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Typhoon Chanchu (2006)
Track & history
Peak wind
145 mph / 230 km/h
Min pressure
916 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Gamay
Storm history
Chanchu formed in the West Pacific in May 2006 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 916 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Gamay, Philippines and last near Huanggang, China. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- 2006-05-11 15:00 UTCLandfall near Gamay, Philippines · 80 mph / 130 km/h
- 2006-05-12 15:00 UTCLandfall near Bansud, Philippines · 100 mph / 155 km/h
- 2006-05-17 18:00 UTCLandfall near Huanggang, China · 85 mph / 140 km/h
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-07 18:00 | 8.8°N 137.6°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-05-08 00:00 | 8.8°N 136.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-08 06:00 | 8.7°N 135.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1006 mb |
| 2006-05-08 12:00 | 8.6°N 134.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-08 18:00 | 8.4°N 134.2°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2006-05-09 00:00 | 8.2°N 133.6°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2006-05-09 06:00 | 8.3°N 132.7°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2006-05-09 12:00 | 8.5°N 132.0°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 994 mb |
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| 2006-05-09 18:00 | 8.7°N 131.4°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2006-05-10 00:00 | 9.2°N 130.7°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2006-05-10 06:00 | 9.7°N 129.8°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 984 mb |
| 2006-05-10 12:00 | 9.9°N 129.3°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 980 mb |
| 2006-05-10 18:00 | 10.4°N 128.9°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-11 00:00 | 10.9°N 128.1°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-11 06:00 | 11.5°N 126.9°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-11 12:00 | 12.1°N 125.7°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-11 18:00 | 12.4°N 124.6°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 976 mb |
| 2006-05-12 00:00 | 12.7°N 123.6°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 976 mb |
| 2006-05-12 06:00 | 13.0°N 122.6°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-12 12:00 | 13.0°N 121.8°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 958 mb |
| 2006-05-12 18:00 | 13.0°N 121.2°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 958 mb |
| 2006-05-13 00:00 | 13.4°N 120.6°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-13 06:00 | 13.8°N 119.5°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-13 12:00 | 13.9°N 118.9°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 963 mb |
| 2006-05-13 18:00 | 13.9°N 118.2°E | C1 | 90 mph / 150 km/h | 963 mb |
| 2006-05-14 00:00 | 13.8°N 117.5°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 954 mb |
| 2006-05-14 06:00 | 13.9°N 116.6°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 944 mb |
| 2006-05-14 12:00 | 13.9°N 116.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2006-05-14 18:00 | 13.9°N 115.5°E | C4 | 140 mph / 220 km/h | 922 mb |
| 2006-05-15 00:00 | 14.1°N 115.3°E | C4 | 145 mph / 230 km/h | 916 mb |
| 2006-05-15 06:00 | 14.8°N 115.3°E | C4 | 140 mph / 220 km/h | 922 mb |
| 2006-05-15 12:00 | 15.4°N 115.2°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2006-05-15 18:00 | 16.1°N 115.0°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2006-05-16 00:00 | 16.9°N 114.9°E | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 927 mb |
| 2006-05-16 06:00 | 17.8°N 114.9°E | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 933 mb |
| 2006-05-16 12:00 | 18.8°N 115.2°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 938 mb |
| 2006-05-16 18:00 | 19.5°N 115.3°E | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 938 mb |
| 2006-05-17 00:00 | 20.5°N 115.6°E | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 944 mb |
| 2006-05-17 06:00 | 21.3°N 116.0°E | C2 | 110 mph / 175 km/h | 949 mb |
| 2006-05-17 12:00 | 22.5°N 116.7°E | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 954 mb |
| 2006-05-17 18:00 | 23.5°N 117.1°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 967 mb |
| 2006-05-18 00:00 | 24.5°N 118.0°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 991 mb |
| 2006-05-18 06:00 | 26.0°N 119.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-18 12:00 | 29.1°N 121.9°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-18 18:00 | 31.2°N 123.3°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-19 00:00 | 31.6°N 124.8°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2006-05-19 06:00 | 32.2°N 126.8°E | — | — | 996 mb |
| 2006-05-19 12:00 | 32.8°N 128.7°E | — | — | 1000 mb |
Typhoon Chanchu 2006 FAQ
Did Typhoon Chanchu 2006 make landfall?
Yes. Chanchu made landfall near Gamay, Philippines on May 11 2006, and near Bansud, Philippines on May 12 2006, and near Huanggang, China on May 17 2006, with sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Chanchu get in 2006?
Chanchu peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 916 mb.
When did Chanchu form and dissipate?
Chanchu was first tracked on May 7 2006 and last tracked on May 19 2006, about 12 days in all.