# Typhoon Champi impacts Taiwan and approaches South Korea > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-champi-approach-to-taiwan-and-okinawa > Updated: 2026-10-23T01:54:00.000Z. Sources: 123. Developments: 5. Typhoon Champi, a Category 5-equivalent storm identified by NASA as one of the strongest cyclones of 2026, continues to pose a significant threat to East Asia. The storm has recorded sustained winds near 296 km/h with gusts exceeding 227 km/h, maintaining a large wind radius of approximately 300 to 320 kilometers. As the typhoon swept past Taiwan’s northeast coast, the impact intensified. While the typhoon center narrowly missed direct landfall—passing just 1 kilometer from the coast near Nan'ao—its outer circulation caused widespread disruption. The death toll has reached at least one, and injuries have risen to approximately 350. In Yilan County, rainfall exceeded 400mm on Friday. Destructive winds toppled trees and cut power to thousands of households, while more than 4,300 residents were forced to evacuate high-risk areas. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued heavy rain warnings for multiple counties and cities, and a level-three emergency response center was established in Kinmen County to prepare for wind gusts of up to level 9. As the storm moves northward and begins to weaken, it is approaching the waters near Jeju Island and southern South Korea. While a direct landfall on the Korean Peninsula is considered unlikely, Jeju Island and the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety have activated emergency response protocols. Jeju expects rainfall of 50–100mm, with mountainous areas potentially seeing over 150mm. Authorities are focusing on flood prevention and inspecting high-risk areas, including riverbanks and coastal lowlands. Forecasters expect the storm to move toward China and Japan, potentially affecting Okinawa and mainland Japan in the coming days. ## Claims - Taiwan has cancelled more than 100 flights due to the approaching storm. (disputed by 11 sources) - More than 350 international flights were cancelled due to the typhoon. (disputed by 5 sources) - 94 people have been injured due to the typhoon. (disputed by 3 sources) - Approximately 1,300 people have been evacuated from mountainous areas. (disputed by 3 sources) - The typhoon's central pressure was recorded at 960hPa with maximum wind speeds of 39m/s. (disputed by 2 sources) - The typhoon caused one death and 163 injuries in Taiwan. (disputed by 2 sources) - More than 4,300 people were evacuated from their homes. (disputed by 2 sources) - The storm's central pressure reached approximately 895 hPa. (disputed) - The typhoon is expected to pass northeastern Taiwan and move toward southern Japan. (corroborated by 23 sources) - Champi is classified as a Category 5 super typhoon on the Saffir-Simpson scale. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The storm's wind gusts reached approximately 191 km/h near its center. (corroborated by 10 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Typhoon Champi strikes Taiwan, causing casualties and power outages Typhoon Champi has struck Taiwan, killing one person and injuring 350 others. The storm caused widespread power outages, evacuations, and heavy rainfall before moving toward China and Japan. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-champi-approaches-taiwan-prompting-emergency-responses ### 2026-10-22: Typhoon Champi approaches Jeju, prompting emergency preparations Typhoon Champi is approaching Jeju and southern South Korea, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities have activated emergency measures to prevent flooding and ensure public safety. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-champi-approaches-jeju-island-prompting-emergency-measures ### 2026-10-21: Typhoon Champi causes casualties and mass disruptions in Taiwan Super typhoon Champi has caused at least one death, over 160 injuries, and mass flight cancellations in Taiwan, prompting widespread school closures and evacuations. 92 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supertyphon-champi-reaches-category-5-status-in-western-pacific ### 2026-10-18: Super Typhoon Champi reaches Category 5 intensity in the Pacific Super Typhoon Champi has reached Category 5 intensity with winds of 185 mph. The storm threatens Taiwan and Japan and has triggered alerts in the Philippines following damage near Guam. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/super-typhoon-champi-tracks-toward-taiwan-and-china ### 2026-10-15: Typhoon Champi intensifies toward Taiwan and Okinawa Typhoon Champi is intensifying into a super typhoon, with its path shifting toward Taiwan and south of Okinawa, potentially bringing severe weather to the region by late October. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/typhoon-champi-expected-to-intensify-and-impact-taiwan --- Cite as: Typhoon Champi impacts Taiwan and approaches South Korea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/typhoon-champi-approach-to-taiwan-and-okinawa