The name Kammuri has been used to name two tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is the Japanese term for the Corona Borealis constellation of stars.
- 2002's Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri (T0212, 16W, Lagalag) - struck China.
- 2008's Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri (T0809, 10W, Julian) - struck China and Vietnam.
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