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# Latest Qingdao Typhoon Updates Today - Historical Qingdao 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 Qingdao Typhoon Updates - Historical Qingdao Typhoons and Preparedness Guide

**Qingdao Typhoon Data at a Glance**Since 1945, the central tracks of 40 named typhoons have entered the 300 km radius around downtown Qingdao (Shandong), averaging about 0.5 per year. Muifa (202212) in 2022 passed closest, at roughly 9 km, while Opal (196208) in 1962 reached the greatest peak intensity, with a minimum central pressure of 900 hPa and maximum winds of 75 m/s.

Qingdao lies on the coast of the Yellow Sea, making northbound typhoons its main threat. Lekima traveled northward through the Shandong Peninsula in 2019, while Rumbia brought record-breaking rainfall to Shandong in 2018. Although northbound typhoons often weaken, their combination with cold air can produce rainfall far exceeding expectations.

## 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 Qingdao 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 **40** The tracks of these typhoons entered the 300 km radius around downtown Qingdao. Ranked by closest approach:

[Typhoon Muifa 2022 · 202212 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 9km · 940hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202212)[Typhoon Lekima 2019 · 201909 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 31km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201909)[Typhoon Mamie 1985 · 198509 Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 51km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198509)[Typhoon Matmo 2014 · 201410 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 76km · 955hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201410)[Typhoon Wipha 2007 · 200713 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 79km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200713)[Typhoon Khanun 2005 · 200515 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 103km · 945hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200515)[Typhoon Polly 1960 · 196005 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 112km · 950hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196005)[Typhoon Billie 1973 · 197303 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 118km · 917hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197303)[Typhoon Matsa 2005 · 200509 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 126km · 950hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200509)[Typhoon Dot 1967 · 196705 Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 130km · 976hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196705)[Typhoon Hagupit 2020 · 202004 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 132km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202004)[Typhoon Paul 1999 · 199907 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Qingdao 145km · 985hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199907)[Typhoon Ed 1984 · 198406 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 148km · 947hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198406)[Typhoon Alex 1987 · 198707 Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 157km · 970hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198707)[Typhoon Jeff 1985 · 198506 Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 170km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198506)[Typhoon Ellie 1994 · 199415 Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 190km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199415)[Typhoon Ampil 2018 · 201810 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Qingdao 192km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201810)[Typhoon Vera 1989 · 198923 Severe Tropical Storm Distance from Qingdao 193km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198923)

## Strongest typhoons to affect Qingdao, ranked by peak intensity and central pressure

[Typhoon Opal 1962 · 196208 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 221km · 900hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196208)[Typhoon Rita 1972 · 197203 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 273km · 911hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197203)[Typhoon Muifa 2011 · 201109 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 272km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201109)[Typhoon Lekima 2019 · 201909 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 31km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201909)[Typhoon Billie 1973 · 197303 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 118km · 917hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197303)[Typhoon Cecil 1982 · 198211 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 224km · 917hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198211)[Typhoon Winnie 1997 · 199711 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 205km · 920hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199711)[Typhoon Fengshen 2002 · 200209 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 217km · 925hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200209)[Typhoon Helen 1964 · 196410 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 294km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196410)[Typhoon Amy 1962 · 196214 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 253km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196214)[Typhoon Wipha 2007 · 200713 Super Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 79km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200713)[Typhoon Muifa 2022 · 202212 Severe Typhoon Distance from Qingdao 9km · 940hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202212)

## Common Questions About Qingdao Typhoons

### Which typhoon has had the strongest and most severe impact on Qingdao in history?

Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, Opal (196208) in 1962 was the most intense typhoon to enter the 300 km radius around Qingdao, reaching super typhoon status with a minimum central pressure of 900 hPa and passing about 221 km from downtown Qingdao. Muifa (202212) in 2022 passed closest, at roughly 9 km from downtown Qingdao.

### How many typhoons affect Qingdao in a typical year?

Since 1945, the central tracks of 40 named typhoons have entered the 300 km radius around downtown Qingdao, averaging about 0.5 per year, with most occurring during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.

## Typhoon Preparedness Guide for Qingdao

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

[Shandong Latest Typhoon News](https://taifengshuo.com/en/region/%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%9C) · [Typhoons that made landfall in Shandong](https://taifengshuo.com/en/landfall/%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%9C) · [Live Typhoon Track Map](https://taifengshuo.com/en/) · [Typhoon Wiki](https://taifengshuo.com/en/knowledge)

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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.