1872 Philippine Typhoon Season

The 1872 Philippine Typhoon Season was the third typhoon season PAGASA has covered. It is the Philippine typhoon season amidst the 1871-72 Super El Nino event. This northwestern Pacific typhoon season had 8 recognized systems, 7 named storms and **6 tropical cyclones** entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

## June 1872

On June 2, 1872, PAGASA declared the onset of rainy season in the Type 1 climate areas of the Philippines.

## July 1872

No tropical cyclones entered the area of responsibility during this month.

## August 1872

### Tropical Storm Agaton (01W, Shanshan)

On August 19, 1872, the low pressure area east of central Luzon has developed into Tropical Depression **Agaton**. It generally moved westward and maintained its tropical depression status even after traversing central Luzon area. TCWS No. 1 were hoisted in most parts of Luzon. While being off coast Zambales, Agaton intensified into a tropical storm, earlier than expected. TCWS No. 2 were last-minutely hoisted at some parts of Luzon. TS Agaton further intensified while moving further away. It had its international name "**Shanshan**." On August 22, 1872, TS Agaton exited the PAR and headed towards Vietnam.

Agaton peaked at 85 kph (105 kph gusts, 990 hPa) inside the PAR. It killed 2 from the Philippines and caused minimal damages.

### Tropical Storm Basyang (02W, Yagi)

On August 26, 1872, the low pressure area east of central Luzon has developed into Tropical Depression **Basyang**. It generally moved westward towards central Luzon. Hours before landfall, Basyang has intensified into a tropical storm and got its international name "**Yagi.**" TS Basyang slammed mainland Luzon with its rains, and managed to maintain tropical storm status as it reached the West Philippine Sea. TCWS Nos. 1 and 2 were widely hoisted in mainland Luzon. On August 29, 1872, TS Basyang exited the PAR as a high-end tropical storm, heading towards Vietnam.

Basyang peaked at 85 kph (110 kph gusts, 992 hPa) inside the PAR. It killed 25 from the Philippines and caused $116 million damage cost.

## September 1872

### Tropical Storm Caloy (03W, Leepi)

On September 3, 1872, the tropical depression east of Samar island has entered the PAR and was named **Caloy**. It moved west-northwestwards heading for northern Luzon. Days before the northern Luzon landfall, Caloy intensified into a tropical storm with the international name "**Leepi**." It made landfall in Cagayan as a tropical storm and managed to maintain tropical storm status upon crossing. TS Caloy later exited the PAR on September 7, 1872.

Caloy peaked at 75 kph (95 kph gusts, 993 hPa) inside the PAR. It killed 19 from the Philippines and caused $68 million damage cost.

### Tropical Storm Domeng (04W, Bebinca)

On September 9, 1872, the low pressure area in the vicinity of Batangas has developed into Tropical Depression **Domeng**. As it exited the landmass after the intensification, it strengthen even further into a tropical storm quickly, and had its international name "**Bebinca**." However, TCWS No. 1 was only the highest TCWS hoisted. Upon exiting PAR on September 11, 1872, Domeng intensified into a severe tropical storm.

Domeng peaked at 85 kph (120 kph gusts, 988 hPa) inside the PAR. It killed 15 from the Philippines and caused $72 million damage cost.

### Typhoon Ester (05W, Pulasan)

On September 12, 1872, the low pressure area in the east of Mindanao has developed into Tropical Depression **Ester**. Moving polewards in its early days, it shifted moving westward as it nears Luzon. It later intensified into a tropical storm having the international name "**Pulasan**." Moving slowly towards northern Luzon landmass, it even intensified further into a severe tropical storm. Prior to landfall, STS Ester rushed intensifying. Ester intensified into a typhoon before eyeing an Isabela landfall. TY Ester has made landfall in Isabela as a typhoon. It began weakening afterwards. On September 17, 1872 exited the PAR as a severe tropical storm but Ester left extensive damages.

Ester peaked at 140 kph (175 kph gusts, 961 hPa) inside the PAR, It killed 180 from the Philippines and caused $1.11 billion damage cost.

### Super Typhoon Florita (06W, Soulik)

On September 15, 1872, as Typhoon Ester is slamming northern Luzon, Super Typhoon **Soulik** far east-northeast of extreme northern Luzon has entered the PAR and was named **Florita**. STY Florita's time inside PAR didn't last long as it entered in the northeastern corner. On September 16, 1872, STY Florita exited the PAR and headed west-northwest towards East China Sea.

Florita peaked at 250 kph (330 kph gusts, 917 hPa) inside the PAR.

## October 1872

No tropical cyclones entered the area of responsibility during this month.

## November 1872

### The 1872 Great Luzon Earthquake

An estimated magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck the Luzon island on November 13, 1872 evening. It caused catastrophic damages and extensive loss of life. PAGASA headquarters in Manila was severely damaged that PAGASA announced they are temporarily closing its operations starting that very day. They were unsure of when will the normal operations be resumed. PAGASA wasn't able to do an annual year-end conference.