Latest Tianjin Typhoon News - Historical Typhoons and Preparedness Guide
Tianjin Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the center tracks of 10 named typhoons have entered within 300 km of downtown Tianjin, averaging about 0.1 per year. Typhoon In-fa (202106) in 2021 passed closest, at roughly 96 km, while Typhoon Opal (196208) in 1962 reached the greatest peak intensity, with a minimum central pressure of 900 hPa and maximum winds of 75 m/s.
Tianjin lies on the western coast of the Bohai Bay, so direct typhoon landfalls are rare. However, the remnants of northbound typhoons and Bohai storm surges can still affect the city. In 2018, the remnants of Ampil brought severe rain to Tianjin, while storm-surge water buildup in the Bohai Bay combined with flooding along the Hai River created a risk unique to Tianjin.
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Typhoons that have affected Tianjin, ranked by closest track distance
Based on geographic calculations using more than 1,800 historical typhoon tracks in the TyphoonSays database, a total of 10 The tracks of 10 typhoons have entered within 300 km of downtown Tianjin. They are ranked below by closest track distance:
Strongest typhoon to affect Tianjin, ranked by peak central pressure
Tianjin Typhoon FAQ
Which typhoon was the strongest and most severe to affect Tianjin in history?
Based on historical typhoon tracks since 1945, Typhoon Opal (196208) in 1962 was the strongest typhoon by peak intensity to enter within 300 km of Tianjin, reaching super typhoon status with a minimum central pressure of 900 hPa and passing about 115 km from downtown. Typhoon In-fa (202106) in 2021 came closest to downtown Tianjin, at only about 96 km.
How many typhoons affect Tianjin in a typical year?
From 1945 to the present, the center tracks of 10 named typhoons have entered within 300 km of downtown Tianjin, averaging about 0.1 per year, mostly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Typhoon Preparedness Guide for Tianjin
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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.