2014 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2014 West Pacific typhoon season produced 21 named storms, 12 typhoons and 7 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 259, 90% of the average.
Named storms
21
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
12
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
7
Including 6 Category 5
Accumulated energy
90% of normal
ACE 259 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C4C5
2014 season at a glance
- Named storms: 21 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 12 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 7, including 6 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 258.7, 90% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 110.0, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Kajiki, January 31.
- First typhoon: Faxai, March 4.
- First major storm: Neoguri, July 5.
- Last storm to dissipate: Jangmi, January 1, 2015.
- All systems tracked: 25, including 4 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 2014 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lingling | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Kajiki | – | TS | 996 mb | Abuyog, Philippines |
| Faxai | – | C1 | 963 mb | — |
| TD 4W | – | TD | 1004 mb | — |
| Peipah | – | TS | 996 mb | — |
| Tapah | – | C1 | 970 mb | — |
| Mitag | – | TS | 994 mb | — |
| Hagibis | – | TS | 985 mb | Shantou, China |
| Neoguri | – | C5 | 918 mb | Tsuma, Japan |
| Rammasun | – | C5 | 918 mb | Iriga City, Philippines |
| Matmo | – | C2 | 959 mb | Lugu, Taiwan |
| Nakri | – | TS | 992 mb | — |
| Halong | – | C5 | 918 mb | Awa, Japan |
| Unnamed | – | TD | — | — |
| Fengshen | – | C1 | 974 mb | — |
| TD 14W | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Kalmaegi | – | C1 | 963 mb | Dassun, Philippines |
| Fung-Wong | – | TS | 981 mb | Gonzaga, Philippines |
| Kammuri | – | TS | 982 mb | — |
| Phanfone | – | C4 | 922 mb | Shizuoka, Japan |
| Vongfong | – | C5 | 907 mb | Kaseda-shirakame, Japan |
| Nuri | – | C5 | 907 mb | — |
| Sinlaku | – | TS | 982 mb | Tago, Philippines |
| Hagupit | – | C5 | 907 mb | Can-Avid, Philippines |
| Jangmi | – | TS | 989 mb | Bayugan, Philippines |
- Lingling: Lingling formed in the West Pacific in January 2014 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 5 days.
- Kajiki: Kajiki formed in the West Pacific in January 2014 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 landfall near Abuyog, Philippines. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Faxai: Faxai formed in the West Pacific in February 2014 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 did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- TD 4W: This system formed in the West Pacific in March 2014 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 3 days.
- Peipah: Peipah formed in the West Pacific in April 2014 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 7 days.
- Tapah: Tapah formed in the West Pacific in April 2014 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 6 days.
- Mitag: Mitag formed in the West Pacific in June 2014 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Hagibis: Hagibis formed in the West Pacific in June 2014 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Shantou, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Neoguri: Neoguri formed in the West Pacific in July 2014 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 landfall near Tsuma, Japan. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Rammasun: Rammasun formed in the West Pacific in July 2014 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 4 landfalls, first near Iriga City, Philippines and last near Fangchenggang, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Matmo: Matmo formed in the West Pacific in July 2014 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 959 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Lugu, Taiwan and last near Putian, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Nakri: Nakri formed in the West Pacific in July 2014 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 8 days.
- Halong: Halong formed in the West Pacific in July 2014 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 Awa, Japan and last near Tanba, Japan. The system was tracked for 18 days.
- Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2014. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Fengshen: Fengshen formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 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 6 days.
- TD 14W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 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.
- Kalmaegi: Kalmaegi formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 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 Dassun, Philippines and last near Thị Trấn Tiên Yên, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Fung-Wong: Fung-Wong formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Gonzaga, Philippines and last near Fengxiang, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kammuri: Kammuri formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Phanfone: Phanfone formed in the West Pacific in September 2014 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 Shizuoka, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Vongfong: Vongfong formed in the West Pacific in October 2014 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 907 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Kaseda-shirakame, Japan and last near Sukumo, Japan. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Nuri: Nuri formed in the West Pacific in October 2014 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 907 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Sinlaku: Sinlaku formed in the West Pacific in November 2014 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Tago, Philippines and last near Sông Cầu, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Hagupit: Hagupit formed in the West Pacific in November 2014 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 907 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Can-Avid, Philippines and last near Santa Catalina Norte, Philippines. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Jangmi: Jangmi formed in the West Pacific in December 2014 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 3 landfalls, first near Bayugan, Philippines and last near Moalboal, Philippines. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2014
Super Typhoon Vongfong was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 180 mph (285 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 907 mb, on October 7. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 18 matched it. It produced 16% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2014
13 of the season’s 25 systems made landfall, 5 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- January 31: Kajiki near Abuyog, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- June 15: Hagibis near Shantou, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 10: Neoguri near Tsuma, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 15: Rammasun near Iriga City, Philippines, 130 mph (Category 4)
- July 15: Rammasun near San Pablo, Philippines, 115 mph (Category 3)
- July 18: Rammasun near Xucheng, China, 145 mph (Category 4)
- July 19: Rammasun near Fangchenggang, China, 115 mph (Category 3)
- July 22: Matmo near Lugu, Taiwan, 90 mph (Category 1)
- July 23: Matmo near Putian, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 10: Halong near Awa, Japan, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 10: Halong near Tanba, Japan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 14: Kalmaegi near Dassun, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- September 16: Kalmaegi near Xucheng, China, 90 mph (Category 1)
- September 16: Kalmaegi near Thị Trấn Tiên Yên, Vietnam, 80 mph (Category 1)
- September 19: Fung-Wong near Gonzaga, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 21: Fung-Wong near Hengchun, Taiwan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 23: Fung-Wong near Fengxiang, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- October 6: Phanfone near Shizuoka, Japan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- October 13: Vongfong near Kaseda-shirakame, Japan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- October 13: Vongfong near Sukumo, Japan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- November 26: Sinlaku near Tago, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 26: Sinlaku near Loboc, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- November 29: Sinlaku near Sông Cầu, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- December 6: Hagupit near Can-Avid, Philippines, 115 mph (Category 3)
- December 8: Hagupit near Santa Catalina Norte, Philippines, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- December 29: Jangmi near Bayugan, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- December 29: Jangmi near Mabini, Philippines, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- December 29: Jangmi near Moalboal, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical depression)
How 2014 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 42nd of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 1 other season), 35th for typhoons (tied with 4 other seasons) and 25th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2014 storm names
The 2014 season used 22 names: Lingling, Kajiki, Faxai, Peipah, Tapah, Mitag, Hagibis, Neoguri, Rammasun, Matmo, Nakri, Halong, Fengshen, Kalmaegi, Fung-Wong, Kammuri, Phanfone, Vongfong, Nuri, Sinlaku, Hagupit, Jangmi.
3 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2014 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2014?
The 2014 West Pacific typhoon season had 21 named storms, 12 typhoons and 7 major typhoons, from 25 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 Kajiki and the last was Jangmi.
What was the strongest storm of 2014?
Super Typhoon Vongfong. It peaked at 180 mph (285 km/h, 155 kt) with a lowest pressure of 907 mb on October 7. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 11 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 16% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2014 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2014 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Jangmi, dissipated on January 1, 2015. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.