2000 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2000 West Pacific typhoon season produced 25 named storms, 15 typhoons and 8 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 254, 89% of the average.
Named storms
25
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
15
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
8
Including 3 Category 5
Accumulated energy
89% of normal
ACE 254 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
2000 season at a glance
- Named storms: 25 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 15 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 8, including 3 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 253.7, 89% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 127.3, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Damrey, May 6.
- First typhoon: Damrey, May 7.
- First major storm: Damrey, May 8.
- Last storm to dissipate: Soulik, January 5, 2001.
- All systems tracked: 32, including 7 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 2000 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damrey | – | C5 | 930 mb | — |
| Longwang | – | TS | 990 mb | — |
| TD 3W | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 4W | – | TD | — | — |
| Unnamed | – | TD | — | — |
| Kirogi | – | C4 | 940 mb | — |
| Kai-Tak | – | C1 | 960 mb | Yilan, Taiwan |
| TD 7W | – | TD | — | Yangjiang, China |
| Tembin | – | TS | 992 mb | — |
| Bolaven | – | TS | 980 mb | — |
| Jelawat | – | C4 | 940 mb | Ninghai, China |
| TD 14W | – | TD | — | — |
| Ewiniar | – | C1 | 975 mb | — |
| Wene | – | TS | — | — |
| TD 17W | – | TD | — | — |
| Bilis | – | C5 | 920 mb | Chishang, Taiwan |
| Kaemi | – | TS | 985 mb | Bà Nà, Vietnam |
| Prapiroon | – | C1 | 965 mb | Ayang-ni, North Korea |
| Maria | – | TS | 985 mb | Pingshan, China |
| Saomai | – | C5 | 925 mb | Naesŏ, South Korea |
| Wukong | – | C2 | 955 mb | Sanya, China |
| Bopha | – | TS | 988 mb | Gonzaga, Philippines |
| Sonamu | – | C1 | 980 mb | — |
| Shanshan | – | C4 | 925 mb | — |
| TD 27W | – | TS | — | — |
| TD 28W | – | TS | — | — |
| Yagi | – | C3 | 965 mb | — |
| Xangsane | – | C2 | 960 mb | Mambulo, Philippines |
| Bebinca | – | C2 | 980 mb | Pandan, Philippines |
| TD 32W | – | TD | — | — |
| Rumbia | – | TS | 990 mb | Balangiga, Philippines |
| Soulik | – | C3 | 955 mb | — |
- Damrey: Damrey formed in the West Pacific in May 2000 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 930 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Longwang: Longwang formed in the West Pacific in May 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in May 2000 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 2 days.
- TD 4W: This system formed in the West Pacific in May 2000 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 4 days.
- Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in June 2000. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- Kirogi: Kirogi formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kai-Tak: Kai-Tak formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Yilan, Taiwan and last near Ninghai, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- TD 7W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Tembin: Tembin formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Bolaven: Bolaven formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Jelawat: Jelawat formed in the West Pacific in July 2000 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 made 2 landfalls, first near Ninghai, China and last near Wuzhen, China. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- TD 14W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 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 4 days.
- Ewiniar: Ewiniar 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 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Wene: Wene formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- TD 17W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 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 2 days.
- Bilis: Bilis formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 920 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Chishang, Taiwan and last near Xindian, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Kaemi: Kaemi formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Bà Nà, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Prapiroon: 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.
- Maria: Maria formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Pingshan, China. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Saomai: Saomai formed in the West Pacific in August 2000 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 made landfall near Naesŏ, South Korea. The system was tracked for 18 days.
- Wukong: Wukong formed in the West Pacific in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Sanya, China and last near Phúc Trạch, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Bopha: Bopha formed in the West Pacific in September 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It made landfall near Gonzaga, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Sonamu: Sonamu formed in the West Pacific in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Shanshan: Shanshan formed in the West Pacific in September 2000 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- TD 27W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2000 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- TD 28W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 2000 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 8 days.
- Yagi: Yagi formed in the West Pacific in October 2000 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Xangsane: Xangsane formed in the West Pacific in October 2000 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 made landfall near Mambulo, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Bebinca: Bebinca formed in the West Pacific in October 2000 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Pandan, Philippines and last near Real, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 32W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 2000 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 3 days.
- Rumbia: Rumbia formed in the West Pacific in November 2000 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 2 landfalls, first near Balangiga, Philippines and last near Balabag, Philippines. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Soulik: Soulik formed in the West Pacific in December 2000 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2000
Super Typhoon Damrey was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 180 mph (285 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 930 mb, on May 9. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 18 matched it. It produced 7% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2000
13 of the season’s 32 systems made landfall, 5 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- July 9: Kai-Tak near Yilan, Taiwan, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- July 9: Kai-Tak near Ninghai, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- July 17: TD 7W near Yangjiang, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- August 10: Jelawat near Ninghai, China, 75 mph (Category 1)
- August 11: Jelawat near Wuzhen, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- August 22: Kaemi near Bà Nà, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 22: Bilis near Chishang, Taiwan, 155 mph (Category 4)
- August 23: Bilis near Xindian, China, 120 mph (Category 3)
- August 31: Prapiroon near Ayang-ni, North Korea, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 31: Maria near Pingshan, China, 55 mph (tropical storm)
- September 9: Wukong near Sanya, China, 85 mph (Category 1)
- September 10: Wukong near Phúc Trạch, Vietnam, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 11: Bopha near Gonzaga, Philippines, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 15: Saomai near Naesŏ, South Korea, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- October 27: Xangsane near Mambulo, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- November 2: Bebinca near Pandan, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- November 2: Bebinca near Real, Philippines, 100 mph (Category 2)
- November 30: Rumbia near Balangiga, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- December 1: Rumbia near Balabag, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
How 2000 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 27th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2000 storm names
The 2000 season used 23 names: Damrey, Longwang, Kirogi, Kai-Tak, Tembin, Bolaven, Jelawat, Ewiniar, Wene, Bilis, Kaemi, Prapiroon, Maria, Saomai, Wukong, Bopha, Sonamu, Shanshan, Yagi, Xangsane, Bebinca, Rumbia, Soulik.
9 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2000 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2000?
The 2000 West Pacific typhoon season had 25 named storms, 15 typhoons and 8 major typhoons, from 32 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 Damrey and the last was Soulik.
What was the strongest storm of 2000?
Super Typhoon Damrey. It peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h, 155 kt) with a lowest pressure of 930 mb on May 9. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 7% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2000 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2000 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Soulik, dissipated on January 5, 2001. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.