: Polly formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Zhudong, Taiwan and last near Putian, China. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Ryan: Ryan formed in the West Pacific in August 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. The system was tracked for 16 days.
- Sibyl: 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.
- Ted: Ted formed in the West Pacific in September 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Xiulin, Taiwan and last near Kinzan, South Korea. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1992. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Val: Val formed in the West Pacific in September 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Yvette: Yvette formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 915 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 16 days.
- Zack: Zack formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Angela: Angela formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made landfall near Sông Cầu, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 18 days.
- Brian: Brian formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Colleen: Colleen formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near San Jose del Monte, Philippines and last near Đức Phổ, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Elsie: Elsie formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 915 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- TD 29W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 1992 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- TD 10B: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 1992 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Wattegama, Sri Lanka and last near Kumta, India. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Forrest: Forrest formed in the West Pacific in November 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 952 mb. It made 5 landfalls, first near Cantilan, Philippines and last near Sittwe, Myanmar. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Hunt: Hunt formed in the West Pacific in November 1992 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 1992
Super Typhoon Yvette was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 180 mph (285 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 915 mb, on October 13. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 18 matched it. It produced 14% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 1992
15 of the season’s 30 systems made landfall, 4 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- June 28: Chuck near Baocheng, China, 90 mph (Category 1)
- June 29: Chuck near Haiphong, Vietnam, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- July 11: Eli near Maria Aurora, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- July 13: Eli near Jinjiang, China, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- July 13: Eli near Đố Sơn, Vietnam, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- July 18: Faye near Dongguan, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- July 20: Gary near San Mariano, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 23: Gary near Shikang, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 4: Irving near Shimoda, Japan, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 4: Irving near Koga, Japan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- August 5: Irving near Nangen, South Korea, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- August 8: Janis near Ōyanomachi-noboritate, Japan, 100 mph (Category 2)
- August 8: Janis near Ōtake, Japan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- August 19: Mark near Huanggang, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- August 30: Polly near Zhudong, Taiwan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- August 31: Polly near Putian, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- September 4: Omar near Lugu, Taiwan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 5: Omar near Jinjing, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 11: Ryan, 55 mph (tropical storm)
- September 22: Ted near Xiulin, Taiwan, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- September 23: Ted near Wenzhou, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 24: Ted near Kinzan, South Korea, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- October 23: Angela near Sông Cầu, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- October 26: Colleen near San Jose del Monte, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- October 28: Colleen near Đức Phổ, Vietnam, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- November 10: Forrest near Cantilan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 11: Forrest near Nalundan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 11: Forrest near Roxas, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 12: TD 10B near Wattegama, Sri Lanka, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- November 13: TD 10B near Sathankulam, India, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- November 15: Forrest near Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- November 17: TD 10B near Kumta, India, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- November 21: Forrest near Sittwe, Myanmar, 105 mph (Category 2)
How 1992 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 13th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 5 other seasons), 10th for typhoons (tied with 2 other seasons) and 10th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
1992 storm names
The 1992 season used 27 names: Axel, Bobbie, Chuck, Deanna, Eli, Faye, Gary, Helen, Janis, Irving, Lois, Mark, Nina, Omar, Polly, Ryan, Sibyl, Ted, Val, Yvette, Zack, Angela, Brian, Colleen, Elsie, Forrest, Hunt.
3 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
1992 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 1992?
The 1992 West Pacific typhoon season had 28 named storms, 19 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, from 30 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 25.5 named storms, 15.8 at 64 kt or more and 9.0 major per season. The first to form was Axel and the last was Hunt.
What was the strongest storm of 1992?
Super Typhoon Yvette. It peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h, 155 kt) with a lowest pressure of 915 mb on October 13. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 14% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 1992 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 1992 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Hunt, dissipated on November 22. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.