Latest Shanghai Typhoon News – Shanghai Historical Typhoons and Preparedness Guide
Shanghai Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the center tracks of 96 named typhoons over the northwestern Pacific have passed within 300 kilometers of downtown Shanghai, averaging about 1.2 per year. The closest track to Shanghai was Typhoon Muifa in 2022 (code 202212), passing about 19 kilometers away. The strongest was Typhoon Joan in 1959 (code 195904), with a minimum central pressure of 885 hPa and maximum wind speed of 100 m/s.
Shanghai lies at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Although direct typhoon landfalls are relatively rare, the city frequently experiences effects from typhoons. The greatest threat occurs when storm surge, typhoon, astronomical high tide, and upstream flooding overlap. In 2022, Typhoon Muifa and in 2024, Typhoon Bebinca subjected Shanghai to torrential rain and violent winds. Bebinca was the strongest typhoon to make landfall in Shanghai since 1949.
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Typhoons that have affected Shanghai, ranked by closest track distance
Based on geographic calculations using more than 1,800 historical typhoon tracks in the TyphoonSays database, a total of 96 The tracks of the following typhoons have passed within 300 kilometers of downtown Shanghai. They are ranked by closest distance to the city:
Strongest typhoons to affect Shanghai, ranked by minimum central pressure
Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Typhoons
Which typhoon has had the strongest and most severe impact on Shanghai in history?
Historical track analysis since 1945 shows that the strongest typhoon to pass within 300 kilometers of Shanghai was Typhoon Joan in 1959 (code 195904). It reached super typhoon intensity, with a minimum central pressure of 885 hPa, and passed about 187 kilometers from downtown Shanghai. The closest approach was made by Typhoon Muifa in 2022 (code 202212), passing only about 19 kilometers from downtown.
How many typhoons affect Shanghai in a typical year?
Since 1945, the center tracks of 96 named typhoons have passed within 300 kilometers of downtown Shanghai, averaging about 1.2 per year. Most occur during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Shanghai 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.