Latest Hangzhou typhoon news — Hangzhou typhoon history and preparedness guide
Hangzhou typhoon data at a glanceSince 1945, 97 named typhoons in the northwestern Pacific have had their center tracks pass within 300 km of downtown Hangzhou (Zhejiang), averaging about 1.2 per year. The closest track to Hangzhou was Typhoon Lekima in 2019 (ID 201909), passing about 6 km away. The strongest was Typhoon Joan in 1959 (ID 195904), with a minimum central pressure of 885 hPa and maximum wind speed of 100 m/s.
Although Hangzhou is landlocked, typhoons crossing Zhejiang often bring violent winds and heavy rain. In 2021, Typhoon In-Fa caused an unusually prolonged downpour in Hangzhou, pushing West Lake above its warning level. The safety risk from storm surges when typhoon winds coincide with astronomical tides in the Qiantang River is also a typhoon risk unique to Hangzhou.
Current Typhoon Updates
There are currently no active typhoons in the Northwest Pacific. During typhoon season, monitorTyphoonSays live track map, updated as soon as a typhoon forms.
Typhoons that have affected Hangzhou historically, ranked by closest track distance
Based on geographic calculations using more than 1,800 historical typhoon tracks in the TyphoonSays database, a total of 97 Typhoons whose tracks entered the 300 km radius of downtown Hangzhou, ranked by closest approach:
Strongest typhoon to affect Hangzhou, ranked by peak central pressure
Common questions about typhoons in Hangzhou
Which typhoon has had the strongest and most severe impact on Hangzhou historically?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, the strongest typhoon to enter within 300 km of Hangzhou was Typhoon Joan in 1959 (ID 195904). It peaked as a super typhoon, with a minimum central pressure of 885 hPa, and passed about 51 km from downtown Hangzhou. The closest to downtown was Typhoon Lekima in 2019 (ID 201909), passing just 6 km away.
How many typhoons generally affect Hangzhou each year?
From 1945 to the present, 97 named typhoons have had their center tracks pass within 300 km of downtown Hangzhou, averaging about 1.2 per year, mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Hangzhou typhoon preparedness guide
Before a Typhoon Arrives: MonitorEarly warning signalsPrepare in advance by stockpiling drinking water and food and securing doors, windows, and balconies. Stay indoors as much as possible during typhoon impacts and keep away from glass curtain walls and billboards. Households with elderly members or children should readPregnancy SpecialistDamage to housesTyphoon Insurance Claims Guide. Complete Guide: Home Typhoon Preparedness Guide。
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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.