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# Taizhou Typhoon Updates Today - Historical Taizhou Typhoon Records, Live Threats and Preparedness Guide

> Live typhoon data is time-sensitive. Include the data time when citing; official agency releases take precedence.

# Latest Taizhou Typhoon News - Taizhou Typhoon History and Preparedness Guide

**Taizhou Typhoon Data at a Glance**Since 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

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 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:

[Typhoon Ofelia 1990 · 199005 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 4km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199005)[Typhoon Alex 1984 · 198403 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 41km · 962hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198403)[Typhoon Rananim 2004 · 200414 Severe Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 43km · 950hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200414)[Typhoon Krosa 2007 · 200716 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 44km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200716)[Typhoon Abe 1990 · 199015 Severe Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 45km · 955hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199015)[Typhoon Vernon 1987 · 198705 Severe Tropical Storm Closest track distance to Taizhou 47km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198705)[Typhoon Yagi 2018 · 201814 Severe Tropical Storm Closest track distance to Taizhou 48km · 980hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201814)[Typhoon Kong-rey 2024 · 202421 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 52km · 920hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202421)[Typhoon Matsa 2005 · 200509 Severe Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 54km · 950hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200509)[Typhoon Jebi 2001 · 200102 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 56km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200102)[Typhoon Jeff 1985 · 198506 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 58km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/198506)[Typhoon Jean 1974 · 197410 Severe Tropical Storm Closest track distance to Taizhou 59km · 991hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197410)[Typhoon Kai-tak 2000 · 200004 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 61km · 965hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200004)[Typhoon Cecil 1990 · 199017 Severe Tropical Storm Closest track distance to Taizhou 65km · 990hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199017)[Typhoon Haikui 2012 · 201211 Severe Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 65km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201211)[Typhoon Lekima 2019 · 201909 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 66km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201909)[Unnamed Tropical Depression 2024 · 20240014 Tropical Depression Closest track distance to Taizhou 67km · 1000hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/20240014)[Typhoon Todd 1998 · 199806 Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 68km · 960hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199806)

## Strongest typhoon to affect Taizhou, ranked by peak intensity and central pressure

[Typhoon Chanthu 2021 · 202114 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 203km · 905hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202114)[Typhoon Judy 1979 · 197910 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 190km · 908hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/197910)[Typhoon Shirley 1960 · 196007 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 208km · 910hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196007)[Typhoon Jangmi 2008 · 200815 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 148km · 910hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200815)[Typhoon Lekima 2019 · 201909 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 66km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/201909)[Typhoon Saomai 2006 · 200608 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 189km · 915hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/200608)[Typhoon Gloria 1963 · 196312 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 202km · 918hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196312)[Typhoon Cora 1966 · 196615 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 178km · 918hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196615)[Typhoon Kong-rey 2024 · 202421 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 52km · 920hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/202421)[Typhoon Winnie 1997 · 199711 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 198km · 920hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/199711)[Typhoon Dinah 1965 · 196506 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 206km · 934hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196506)[Typhoon Amy 1962 · 196214 Super Typhoon Closest track distance to Taizhou 196km · 935hPa](https://taifengshuo.com/en/typhoon/196214)

## 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

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

[Zhejiang Latest Typhoon News](https://taifengshuo.com/en/region/%E6%B5%99%E6%B1%9F) · [Typhoons That Made Landfall in Zhejiang](https://taifengshuo.com/en/landfall/%E6%B5%99%E6%B1%9F) · [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.