The Philippines is archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, located in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It consists of 7,641 islands. The country is known to be "the most exposed country in the world to tropical storms", with about twenty tropical cyclones entering the Philippine area of responsibility each year. In the Philippine languages, tropical cyclones are generally called bagyo.Glossary of Meteorology. Baguio. Retrieved on June 11, 2008.
Climatologically, in the Northwest Pacific basin, most tropical cyclones develop between May and October. However, the Philippines can experience a tropical cyclone anytime in the year, with the most storms during the months of June to September. This article includes any tropical cyclone of any intensity that affected the Philippines between 1963 and 1999.
1963–1969 1963 June 9–10, 1963: Tropical Storm Rose (Bebeng) closed in the northwestern coast of Luzon, bringing rainfall. June 26–28, 1963: Typhoon Trix (Diding) traversed Luzon. July 19, 1963: Typhoon Agnes (Ising) made landfall over the northern portion of Cagayan. August 13–15, 1963: Typhoon Carmen (Luding) impacted most of Luzon as a Category 4 typhoon. September 7, 1963: Typhoon Faye (Neneng) passed over the extreme Northern islands of the country. December 12–13, 1963: Tropical Storm Phyllis (Sisang) affected the western coast of the country. December 15–16, 1963: Tropical Storm Rita (Trining) and its outflow affected the eastern portion of the country.
1964 June 29–30, 1964: Typhoon Winnie (Dading) passed over Southern Luzon and Manila, which was experiencing the worst of its damage since 1882. Approximately 500,000 people were rendered homeless in the Manila area and in the central provinces of Luzon following the razing of thousands of homes; 10 people were killed by flooding in the capital. This was the first time PAGASA retired a typhoon name afterwards. July 9, 1964: Tropical Storm Cora (Huaning) neared Samar before dissipating. Storm warnings were issued in southeastern Luzon with Cora 100 km (60 mi) east of Samar, with forecasts projecting stormy conditions in the region and in other islands in the east-central Philippines. July 17, 1964: Typhoon Elsie (Lusing) battered Luzon, causing extensive flooding in Manila. August 6–7, 1964: Typhoon Ida (Seniang) impacted Northern Luzon as a strong typhoon. Streets in Manila were flooded to waist-height from heavy rains and high waves. September 3, 1964: Typhoon Ruby (Yoning) prompted the PAGASA to issue storm warnings over northern Luzon, Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands. September 9, 1964: Typhoon Sally (Aring) passed by over the northern islands of Luzon with winds of 114 km/h (71 mph) being recorded there. PAGASA raised only a Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 2 there. September 28–29, 1964: Tropical Storm Billie (Kayang) caused severe flooding over the Bicol Region and Manila. 16 people were killed in Camarines Sur. October 5, 1964: Typhoon Clara (Dorang) made landfall over Auror province. October 8–9, 1964: Typhoon Dot (Enang) traversed the Cagayan and Ilocos regions. October 20–21, 1964: Tropical Storm Georgia (Grasing) made landfall over Quezon province. November 19–21, 1964: Typhoon Louise (Ining) made landfall over Surigao del Sur as a powerful typhoon, impacting Mindanao and much of Visayas, killing at least 577 people in total. November 20–23, 1964: Tropical Storm Marge (Liling) moved through Luzon only as a much more weaker system, alongside Typhoon Louise. November 27–28, 1964: Tropical Storm Nora (Moning) moved eastward and affected Visayas and Calabarzon. December 13–14, 1964: Typhoon Opal (Naning) affected much of Luzon as a strong typhoon, killing 26 people.
1970s
1970:
October 13–14, 1970: Typhoon Joan (Sening) lashed Luzon and particularly Visayas, killing 770 total.
October 19–21, 1970: Typhoon Kate (Titang) was one of the tropical cyclones closest to form on the equator, makes landfall to Mindanao killing 631 people in total.
November 19–21, 1970: Typhoon Patsy (Yoling) made landfall in Luzon and killed 264 people.
1980s 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984
August 26–29, 1984: Tropical Storm June (Maring) made landfall in Luzon just days before Typhoon Ike (Nitang) made more deadly and devastating landfalls.
September 1–4, 1984: Typhoon Ike (Nitang) devastated Visayas, Mindanao and some parts of Southern Luzon; deaths from the typhoon were 1,474.
October 28–31, 1984: Severe Tropical Storm Warren (Reming) though didn’t make any landfalls, its outflow caused intense rainfall over parts of Visayas, Palawan and Luzon. Killing 69 people.
November 5–7, 1984: Typhoon Agnes (Undang) made several landfalls across Visayas region, killing 895 people.
1985 June 22, 1985: Typhoon Hal (Kuring) prompted the PAGASA to issue typhoon alerts for much of Luzon, enduring widespread flooding and significant crop damage. June 28, 1985: Despite the storm remaining well offshore, Typhoon Irma (Daling) dropped heavy rainfall over the eastern portion of the country. Over 30 in (710 mm) of rain fell over parts of Luzon. July 4–5, 1985: Tropical Depression Elang passed Southern Luzon and Central Visayas. September 3, 1985: Typhoon Tess (Miling) moved over Luzon, with four being killed due to flooding. October 11–12, 1985: Tropical Depression Rubing caused rough waves, resulting in 70 fishing boats that sunk or were destroyed in Iloilo. October 17–18, 1985: Typhoon Dot (Saling) impacted much of Luzon with strong winds and flooding. Nationwide, damage totaled $104.9 million, and the typhoon killed 88 people. October 25–27, 1985: Tropical Storm Faye (Tasing) brought heavy rainfall over much of Luzon and Visayas.
1986 July 9, 1986: Typhoon Peggy (Gading) struck northeastern Luzon. Many landslides existed from torrential rainfall, with flooding up to 10 ft (3 m) deep. August 29 – September 3, 1986: Typhoon Wayne (Miding) brought torrential rainfall due to its erratic path. October 7–8, 1986: Tropical Depression Oyang affected Central Luzon, with total of 16 being killed and damages totalling up to US$4 million. October 11–13, 1986: Typhoon Ellen (Pasing) affected Visayas and the western coast of Luzon. October 18, 1986: Tropical Storm Georgia (Ruping) passed by the archipelago of Visayas. November 7, 1986: Tropical Storm Herbert (Tering) traversed Visayas, bringing light to moderate rainfall. November 12–13, 1986: Tropical Storm Ida (Uding) passed by Visayas.
1987
July 11, 1987: Although Typhoon Thelma (Katring) remained well offshore the Philippines, storm surge associated with its circulation swept away some 500 houses in the southern islands of the Philippines, leaving over 3,500 people homeless. August 11–12, 1987: Typhoon Betty (Herming) struck Visayas as a powerful typhoon, bringing in widespread flooding and severe destruction. Roughly 400,000 people were directly affected by the storm. Overall, 94 people were killed and 324 others were wounded. August 17–18, 1987: Typhoon Cary (Ising) impacted northern Luzon with rainfall and several landslides. Nationwide, 954 homes were damaged and an additional 89 were destroyed, which resulted in 55,567 people or 13,247 families that either sought shelter or were homeless. September 8–9, 1987: Typhoon Gerald (Neneng) affected the Babuyan Group of Islands, with its outer rain bands bringing torrential rainfall over much of Luzon. October 24, 1987: Typhoon Lynn (Pepang) traversed the northern coast of Luzon, with most impacts being experienced in the Cagayan and Ilocos regions. Some landslides were experienced in Benguet. November 14–15, 1987: Tropical Depression Rosing affected Visayas after passing the archipelago. November 25, 1987: Typhoon Nina (Sisang) severely impacted the Bicol Region as a Category 5 super typhoon. A total of 90,173 homes were demolished due to Nina while an additional 109,633 were partially destroyed. Overall, damages from the storm totalled $54.5 million and 912 people perished. December 15–16, 1987: Typhoon Phyllis (Trining) impacted Visayas as a Category 3 typhoon. Only 13 people died from the typhoon.
1988 January 16, 1988: Typhoon Roy (Asiang) struck the Bicol Region as a Category 1 typhoon and passed through Metro Manila. Low-lying areas in the storm's path were flooded by heavy rains and strong winds downed power lines in Sorsogon. May 30 – June 1, 1988: Typhoon Susan (Biring) brought rainfall over Luzon, which resulted in landslides around Manila, killing 6 people. June 27, 1988: Tropical Storm Vanessa (Edeng) affected Visayas and Mindanao with rainfall. July 18, 1988: Typhoon Warren (Huaning) made landfall over the extreme northeastern tip of Luzon as a strong typhoon, prompting flooding that resulted in the suspension of classes. September 19–20, 1988: Tropical Storm Kit (Maring) brushed the northeastern portion of Luzon. October 20–21, 1988: Tropical Storm Pat (Toyang) passed through the central portion of Luzon. October 23–24, 1988: Typhoon Ruby (Unsang) struck the country as a moderately strong typhoon. At the time, it was the strongest typhoon to strike the Philippines in 18 years. At least 110,000 people were left homeless, while nearly 3 million people were affected. November 2–3, 1988: Tropical Storm Tess (Welpring) affected Visayas, but mostly impacted Palawan. Flash flooding occurred over Calabarzon, Central Visayas and Western Visayas. November 6–8, 1988: Typhoon Skip (Yoning) impacted Visayas. In all, 237 people died from the typhoon. December 22–23, 1988: Tropical Storm Val (Apiang) neared the eastern seaboards of the country, bringing light to moderate rainfall.
1989 January 27–28, 1989: An unnamed tropical depression brought heavy flooding as high as 1.2 m (4 ft) over much of Samar Island. Flooding killed 61 people, with agricultural losses estimated at $5 million. May 16–17, 1989: Tropical Storm Brenda (Bining) affected much of Visayas and Luzon with strong winds, resulting in the downing of many trees and power lines. Flooding triggered by the storm prompted officials to evacuate over 5,700 people. June 6–7, 1989: Tropical Storm Dot (Kuring) produced widespread rainfall over the country, which resulted in several landslides. July 8, 1989: Tropical Storm Faye (Elang) struck Northern Luzon. July 16, 1989: Typhoon Gordon (Goring) made landfall over Cagayan, packing sustained winds estimated at 260 km/h (160 mph). 90 people died from the typhoon. September 9–10, 1989: Typhoon Sarah (Openg) brought several days of rainfall over Luzon. Two tornadoes were reported in Central Luzon. Roughly 200,000 people remained homeless. (Accessed March 28, 2012, through LexisNexis) October 5, 1989: Typhoon Angela (Rubing) made landfall over the extreme northern tip of Luzon as a Category 4 super typhoon. It is estimated that 119 people perished, and 192 more were injured. October 10, 1989: Typhoon Dan (Saling) crossed over much of Southern Luzon. The storm triggered flooding and landslides, while high winds, estimated up to brought down trees and powerlines. (Accessed through LexisNexis) October 18–19, 1989: Typhoon Elsie (Tasing) battered Luzon as one of the most intense typhoons to hit the country. Only 47 people died from the typhoon. November 21–22, 1989: Typhoon Hunt (Unsing) traversed Central Luzon. 11 people died from the typhoon, and about 1,500 people were left homeless.
1990s 1990
June 20–22, 1990: Typhoon Ofelia (Bising) moved off the northeastern coastline of the country, with its outflow and rain bands bringing heavy rainfall. In all, 56 people were killed. June 25–26, 1990: Typhoon Percy (Klaring) battered Northern Luzon as a strong typhoon. Fortunately, damages remained little. August 17–18, 1990: Typhoon Yancy (Gading) triggered a monsoon surge by the storm, which resulted in significant rainfall which flooded areas in northern Luzon. A minimum of six people were killed, and over 60,000 people fled to evacuation centers.