Overview
The name Champi has been used for tropical cyclones in the Western North Pacific Ocean. Naming of these systems is overseen by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the World Meteorological Organization’s Typhoon Committee.
Recorded cyclones named Champi
| Year | Designation (JMA/JTWC) | Storm type* | Areas affected | Notable impacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | T2109 / 12W | Tropical Storm | Japan (Kanto region) | Heavy rain causing localized flooding; no confirmed fatalities. |
*Storm type is based on the classification assigned by the JMA at the time the system reached its peak intensity.
Additional information
- The name Champi was contributed by Cambodia to the WMO Typhoon Committee’s rotating name list. It is derived from the Khmer word “Champi” (ចាំពិ), meaning “flower” or “blossom.”
- The naming list for the Western North Pacific is reused every four years unless a name is retired due to a particularly destructive storm. As of the latest publicly available records, Champi has not been retired.
Uncertainties
- No other tropical cyclones bearing the name Champi have been documented in the official JMA or Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) archives up to the end of 2023.
- If additional storms named Champi occurred after 2023, they are not reflected in the current dataset.
References
- Japan Meteorological Agency, “Best Track Data for Western North Pacific Tropical Cyclones.”
- World Meteorological Organization, “Typhoon Committee: Naming List.”
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “Tropical Cyclone Reports.”
The information presented reflects the most reliable and verifiable sources available; no speculation has been made beyond documented records.
