Latest Taipei Typhoon News - Historical Typhoons and Preparedness Guide
Taipei Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, a total of 100 named typhoons in the northwestern Pacific have had their central tracks pass within 300 km of central Taipei, Taiwan (about 1.2 per year on average). The closest track to Taipei was Typhoon Shirley in 1960 (ID196007, closest distance approximately 3 km); the strongest peak intensity was Typhoon Elsie in 1969 (ID196911, minimum central pressure 888 hPa, maximum wind speed 85 m/s).
Taipei, located in northern Taiwan, faces several typhoons every year. The Central Mountain Range of Taiwan is renowned worldwide for its weakening and restructuring effects on typhoons; Typhoon KONG-REY in 2024 and Typhoon Haikui in 2023 both prompted suspended work and school closures across Taipei. Typhoon holidays are a unique typhoon preparedness system in Taiwan.
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Typhoons that have affected Taipei 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 100 typhoons have had tracks passing within 300 km of central Taipei. Ranked below by closest track distance:
Strongest typhoon to affect Taipei, ranked by peak central pressure
Frequently Asked Questions About Typhoons in Taipei
Which typhoon has historically affected Taipei most strongly and severely?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, the typhoon with the strongest peak intensity to pass within 300 km of Taipei was Typhoon Elsie in 1969 (ID196911), which reached super typhoon intensity with a minimum central pressure of 888 hPa and passed approximately 119 km from central Taipei. The closest to central Taipei was Typhoon Shirley in 1960 (196007), at just about 3 km away.
How many typhoons does Taipei generally experience each year?
Since 1945, a total of 100 named typhoons have had their central tracks pass within 300 km of central Taipei, averaging about 1.2 per year, mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Typhoon Preparedness Guide for Taipei
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.