tropical cyclones monitoring relevant to Indonesia, integrated into the geographic system of EarthSentra.
Tropical cyclones in Indonesia: monitoring and official sources
Applicable integrated sources: GDACS.
tropical cyclones map for Indonesia
Observed position and track, not a forecast. Proximity does not equal impact or a territorial warning; check the responsible meteorological authority.
Tropical cyclones activity near Indonesia today
Use the global monitor to view official positions, observed tracks and the latest tropical cyclones bulletins received by GDE. View hurricanes and cyclones today.
Historical tropical cyclones in Indonesia
A selection of high-intensity cyclones documented in the historical archive and geographically related to the Indonesia region. The archive shows 129 systems in this mode.
The hub highlights systems with documented maximum winds of at least 96 kt. Geographic relation does not mean impact: best-track positions inside the region do not prove landfall, damage or territorial impact. Records before 1950 require additional caution.
Recent seasons in the archive: 2026 (2) · 2025 (2) · 2024 (3) · 2023 (4) · 2022 (1) · 2021 (2) · 2020 (2) · 2019 (3) · 2018 (3) · 2017 (1)
Full archive: 129 related systems
| Season | System | Period | Max wind | Min pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | RAMMASUN | 2008-05-06 → 2008-05-14 | 135 kt | 915 hPa |
| 2008 | PANCHO | 2008-03-23 → 2008-03-30 | 98 kt | 934 hPa |
| 2008 | KAMBA | 2008-03-05 → 2008-03-14 | 115 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2006 | EWINIAR | 2006-06-29 → 2006-07-12 | 128 kt | 913 hPa |
| 2006 | MONICA | 2006-04-16 → 2006-04-27 | 155 kt | 879 hPa |
| 2006 | FLOYD | 2006-03-18 → 2006-03-27 | 115 kt | 916 hPa |
| 2006 | ALVIN:BERTIE | 2005-11-18 → 2005-12-03 | 115 kt | 927 hPa |
| 2005 | ADELINE:JULIET | 2005-04-01 → 2005-04-16 | 125 kt | 905 hPa |
| 2005 | INGRID | 2005-03-03 → 2005-03-17 | 130 kt | 910 hPa |
| 2005 | CHAMBO | 2004-12-21 → 2005-01-03 | 103 kt | 944 hPa |
| 2004 | DIANMU | 2004-06-11 → 2004-06-28 | 155 kt | 879 hPa |
| 2004 | FAY | 2004-03-12 → 2004-03-28 | 120 kt | 910 hPa |
| 2003 | INIGO | 2003-03-29 → 2003-04-08 | 140 kt | 898 hPa |
| 2003 | FIONA | 2003-02-03 → 2003-02-13 | 105 kt | 939 hPa |
| 2002 | DIANNE:JERY | 2002-04-05 → 2002-04-13 | 103 kt | 941 hPa |
| 2001 | SAM | 2000-11-28 → 2000-12-14 | 110 kt | 935 hPa |
| 2000 | DAMREY | 2000-05-03 → 2000-05-16 | 153 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2000 | ROSITA | 2000-04-14 → 2000-04-21 | 120 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2000 | ELINE:LEONE | 2000-02-01 → 2000-02-29 | 108 kt | 930 hPa |
| 2000 | JOHN | 1999-12-09 → 1999-12-16 | 130 kt | 915 hPa |
Historical source: NOAA/NCEI IBTrACS v04r01. Current operational NHC/JMA/GDACS data remains separate.
Tropical cyclones in Indonesia: local exposure
Indonesia straddles the equator, where conditions for tropical cyclone development are often less favorable than farther from it. Nonetheless, cyclones forming near the archipelago can drive heavy rainfall, coastal waves and significant flooding.
Understanding cyclone tracking data
This EarthSentra portal provides an overview of storms and their reported movements. Forecast tracks and storm intensity can change, and impacts may extend well beyond the forecast center. Wind, extreme rainfall and storm surge are different hazards; rainfall and coastal flooding can remain dangerous after a system weakens.
Warnings and preparedness
Historical storm tracks are not active warnings. Consult the responsible national meteorological service and local emergency authorities for current official forecasts, coastal evacuation advice and shelter information. Do not rely on this page alone for time-sensitive safety decisions.
See the World Meteorological Organization for global meteorological context and EarthSentra’s global tropical cyclone monitor for regional comparison.