2007 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2007 West Pacific typhoon season produced 22 named storms, 18 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 222, 78% of the average.
Named storms
22
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
18
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
9
Including 1 Category 5
Accumulated energy
78% of normal
ACE 222 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
2007 season at a glance
- Named storms: 22 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 18 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 9, including 1 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 221.9, 78% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 98.0, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Kong-Rey, March 31.
- First typhoon: Kong-Rey, April 2.
- First major storm: Kong-Rey, April 3.
- Last storm to dissipate: Tropical Depression 26W, November 29.
- All systems tracked: 27, including 5 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 2007 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kong-Rey | – | C3 | 948 mb | — |
| Yutu | – | C4 | 926 mb | — |
| Toraji | – | TS | 996 mb | Wanning, China |
| Man-Yi | – | C4 | 929 mb | Tarumizu, Japan |
| Usagi | – | C4 | 933 mb | Kadogawa, Japan |
| TD 6W | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Pabuk | – | C1 | 970 mb | — |
| Wutip | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Sepat | – | C5 | 918 mb | Lugu, Taiwan |
| Fitow | – | C1 | 963 mb | Kawazu-ikadaba, Japan |
| Danas | – | C1 | 974 mb | — |
| Nari | – | C4 | 929 mb | Chinju, South Korea |
| Wipha | – | C4 | 922 mb | Fuding, China |
| TD 14W | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Francisco | – | TS | 989 mb | Haikou, China |
| Lekima | – | C1 | 970 mb | Ba Đồn, Vietnam |
| Haiyan | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
| Krosa | – | C4 | 926 mb | Taipei, Taiwan |
| Podul | – | C1 | 985 mb | — |
| Kajiki | – | C4 | 937 mb | — |
| Faxai | – | C1 | 975 mb | — |
| Peipah | – | C1 | 967 mb | Reina Mercedes, Philippines |
| Tapah | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Hagibis | – | C1 | 963 mb | Bato, Philippines |
| Mitag | – | C2 | 952 mb | Cabagan, Philippines |
| TD 25W | – | TD | 1004 mb | — |
| TD 26W | – | TD | 999 mb | — |
- Kong-Rey: Kong-Rey formed in the West Pacific in March 2007 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 948 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Yutu: Yutu formed in the West Pacific in May 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 926 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Toraji: Toraji formed in the West Pacific in July 2007 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wanning, China and last near Thị Trấn Bình Liêu, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Man-Yi: Man-Yi formed in the West Pacific in July 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 929 mb. It made landfall near Tarumizu, Japan. The system was tracked for 17 days.
- Usagi: Usagi formed in the West Pacific in July 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 933 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Kadogawa, Japan and last near Kanita, Japan. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 6W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2007 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Pabuk: Pabuk formed in the West Pacific in August 2007 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Wutip: Wutip formed in the West Pacific in August 2007 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Sepat: Sepat formed in the West Pacific in August 2007 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 918 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Lugu, Taiwan and last near Luoyang, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Fitow: Fitow formed in the West Pacific in August 2007 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 3 landfalls, first near Kawazu-ikadaba, Japan and last near Otaru, Japan. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Danas: Danas formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 974 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Nari: Nari formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 929 mb. It made landfall near Chinju, South Korea. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Wipha: Wipha formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 922 mb. It made landfall near Fuding, China. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- TD 14W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- Francisco: Francisco formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It made landfall near Haikou, China. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Lekima: Lekima formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made landfall near Ba Đồn, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Haiyan: Haiyan formed in the West Pacific in September 2007 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Krosa: Krosa formed in the West Pacific in October 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 926 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Taipei, Taiwan and last near Fuding, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Podul: Podul formed in the West Pacific in October 2007 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 did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Kajiki: Kajiki formed in the West Pacific in October 2007 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 937 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Faxai: Faxai formed in the West Pacific in October 2007 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Peipah: Peipah formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 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 landfall near Reina Mercedes, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Tapah: Tapah formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Hagibis: Hagibis formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 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 2 landfalls, first near Bato, Philippines and last near Magsaysay, Philippines. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Mitag: Mitag formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 952 mb. It made landfall near Cabagan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- TD 25W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 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 5 days.
- TD 26W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 2007 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 999 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2007
Super Typhoon Sepat was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 160 mph (260 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 918 mb, on August 15. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
63 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 61 matched it. It produced 13% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2007
13 of the season’s 27 systems made landfall, 9 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- July 4: Toraji near Wanning, China, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- July 5: Toraji near Thị Trấn Bình Liêu, Vietnam, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- July 14: Man-Yi near Tarumizu, Japan, 95 mph (Category 1)
- August 2: Usagi near Kadogawa, Japan, 100 mph (Category 2)
- August 2: Usagi near Ogōri-shimogō, Japan, 75 mph (Category 1)
- August 4: Usagi near Kanita, Japan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 18: Sepat near Lugu, Taiwan, 115 mph (Category 3)
- August 18: Sepat near Luoyang, China, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- September 6: Fitow near Kawazu-ikadaba, Japan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- September 7: Fitow near Hokuto, Japan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- September 7: Fitow near Otaru, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 16: Nari near Chinju, South Korea, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- September 18: Wipha near Fuding, China, 105 mph (Category 2)
- September 24: Francisco near Haikou, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- October 3: Lekima near Ba Đồn, Vietnam, 80 mph (Category 1)
- October 6: Krosa near Taipei, Taiwan, 120 mph (Category 3)
- October 7: Krosa near Fuding, China, 55 mph (tropical storm)
- November 4: Peipah near Reina Mercedes, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
- November 19: Hagibis near Bato, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- November 20: Hagibis near Magsaysay, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- November 25: Mitag near Cabagan, Philippines, 85 mph (Category 1)
How 2007 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 38th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 3 other seasons), 13th for typhoons (tied with 3 other seasons) and 35th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2007 storm names
The 2007 season used 23 names: Kong-Rey, Yutu, Toraji, Man-Yi, Usagi, Pabuk, Wutip, Sepat, Fitow, Danas, Nari, Wipha, Francisco, Lekima, Haiyan, Krosa, Podul, Kajiki, Faxai, Peipah, Tapah, Hagibis, Mitag.
4 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2007 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2007?
The 2007 West Pacific typhoon season had 22 named storms, 18 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, from 27 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 Kong-Rey and the last was Mitag.
What was the strongest storm of 2007?
Super Typhoon Sepat. It peaked at 160 mph (260 km/h, 140 kt) with a lowest pressure of 918 mb on August 15. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 63 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 13% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2007 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2007 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Tropical Depression 26W, dissipated on November 29. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.