Latest Taizhou Typhoon News - Taizhou Typhoon History and Preparedness Guide
Taizhou Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the center tracks of 100 named typhoons have passed within 300 km of central Taizhou (Zhejiang), averaging about 1.2 per year. The closest track to Taizhou was Typhoon Ofelia in 1990 (199005), passing about 4 km away. The most intense was Typhoon Chanthu in 2021 (202114), with a minimum central pressure of 905 hPa and maximum wind speed of 68 m/s.
Taizhou and Wenzhou are both in southeastern Zhejiang’s high-frequency typhoon landfall zone. Super Typhoon Lekima made landfall in Wenling, Taizhou, in 2019, causing major losses across Zhejiang. Typhoon Rananim also made landfall in Wenling, Taizhou, in 2004. Both remain unforgettable in the memory of Taizhou residents.
Current Typhoon Updates
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Typhoons that have affected Taizhou, 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 whose tracks have entered within 300 km of central Taizhou. Ranked below by closest track distance:
Strongest typhoon to affect Taizhou, ranked by peak intensity and central pressure
Taizhou Typhoon FAQs
What is the strongest and most severe typhoon to have affected Taizhou in history?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, the strongest typhoon to enter within 300 km of Taizhou was Typhoon Chanthu in 2021 (202114). It peaked as a super typhoon, with a minimum central pressure of 905 hPa, and passed about 203 km from central Taizhou. The closest to central Taizhou was Typhoon Ofelia in 1990 (199005), passing just 4 km away.
How many typhoons affect Taizhou in a typical year?
Since 1945, the center tracks of 100 named typhoons have entered within 300 km of central Taizhou, averaging about 1.2 per year. Most occur during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Typhoon Preparedness Guide for Taizhou
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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.