Which Typhoons Have Had the Most Severe Impact on Shandong in History?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-23
Shandong is located along the eastern coast of China and has a long coastline. Although its higher latitude means that typhoons make landfall there with their complete circulation less frequently than in Zhejiang, Fujian, or Guangdong, several typhoons or their residual circulations still affect Shandong every summer and autumn, bringing gale-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. Let's take a look at some of the most impactful typhoon cases in Shandong's history, as well as key disaster prevention points for residents.
Why Is Shandong Often "Targeted" by Typhoons?
Many people assume that typhoons are only active along the coasts of South and East China, but this is not the case. Although fewer typhoons make direct landfall in Shandong, the province can still be affected in the following ways:
- After a typhoon makes landfall in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, or Shanghai, its residual low-pressure system moves northward along the coastline, penetrating deep into Shandong and causing heavy rainfall;
- A typhoon moves westward into the sea via the Korean Peninsula or travels northward through the Yellow Sea, with its outer circulation directly affecting Shandong's coastal areas;
- A typhoon grazes the Shandong Peninsula from the sea, bringing strong winds and storm surges.
Shandong is home to many rivers, including the Yellow River, Yi River, and Shu River. The flat terrain in northwest and southwest Shandong has limited drainage capacity, making heavy rainfall highly likely to cause urban waterlogging. Coastal areas must also remain vigilant against storm surges and seawater intrusion.
Notable Typhoon Cases with Significant Impact on Shandong
1. Typhoon Winnie (9711) (1997)
After making landfall near Wenzhou, Zhejiang, in August 1997, Typhoon Winnie moved northward, affecting East and North China. It caused extremely severe flooding and waterlogging disasters in Shandong.
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