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Storm surge, not wind, caused most of the fatalities during Haiyan, particularly in Tacloban, where the term storm surge itself was unfamiliar to many residents ahead of the storm's arrival.
Deadliest Typhoons in Philippine History
| Typhoon | Year | Deaths | Primary Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haiyan (Yolanda) | 2013 | 6,300+ | Storm surge, Eastern Visayas |
| Thelma (Uring) | 1991 | 5,100+ | Flash flooding, Ormoc City |
| Bopha (Pablo) | 2012 | 1,900+ | Landslides, flooding, Mindanao |
| Fengshen (Frank) | 2008 | 900+ | Erratic track, MV Princess of the Stars sinking |
| Rosing | 1995 | 900+ | Sustained winds over 60 hours |
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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.
Costliest Typhoon
The costliest typhoon in Philippine history is Haiyan (Yolanda), with total damages estimated at roughly PHP 95.48 billion.
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 →