Latest Shenzhen Typhoon News – Historical Shenzhen Typhoons and Preparedness Guide
Shenzhen Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons have passed within 300 kilometers of downtown Shenzhen, Guangdong, averaging about 1.2 per year. The closest approach to Shenzhen was by Typhoon Maggie in 1999 (code 199903), passing about 6 kilometers away. The strongest peak intensity was reached by Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903), with a minimum central pressure of 896 hPa and maximum winds of 75 m/s.
Shenzhen borders the South China Sea and is one of China’s largest cities most frequently affected by typhoons. The typhoon season runs from June to October, and in 2018 Typhoon MANGCHAT caused work and classes to be suspended across Shenzhen, with more than 10,000 trees toppled. Once a Shenzhen typhoon warning signal is issued, work and class suspensions take effect automatically under a clearly defined mechanism.
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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 Shenzhen 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 passing within 300 kilometers of downtown Shenzhen. They are ranked below by closest approach:
Strongest typhoons to affect Shenzhen, ranked by peak central pressure
Frequently Asked Questions About Typhoons in Shenzhen
Which typhoon has had the strongest and most severe impact on Shenzhen in history?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, the strongest typhoon to pass within 300 kilometers of Shenzhen was Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903), which peaked as a super typhoon with a minimum central pressure of 896 hPa and passed about 73 kilometers from downtown Shenzhen. The closest to downtown Shenzhen was Typhoon Maggie in 1999 (199903), passing just 6 kilometers away.
How many typhoons affect Shenzhen in an average year?
Since 1945, the central tracks of 100 named typhoons have passed within 300 kilometers of downtown Shenzhen, averaging about 1.2 per year, mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Shenzhen 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.