The name Saola has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Vietnam and refers to the saola, a rarely observed bovine species first found in Vietnam.

• Typhoon Saola (2005) (T0517, 18W) – did not affect land
• Typhoon Saola (2012) (T1209, 10W, Gener) – a costly tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines, Taiwan, and mainland China
• Severe Tropical Storm Saola (2017) (T1722, 27W, Quedan) – passed closely near Japan but still caused moderate damages.
• Typhoon Saola (2023) (T2309, 09W, Goring) – a powerful typhoon that passed close to Babuyan Islands, Southern China including Hong Kong.

The name Saola was retired after the 2023 season. Its replacement name will be announced in 2025.^[1]

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