 Severe Tropical Storm Bilis near peak intensity on July 12 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 8, 2006 |
| Dissipated | July 17, 2006 |
| Severe tropical storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 970 hPa (mbar); 28.64 inHg |
| Tropical storm | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 985 hPa (mbar); 29.09 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 859 total |
| Damage | $4.4 billion (2006 USD) |
| Areas affected | Philippines, Taiwan, China |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2006 Pacific typhoon season | |
Severe Tropical Storm Bilis, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Florita, was a severe tropical storm in July 2006 that caused catastrophic damage to areas of the Philippines, Taiwan, and southeastern China. The word Bilis, submitted by the Philippines, means 'speed' or 'swiftness' in Tagalog.[1]
Despite never officially reaching typhoon strength, Bilis was responsible for $4.4 billion (2006 USD) in damage and 859 fatalities in the Philippines, Taiwan, and China. Most of the damage was caused by heavy rain, which triggered widespread flash flooding and landslides. Many of the areas Bilis flooded were later affected by Typhoon Kaemi, Typhoon Prapiroon, and intense Typhoon Saomai.
- ^ "List of names for tropical cyclones adopted by the Typhoon Committee for the western North Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea". RSMC Tokyo — Typhoon Center. Archived from the original on December 12, 2009. Retrieved May 20, 2006.