1995 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 1995 West Pacific typhoon season produced 25 named storms, 15 typhoons and 7 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 256, 89% of the average.
Named storms
25
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
15
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
7
Including 3 Category 5
Accumulated energy
89% of normal
ACE 256 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
1995 season at a glance
- Named storms: 25 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 15 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 7, including 3 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 255.5, 89% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 124.0, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Chuck, April 29.
- First typhoon: Faye, July 19.
- First major storm: Faye, July 21.
- Last storm to dissipate: Dan, January 3, 1996.
- All systems tracked: 31, including 6 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 1995 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck | – | TS | 998 mb | — |
| Deanna | – | TS | 990 mb | Borongan, Philippines |
| Eli | – | TS | — | — |
| Faye | – | C3 | 950 mb | Chinju, South Korea |
| Gary | – | C1 | 980 mb | Ramon, Philippines |
| Helen | – | C1 | 985 mb | Pingshan, China |
| Irving | – | TS | 990 mb | Xucheng, China |
| Janis | – | TS | 990 mb | Wenling, China |
| Lois | – | C1 | 980 mb | Baocheng, China |
| Kent | – | C4 | 945 mb | Shanwei, China |
| Mark | – | C2 | 985 mb | — |
| Nina | – | TS | 992 mb | Alicia, Philippines |
| TD 16W | – | TD | — | — |
| Oscar | – | C5 | 925 mb | — |
| Polly | – | C2 | 960 mb | — |
| TD 1B | – | TS | 998 mb | Baripāda, India |
| Ryan | – | C4 | 940 mb | Sendai, Japan |
| TD 21W | – | TD | — | Tandag, Philippines |
| Sibyl | – | C2 | 985 mb | Catbalogan, Philippines |
| TD 22W | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 23W | – | TD | — | — |
| Ted | – | C1 | 990 mb | Wujia, China |
| Val | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Ward | – | C5 | 940 mb | — |
| Yvette | – | C1 | 985 mb | Baligang, Philippines |
| Angela | – | C5 | 910 mb | Jose Pañganiban, Philippines |
| Zack | – | C4 | 950 mb | Baybay, Philippines |
| Brian | – | TS | 998 mb | — |
| TD 32W | – | TD | — | Baligang, Philippines |
| TD 34W | – | TD | — | — |
| Dan | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
- Chuck: Chuck formed in the West Pacific in April 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Deanna: Deanna formed in the West Pacific in May 1995 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 3 landfalls, first near Borongan, Philippines and last near Budai, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 16 days.
- Eli: Eli formed in the West Pacific in May 1995 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.
- Faye: Faye formed in the West Pacific in July 1995 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Chinju, South Korea and last near Rumoi, Japan. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Gary: Gary formed in the West Pacific in July 1995 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 Ramon, Philippines and last near Huanggang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Helen: Helen formed in the West Pacific in August 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Pingshan, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Irving: Irving formed in the West Pacific in August 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Xucheng, China and last near Wujia, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Janis: Janis formed in the West Pacific in August 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Wenling, China and last near Incheon, South Korea. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Lois: Lois formed in the West Pacific in August 1995 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 Baocheng, China and last near Nghĩa Đàn, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Kent: Kent formed in the West Pacific in August 1995 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. It made landfall near Shanwei, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Mark: Mark formed in the West Pacific in August 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 did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Nina: Nina formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Alicia, Philippines and last near Zhanjiang, China. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 16W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Oscar: Oscar formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Polly: Polly formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- TD 1B: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It made landfall near Baripāda, India. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Ryan: Ryan formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Sendai, Japan and last near Unnan, Japan. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- TD 21W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made 3 landfalls, first near Tandag, Philippines and last near Tu Bông, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Sibyl: 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.
- TD 22W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 23W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 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.
- Ted: Ted formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made landfall near Wujia, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Val: Val formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 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 12 days.
- Ward: Ward formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Yvette: Yvette formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 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 Baligang, Philippines and last near Sông Cầu, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Angela: Angela formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 910 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Jose Pañganiban, Philippines and last near Dasmariñas, Philippines. The system was tracked for 18 days.
- Zack: Zack formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Baybay, Philippines and last near Măng Đen, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Brian: Brian formed in the West Pacific in October 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- TD 32W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near Baligang, Philippines. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- TD 34W: This system formed in the West Pacific in December 1995 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Dan: Dan formed in the West Pacific in December 1995 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 1995
Super Typhoon Angela was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 180 mph (285 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 910 mb, on November 1. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 18 matched it. It produced 19% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 1995
18 of the season’s 31 systems made landfall, 7 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- June 1: Deanna near Borongan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- June 2: Deanna near Rosario, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- June 8: Deanna near Budai, Taiwan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- July 23: Faye near Chinju, South Korea, 95 mph (Category 2)
- July 25: Faye near Rumoi, Japan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- July 27: Gary near Ramon, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 31: Gary near Huanggang, China, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 12: Helen near Pingshan, China, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- August 19: Irving near Xucheng, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 20: Irving near Wujia, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 24: Janis near Wenling, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 25: Janis near Zhujing, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- August 26: Janis near Incheon, South Korea, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 28: Lois near Baocheng, China, 75 mph (Category 1)
- August 29: Lois near Nghĩa Đàn, Vietnam, 75 mph (Category 1)
- August 31: Kent near Shanwei, China, 110 mph (Category 2)
- September 4: Nina near Alicia, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 7: Nina near Zhanjiang, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 16: TD 1B near Baripāda, India, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 23: Ryan near Sendai, Japan, 110 mph (Category 2)
- September 23: Ryan near Unnan, Japan, 95 mph (Category 2)
- September 25: TD 21W near Tandag, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- September 25: TD 21W near Tibigan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- September 28: TD 21W near Tu Bông, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- September 29: Sibyl near Catbalogan, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
- September 30: Sibyl near Pila, Philippines, 105 mph (Category 2)
- October 3: Sibyl near Maoming, China, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- October 13: Ted near Wujia, China, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- October 23: Yvette near Baligang, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- October 24: Yvette near Barahan, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- October 26: Yvette near Sông Cầu, Vietnam, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- October 28: Zack near Baybay, Philippines, 85 mph (Category 1)
- October 28: Zack near Escalante, Philippines, 100 mph (Category 2)
- November 1: Zack near Măng Đen, Vietnam, 80 mph (Category 1)
- November 2: Angela near Jose Pañganiban, Philippines, 160 mph (Category 5)
- November 3: Angela near Dasmariñas, Philippines, 150 mph (Category 4)
- December 4: TD 32W near Baligang, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
How 1995 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 24th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 5 other seasons), 27th for typhoons (tied with 4 other seasons) and 26th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
1995 storm names
The 1995 season used 24 names: Chuck, Deanna, Eli, Faye, Gary, Helen, Irving, Janis, Lois, Kent, Mark, Nina, Oscar, Polly, Ryan, Sibyl, Ted, Val, Ward, Yvette, Angela, Zack, Brian, Dan.
7 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
1995 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 1995?
The 1995 West Pacific typhoon season had 25 named storms, 15 typhoons and 7 major typhoons, from 31 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 Chuck and the last was Dan.
What was the strongest storm of 1995?
Super Typhoon Angela. It peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h, 155 kt) with a lowest pressure of 910 mb on November 1. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 19% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 1995 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 1995 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Dan, dissipated on January 3, 1996. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.