The first storm, TD 01W, formed on January 1, 2012. It dissipated shortly after. Then, Typhoons Alberto, Beryl, Chris, and Debby formed. Severe Tropical Storm Ernesto formed on February 6 for the startoff of February. Typhoon Florence formed on February 14 and dissipated on February 16. Super Typhoon Gordon formed on February 25 and dissipated on March 6, due to the damage Gordon caused on February 29, it was called the "2012 Leap Day Typhoon". Then, Typhoons Helene, Isaac, Joyce, and Kirk formed.