--- title: "Hong Kong Typhoon Latest Updates Today - Historical Typhoon Records, Real-Time Threats and Preparedness Guide | TyphoonSays" url: https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/hongkong language: en description: "Latest Hong Kong typhoon updates: real-time assessments of the current typhoon threat to Hong Kong, complete records of the 100 typhoons that have affected Hong Kong with precise geographic matching, and Hong Kong typhoon preparedness guides. Data are sourced from the CMA." retrieved: 2026-11-14T01:51:57.651Z source: TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) citation: Please cite as "TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com)" with the page URL citation_guide: https://taifengshuo.com/cite --- # Hong Kong Typhoon Latest Updates Today - Historical Typhoon Records, Real-Time Threats and Preparedness Guide > Live typhoon data is time-sensitive. Include the data time when citing; official agency releases take precedence. # Latest Hong Kong Typhoon Updates - Historical Typhoons and Preparedness Guide **Hong Kong Typhoon Data at a Glance**Since 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons in the Northwest Pacific have entered the 300 km radius around the center of Hong Kong, averaging about 1.2 per year. The closest track to Hong Kong was Typhoon Alice in 1961 (code 196103), at a minimum distance of about 15 km. The strongest at peak intensity was Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903), with a minimum central pressure of 896 hPa and maximum wind speed of 75 m/s. Hong Kong's typhoon preparedness system, centered on tropical cyclone warning signals, has been in operation for over a century. Hoisting the No. 8 warning signal means work and schools are suspended citywide. In 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut brought Hong Kong its strongest winds in decades, while seawater flooding at Ap Lei Chau shocked people across the internet. The Observatory's warning signal decisions are a major focus of concern for Hong Kong residents throughout the typhoon season. ## Current Typhoon Updates There are currently no active typhoons in the Northwest Pacific. During typhoon season, monitor[TyphoonSays live track map](https://taifengshuo.com/en/), updated as soon as a typhoon forms. ## Typhoons that have affected Hong Kong, 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** The tracks of typhoons have entered the 300 km radius around the center of Hong Kong. They are ranked below by closest track distance: [Typhoon Alice 1961 · 196103 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 15km · 975hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196103)[Typhoon Sam 1999 · 199908 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 15km · 975hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199908)[Typhoon Kompasu 2004 · 200409 Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 17km · 990hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200409)[Typhoon Nuri 2008 · 200812 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 20km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200812)[Typhoon Pabuk 2007 · 200707 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 21km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200707)[Typhoon Maggie 1999 · 199903 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 21km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199903)[Typhoon Ruby 1964 · 196415 Severe Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 22km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196415)[Typhoon Roke 2017 · 201707 Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 27km · 995hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201707)[Typhoon Lola 1966 · 196605 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 28km · 986hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196605)[Typhoon Shirley 1968 · 196808 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 34km · 963hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196808)[Typhoon Nida 2016 · 201604 Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 38km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201604)[Typhoon Faye 1992 · 199206 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 38km · 988hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199206)[Typhoon York 1999 · 199910 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Hong Kong 39km · 975hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199910)[Typhoon Sally 1964 · 196416 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 40km · 897hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196416)[Typhoon Saola 2023 · 202309 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 41km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202309)[Typhoon Fengshen 2008 · 200806 Severe Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 41km · 950hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200806)[Typhoon Mary 1960 · 196001 Severe Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 44km · 970hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196001)[Typhoon Wanda 1962 · 196213 Severe Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 45km · 949hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196213) ## The strongest typhoons to affect Hong Kong, ranked by peak central pressure [Typhoon Viola 1969 · 196903 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 88km · 896hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196903)[Typhoon Sally 1964 · 196416 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 40km · 897hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196416)[Typhoon Hope 1979 · 197908 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 68km · 898hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197908)[Typhoon Ragasa 2025 · 202518 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 138km · 900hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202518)[Typhoon Elsie 1975 · 197514 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 78km · 900hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197514)[Typhoon Georgia 1970 · 197011 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 117km · 904hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197011)[Typhoon Lynn 1987 · 198719 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 124km · 910hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198719)[Typhoon Lucy 1971 · 197114 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 59km · 912hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197114)[Typhoon Saola 2023 · 202309 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 41km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202309)[Typhoon Usagi 2013 · 201319 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 79km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201319)[Typhoon Wendy 1968 · 196811 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 126km · 918hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196811)[Typhoon Ida 1964 · 196411 Super Typhoon Distance from Hong Kong 126km · 925hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196411) ## Common Questions About Hong Kong Typhoons ### What was the strongest and most severe typhoon to affect Hong Kong in history? Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, the strongest typhoon to enter the 300 km radius around Hong Kong was Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903), which reached super typhoon intensity with a minimum central pressure of 896 hPa. Its track passed about 88 km from the center of Hong Kong at its closest. The closest approach to the center of Hong Kong was by Typhoon Alice in 1961 (196103), at just 15 km. ### How many typhoons affect Hong Kong in a typical year? Since 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons have entered the 300 km radius around the center of Hong Kong, averaging about 1.2 per year and occurring mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October. ## Hong Kong Typhoon Preparedness Guide Before a Typhoon Arrives: Monitor[Early warning signals](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge/typhoon-signal-levels)Prepare 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 read[Pregnancy Specialist](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge/typhoon-vulnerable-groups)Damage to houses[Typhoon Insurance Claims Guide](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge/typhoon-insurance-house). Complete Guide: [Home Typhoon Preparedness Guide](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge/typhoon-defense)。 ## Related pages [Hong Kong Latest Typhoon News](https://taifengshuo.com/en/region/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF) · [Typhoons that made landfall in Hong Kong](https://taifengshuo.com/en/landfall/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF) · [Live Typhoon Track Map](https://taifengshuo.com/en/) · [Typhoon Wiki](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge) ## Typhoon Preparedness Topics for Other Cities [Shanghai Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/shanghai)[Shenzhen Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/shenzhen)[Guangzhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/guangzhou)[Zhuhai Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/zhuhai)[Zhanjiang Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/zhanjiang)[Shantou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/shantou)[Xiamen Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/xiamen)[Fuzhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/fuzhou)[Quanzhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/quanzhou)[Wenzhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/wenzhou)[Taizhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/taizhou)[Ningbo Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/ningbo)[Zhoushan Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/zhoushan)[Hangzhou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/hangzhou)[Haikou Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/haikou)[Sanya Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/sanya)[Wenchang Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/wenchang)[Beihai Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/beihai)[Qingdao Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/qingdao)[Dalian Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/dalian)[Tianjin Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/tianjin)[Taipei Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/taipei)[Kaohsiung Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/kaohsiung)[Macau Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/macau)[Yancheng Typhoon](https://taifengshuo.com/en/city/yancheng) 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. 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