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Typhoon Koppu (2009)
Track & history
Peak wind
85 mph / 140 km/h
Min pressure
967 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Tangping
Storm history
Koppu formed in the West Pacific in September 2009 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 Tangping, China. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-11 06:00 | 13.9°N 129.6°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 2009-09-11 12:00 | 14.7°N 128.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2009-09-11 18:00 | 15.6°N 127.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2009-09-12 00:00 | 16.3°N 125.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2009-09-12 06:00 | 17.1°N 124.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2009-09-12 12:00 | 18.1°N 123.4°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2009-09-12 18:00 | 19.2°N 121.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2009-09-13 00:00 | 19.4°N 120.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
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| 2009-09-13 06:00 | 19.3°N 119.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2009-09-13 12:00 | 19.4°N 118.0°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2009-09-13 18:00 | 19.8°N 116.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2009-09-14 00:00 | 19.9°N 115.8°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 985 mb |
| 2009-09-14 06:00 | 20.4°N 115.1°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2009-09-14 12:00 | 21.0°N 114.3°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2009-09-14 18:00 | 21.5°N 113.2°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2009-09-15 00:00 | 22.0°N 112.0°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2009-09-15 06:00 | 22.5°N 110.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2009-09-15 12:00 | 23.1°N 109.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2009-09-15 18:00 | 23.2°N 108.7°E | — | — | 1000 mb |
Typhoon Koppu 2009 FAQ
Did Typhoon Koppu 2009 make landfall?
Yes. Koppu made landfall near Tangping, China on Sep 15 2009, with sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Koppu get in 2009?
Koppu peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 967 mb.
When did Koppu form and dissipate?
Koppu was first tracked on Sep 11 2009 and last tracked on Sep 15 2009, about 5 days in all.