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Damage estimates vary by source and by what is included, agricultural loss, infrastructure, and private property are sometimes reported separately before being combined into a single total figure.
Costliest Typhoons in Philippine History
| Typhoon | Year | Estimated Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Haiyan (Yolanda) | 2013 | PHP 95.48 billion |
| Rai (Odette) | 2021 | PHP 33-51 billion |
| Glenda | 2014 | PHP 38 billion |
| Ompong | 2018 | PHP 33.9 billion |
| Ondoy (Ketsana) | 2009 | PHP 23 billion |
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Average Annual Typhoons
On average, roughly 19 to 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year, with about 9 making landfall or crossing the archipelago.
Deadliest Typhoon
The deadliest typhoon in Philippine recorded history is Haiyan (Yolanda), which killed more than 6,300 people as it crossed the Visayas in November 2013.
Earliest Typhoon
The earliest typhoon of a given year refers to the first named tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines, occasionally forming as early as January in years with active early-season conditions.
Latest Typhoon
The latest typhoon of a given year refers to the final named tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines, sometimes forming as late as December during an extended season.
Peak Typhoon Season
Peak typhoon season in the Philippines runs roughly from July through October, when the majority of the country's annual tropical cyclones typically form or make landfall.
Strongest Typhoon
The strongest typhoon to make landfall in the Philippines, and worldwide, on record is Goni (Rolly), which struck Catanduanes in November 2020 with 1-minute sustained winds of 315 km/h.
This definition is part of the azifind.com Typhoon Wiki, informed by PAGASA and the World Bank/GFDRR catastrophe risk data used across our province pages. View all Typhoon Wiki terms →