List of storms named Megi

The name Megi (Korean: 메기) has been used for four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was submitted by South Korea and is a Korean word for catfish.

Typhoon Megi (2004) (T0415, 18W, Lawin) – moved through the Ryūkyū islands before passing between South Korea and Japan
Typhoon Megi (2010) (T1013, 15W, Juan) – a strong Category 5 typhoon that struck Luzon, causing damages amounting to ₱15 billion, Taiwan and Fujian, China
Typhoon Megi (2016) (T1617, 20W, Helen) – a large typhoon that made landfall in Taiwan as a Category 3 typhoon
Tropical Storm Megi (2022) (T2202, 03W, Agaton) – a deadly tropical cyclone that stalled in Leyte Gulf, bringing widespread flooding to the Philippines

After the 2022 storm, the name Megi was announced to be retired and will no longer be used. Its replacement name will be chosen in 2024.

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