List of storms named Fitow
The name Fitow (Yapese: fitöw) has been used to name three tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the Federated States of Micronesia and is the name of a flower (Calophyllum inophyllum) in Yapese.
- Tropical Storm Fitow (2001) (T0114, 18W) – struck Hainan island and mainland China, killing 4.
- Typhoon Fitow (2007) (T0709, 10W) – struck Japan, killing at least 2.
- Typhoon Fitow (2013) (T1323, 22W, Quedan) – damaging typhoon that struck China at Fuding in Fujian province.
The name Fitow was retired after the 2013 Pacific typhoon season, and was replaced with Mun, which means June in Yapese.[1]
References
- ^ "Replacement Names in the Tropical Cyclone Name List" (PDF). Typhoon Committee. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2026.