2001 West Pacific typhoon season

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The 2001 West Pacific typhoon season produced 29 named storms, 20 typhoons and 11 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 308, 108% of the average.

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Named storms

Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)

Typhoons

64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8

Major (Cat 3+)

Including 2 Category 5

Accumulated energy

108% of normal

ACE 308 vs 1991–2020 avg 286

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2001 season at a glance

Named storms: 29 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
Typhoons (64 kt+): 20 (average 15.8).
Major, 96 kt+: 11, including 2 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
Accumulated cyclone energy: 307.7, 108% of the 286 average.
Named-storm days: 144.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
First named storm: Cimaron, May 10.
First typhoon: Chebi, June 22.
First major storm: Chebi, June 23.
Last storm to dissipate: Vamei, January 1, 2002.
All systems tracked: 35, 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 2001 season

Storm	Dates	Peak	Min pressure	Landfall
TD 1W	Feb 16 – Feb 22	TD	1004 mb	Burauen, Philippines
TD 2W	Apr 16 – Apr 22	TD	1004 mb	—
Cimaron	May 5 – May 15	TS	984 mb	Balangiga, Philippines
Chebi	Jun 19 – Jun 25	C3	944 mb	Fuqing, China
Durian	Jun 29 – Jul 3	C1	967 mb	Zhanjiang, China
Utor	Jun 30 – Jul 7	C1	963 mb	Pingshan, China
Trami	Jul 7 – Jul 12	TS	997 mb	Taitung, Taiwan
TD 8W	Jul 10 – Jul 11	TD	1002 mb	—
Kong-Rey	Jul 21 – Aug 3	C2	958 mb	—
Yutu	Jul 22 – Jul 26	C2	958 mb	Wuchuan, China
Toraji	Jul 25 – Aug 2	C3	944 mb	Hualien City, Taiwan
Man-Yi	Jul 31 – Aug 11	C4	922 mb	—
Unnamed	Aug 1 – Aug 8	TD	—	—
Usagi	Aug 8 – Aug 11	TS	994 mb	Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam
Pabuk	Aug 13 – Aug 23	C2	954 mb	Katsuura, Japan
Unnamed	Aug 16 – Aug 20	TD	—	—
TD 15W	Aug 24 – Aug 25	TD	998 mb	—
Wutip	Aug 26 – Sep 4	C4	910 mb	—
Sepat	Aug 26 – Aug 31	TS	991 mb	—
Fitow	Aug 27 – Sep 12	TS	991 mb	Wenchang, China
Danas	Sep 3 – Sep 12	C3	938 mb	Shimoda, Japan
Nari	Sep 5 – Sep 21	C3	944 mb	Yilan, Taiwan
Vipa	Sep 16 – Sep 22	C1	967 mb	—
Francisco	Sep 17 – Sep 27	C3	944 mb	—
Lekima	Sep 21 – Sep 30	C2	949 mb	Taitung, Taiwan
Krosa	Oct 3 – Oct 10	C3	938 mb	—
Haiyan	Oct 11 – Oct 18	C2	954 mb	—
Podul	Oct 17 – Oct 29	C5	898 mb	—
Lingling	Nov 5 – Nov 12	C4	927 mb	Sogod, Philippines
TD 28W	Nov 16 – Nov 25	TS	997 mb	—
TD 29W	Nov 18 – Nov 23	TS	997 mb	—
Kajiki	Dec 4 – Dec 9	TS	997 mb	Abuyog, Philippines
TD 31W	Dec 10 – Dec 13	TS	997 mb	—
Faxai	Dec 13 – Dec 26	C5	879 mb	—
Vamei	Dec 26 – Jan 1	C1	976 mb	Felda Gugusan Adela, Malaysia

TD 1W: This system formed in the West Pacific in February 2001 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1004 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Burauen, Philippines and last near Dulangan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 6 days.
TD 2W: This system formed in the West Pacific in April 2001 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1004 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Cimaron: Cimaron formed in the West Pacific in May 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Balangiga, Philippines and last near Pandan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Chebi: Chebi formed in the West Pacific in June 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It made landfall near Fuqing, China. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Durian: Durian formed in the West Pacific in June 2001 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 967 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Zhanjiang, China and last near Beihai, China. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Utor: Utor formed in the West Pacific in June 2001 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 963 mb. It made landfall near Pingshan, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Trami: Trami formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It made landfall near Taitung, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 5 days.
TD 8W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
Kong-Rey: Kong-Rey formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 958 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.
Yutu: Yutu formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 958 mb. It made landfall near Wuchuan, China. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Toraji: Toraji formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Hualien City, Taiwan and last near Jianjiang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Man-Yi: Man-Yi formed in the West Pacific in July 2001 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 922 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2001. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Usagi: Usagi formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made landfall near Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Pabuk: Pabuk formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 954 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Katsuura, Japan and last near Mito, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2001. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
TD 15W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
Wutip: Wutip formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 910 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Sepat: Sepat formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Fitow: Fitow formed in the West Pacific in August 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wenchang, China and last near Qisha, China. The system was tracked for 16 days.
Danas: Danas formed in the West Pacific in September 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 938 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Shimoda, Japan and last near Matsudo, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Nari: Nari formed in the West Pacific in September 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Yilan, Taiwan and last near Jiazi, China. The system was tracked for 16 days.
Vipa: Vipa formed in the West Pacific in September 2001 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 967 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Francisco: Francisco formed in the West Pacific in September 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Lekima: Lekima formed in the West Pacific in September 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 949 mb. It made landfall near Taitung, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Krosa: Krosa formed in the West Pacific in October 2001 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 938 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Haiyan: Haiyan formed in the West Pacific in October 2001 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 954 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Podul: Podul formed in the West Pacific in October 2001 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 898 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
Lingling: Lingling formed in the West Pacific in November 2001 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 927 mb. It made 5 landfalls, first near Sogod, Philippines and last near An Khê, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
TD 28W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
TD 29W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Kajiki: Kajiki formed in the West Pacific in December 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Abuyog, Philippines and last near Barotac Viejo, Philippines. The system was tracked for 6 days.
TD 31W: This system formed in the West Pacific in December 2001 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Faxai: Faxai formed in the West Pacific in December 2001 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 879 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
Vamei: Vamei formed in the West Pacific in December 2001 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 976 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Felda Gugusan Adela, Malaysia and last near Dumai, Indonesia. The system was tracked for 6 days.

Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.

Strongest storm of 2001

Super Typhoon Faxai was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 180 mph (285 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 879 mb, on December 23. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 18 matched it. It produced 11% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

Landfalls in 2001

17 of the season’s 35 systems made landfall, 9 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.

February 18: TD 1W near Burauen, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
February 18: TD 1W near Kauit, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
February 18: TD 1W near Dulangan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
May 7: Cimaron near Balangiga, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
May 8: Cimaron near Pandan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
June 23: Chebi near Fuqing, China, 100 mph (Category 2)
July 1: Durian near Zhanjiang, China, 85 mph (Category 1)
July 2: Durian near Beihai, China, 85 mph (Category 1)
July 6: Utor near Pingshan, China, 75 mph (Category 1)
July 11: Trami near Taitung, Taiwan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
July 25: Yutu near Wuchuan, China, 80 mph (Category 1)
July 29: Toraji near Hualien City, Taiwan, 115 mph (Category 3)
July 30: Toraji near Jianjiang, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
August 10: Usagi near Hà Tĩnh, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
August 21: Pabuk near Katsuura, Japan, 65 mph (tropical storm)
August 22: Pabuk near Izu, Japan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
August 22: Pabuk near Mito, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
August 29: Fitow near Wenchang, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
August 31: Fitow near Qisha, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
September 10: Danas near Shimoda, Japan, 85 mph (Category 1)
September 11: Danas near Matsudo, Japan, 80 mph (Category 1)
September 16: Nari near Yilan, Taiwan, 75 mph (Category 1)
September 20: Nari near Jiazi, China, 65 mph (tropical storm)
September 26: Lekima near Taitung, Taiwan, 75 mph (Category 1)
November 6: Lingling near Sogod, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
November 7: Lingling near Catmon, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
November 7: Lingling near Escalante, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
November 7: Lingling near Ajuy, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
November 11: Lingling near An Khê, Vietnam, 90 mph (Category 1)
December 5: Kajiki near Abuyog, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
December 5: Kajiki near Catmon, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
December 5: Kajiki near Barotac Viejo, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
December 27: Vamei near Felda Gugusan Adela, Malaysia, 65 mph (tropical storm)
December 28: Vamei near Dumai, Indonesia, 30 mph (tropical depression)

How 2001 ranks since 1980

The season ranks 6th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 6 other seasons), 4th for typhoons (tied with 5 other seasons) and 17th for accumulated cyclone energy.

The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.

2001 storm names

The 2001 season used 26 names: Cimaron, Chebi, Durian, Utor, Trami, Kong-Rey, Yutu, Toraji, Man-Yi, Usagi, Pabuk, Wutip, Sepat, Fitow, Danas, Nari, Vipa, Francisco, Lekima, Krosa, Haiyan, Podul, Lingling, Kajiki, Faxai, Vamei.

9 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.

2001 season FAQ

How many named storms were there in 2001?

The 2001 West Pacific typhoon season had 29 named storms, 20 typhoons and 11 major typhoons, from 35 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 Cimaron and the last was Vamei.

What was the strongest storm of 2001?

Super Typhoon Faxai. It peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h, 155 kt) with a lowest pressure of 879 mb on December 23. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 11% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

When did the 2001 season end?

The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2001 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Vamei, dissipated on January 1, 2002. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.