List of storms named Vinta

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The name Vinta has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Philippines by PAGASA in the Western Pacific Ocean. It was named after the Vinta outrigger boat from Mindanao.

  • Typhoon Nida (2009) (T0922, 26W, Vinta) – Powerful Category 5 super typhoon that remained over the open ocean.
  • Typhoon Krosa (2013) (T1329, 29W, Vinta) – struck the Philippines.
  • Typhoon Tembin (2017) (T1727, 33W, Vinta) – caused 266 deaths in the Philippines.

The name Vinta was retired from use in the Philippine area of responsibility following the 2017 typhoon season and replaced with Verbena.