Latest Haikou Typhoon News - Historical Haikou Typhoons and Preparedness Guide
Haikou Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons in the Northwest Pacific have entered the 300 km radius around downtown Haikou, Hainan, averaging about 1.2 per year. The track closest to Haikou was Typhoon Willie in 1996 (code 199618), passing about 12 km away. The strongest peak intensity was Typhoon Rammasun in 2014 (code 201409), with a minimum central pressure of 888 hPa and maximum winds of 72 m/s.
Haikou lies on the southern shore of the Qiongzhou Strait and is on the common track of typhoons crossing northern Hainan. After making landfall in Wenchang, Hainan, Super Typhoon Rammasun swept through Haikou in 2014, becoming the strongest typhoon to make landfall in South China since 1949. In 2024, Super Typhoon Yagi struck Haikou again, devastating the city and leaving it without power for several days.
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Typhoons that have affected Haikou in history, ranked by closest track distance
Based on geographic calculations using more than 1,800 historical typhoon tracks in the TyphoonSays database, a total of 100 typhoons have had tracks entering the 300 km radius around downtown Haikou. Ranked by closest track distance:
Strongest typhoons to affect Haikou, ranked by peak central pressure
Frequently Asked Questions About Haikou Typhoons
What is the strongest and most severe typhoon to have affected Haikou in history?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, Typhoon Rammasun in 2014 (code 201409) had the strongest peak intensity among those entering the 300 km radius around Haikou. It reached super typhoon status, with a minimum central pressure of 888 hPa, and passed about 39 km from downtown Haikou. Typhoon Willie in 1996 (199618) came closest, passing only about 12 km away.
How many typhoons affect Haikou in a typical year?
Since 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons have entered the 300 km radius around downtown Haikou, averaging about 1.2 per year, mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Typhoon Preparedness Guide for Haikou
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Note: Affected is determined by the geographic distance between historical typhoon tracks and the city center, at or below 300 km, and does not indicate the actual severity of wind or rain impacts. For real-time threats, follow official warnings from local meteorological authorities.