No, Kirogi is no longer active. It dissipated or transitioned into an extratropical cyclone on 2023-09-07T12:00:00.000Z.
Kirogi formed on 2023-08-29T00:00:00.000Z and dissipated on 2023-09-07T12:00:00.000Z, reaching a peak intensity of tropical_depression.
Kirogi achieved maximum sustained winds of approximately 119 km/h (64 kt / 74 mph) and a minimum central pressure of approximately 985 hPa.
According to current forecasts, Kirogi is expected to pass approximately 149 km from Kagoshima, presenting a moderate risk of wind and rain impacts.
According to current forecasts, Kirogi is expected to pass approximately 293 km from Fukuoka, presenting a moderate risk of wind and rain impacts.
Based on track data, Kirogi is expected to remain approximately 327 km from Osaka, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Based on track data, Kirogi is expected to remain approximately 460 km from Yokohama, with minimal direct threats currently anticipated.
Projected rainfall totals of approximately 50-150 mm (2-6 inches) may occur in affected areas, creating risks of flash flooding and urban flooding.
Yes. Tropical systems carry abundant moisture, and outer rainbands can trigger flash flooding, river flooding, and urban flooding.
Adjust preparations based on the storm category and official advice. Secure outdoor items, prepare emergency supplies, keep backup power available, and follow official advisories.
Evacuation decisions must strictly follow official directives issued by local emergency management agencies. If an evacuation order is issued, evacuate immediately using designated routes. Do not rely solely on a single forecast model.
StormAtlas regularly updates based on publicly available data from international meteorological agencies. The latest data update was at August 12, 2026 at 08:11 PM.
Kirogi developed over warm ocean waters under conditions of high atmospheric moisture and low vertical wind shear.
The forecast path integrates data from multiple international meteorological agencies and numerical weather prediction models (such as NHC, JMA, JTWC, and CMA) using ensemble forecasting methods to generate probabilistic forecast tracks.
Storm Timeline
Kirogi at 29.1°N, 136.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Kirogi at 28.7°N, 135.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Kirogi at 28.5°N, 134.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Kirogi at 28.8°N, 134.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Kirogi at 29.5°N, 133.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 25 km/h (16 mph)
Kirogi at 30.2°N, 133.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 32 km/h (20 mph)
Kirogi at 30.9°N, 133.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 31.3°N, 134.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 31.6°N, 134.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 31.9°N, 134.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Kirogi at 32.0°N, 134.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 32.1°N, 133.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 32.1°N, 133.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 32.0°N, 133.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Kirogi at 31.8°N, 132.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 31.5°N, 132.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Kirogi at 31.2°N, 132.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.0°N, 132.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 30.9°N, 132.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 30.9°N, 131.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.0°N, 132.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.1°N, 132.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 31.2°N, 133.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 31.3°N, 133.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 31.5°N, 134.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 31.6°N, 135.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 31.7°N, 135.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.8°N, 136.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.8°N, 137.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.6°N, 137.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 31.3°N, 138.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 30.9°N, 139.1°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 30.5°N, 139.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 30.4°N, 140.2°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 30.2°N, 140.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 29.9°N, 141.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 29.5°N, 142.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 29.3°N, 142.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 29.1°N, 143.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 29.0°N, 143.9°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 28.6°N, 144.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 28.0°N, 145.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 27.1°N, 146.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 26.2°N, 147.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Kirogi at 25.4°N, 147.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 24.8°N, 148.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 24.4°N, 148.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 23.9°N, 148.9°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 23.3°N, 149.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 22.6°N, 150.1°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 68 km/h (42 mph)
Kirogi at 21.9°N, 150.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 21.2°N, 151.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kirogi at 20.4°N, 151.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kirogi at 19.7°N, 152.3°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
Kirogi at 19.1°N, 152.8°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kirogi at 18.5°N, 153.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 101 km/h (63 mph)
Kirogi at 17.9°N, 153.6°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kirogi at 17.3°N, 154.0°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 115 km/h (71 mph)
Kirogi at 16.7°N, 154.2°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 83 km/h (52 mph)
Kirogi at 15.9°N, 154.4°E as Category 1 (equivalent to Category 1 Hurricane) with winds of 119 km/h (74 mph)
Kirogi at 15.2°N, 154.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 14.6°N, 154.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 97 km/h (60 mph)
Kirogi at 14.1°N, 154.5°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 13.6°N, 154.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 72 km/h (45 mph)
Kirogi at 13.3°N, 154.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 13.1°N, 154.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 12.9°N, 154.4°E as Tropical Storm with winds of 65 km/h (40 mph)
Kirogi at 12.6°N, 154.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 61 km/h (38 mph)
Kirogi at 12.4°N, 154.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 54 km/h (34 mph)
Kirogi at 12.0°N, 154.6°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 50 km/h (31 mph)
Kirogi at 11.6°N, 154.7°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 43 km/h (27 mph)
Kirogi at 11.4°N, 155.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 40 km/h (25 mph)
Kirogi at 11.1°N, 155.3°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 10.9°N, 155.8°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 10.8°N, 156.4°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 10.6°N, 157.0°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Kirogi at 10.4°N, 157.5°E as Tropical Depression with winds of 36 km/h (22 mph)
Super Typhoon Kirogi (2023): A Retrospective Analysis
Formation and Meteorological History
Super Typhoon Kirogi formed in the western Pacific Ocean in early October 2023. Originating from a tropical disturbance near the Marshall Islands, it rapidly intensified into a tropical storm on October 5. Favorable conditions—warm sea surface temperatures exceeding 30°C and low wind shear—allowed Kirogi to undergo explosive intensification, reaching super typhoon status (Category 5 equivalent) by October 8. The storm exhibited a well-defined eye surrounded by intense convection, with peak sustained winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and a minimum central pressure of 905 hPa. Kirogi maintained its intensity for several days before weakening as it approached landmasses.
Impact and Damages
Kirogi affected multiple countries across East and Southeast Asia, causing widespread devastation.
China: The storm made landfall in Fujian province on October 12 as a Category 3 typhoon. Torrential rains exceeding 500 mm triggered catastrophic flooding and landslides, particularly in Zhejiang and Jiangxi. Over 120 fatalities were reported, with 85 in Fujian alone. Economic losses exceeded $15 billion, with extensive damage to agriculture, infrastructure, and housing. Major cities like Xiamen and Fuzhou experienced power outages and transportation disruptions.
Japan: Although Kirogi did not make direct landfall, its outer bands brought record rainfall to Kyushu and Shikoku, causing flash floods and mudslides. 45 deaths were recorded, primarily in rural areas. Agricultural damage was severe, with rice and vegetable crops destroyed. The storm also disrupted air and rail travel, affecting thousands of passengers.
Philippines: The typhoon enhanced the southwest monsoon, triggering widespread flooding in Luzon and the Visayas. 30 people died, and over 200,000 were displaced. Infrastructure damage was significant, particularly in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.
Vietnam: Kirogi weakened to a tropical storm before reaching northern Vietnam, but heavy rains caused flooding in Hanoi and coastal provinces. 20 fatalities were reported, and agricultural losses were substantial.
Korea: Both South and North Korea experienced heavy rainfall and strong winds. In South Korea, 15 deaths occurred, mostly from landslides in mountainous regions. North Korea reported significant flooding in agricultural areas, exacerbating food shortages.
Government Response and Relief Efforts
China: The Chinese government mobilized the military for rescue operations, evacuating over 1 million people. The Ministry of Emergency Management allocated $2 billion for disaster relief and reconstruction. International aid was declined, with China emphasizing self-reliance.
Japan: The Japan Meteorological Agency issued early warnings, leading to timely evacuations. The government deployed Self-Defense Forces for search and rescue. Compensation programs for farmers were announced.
Philippines: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council coordinated relief efforts, with international assistance from the UN and ASEAN. Evacuation centers were set up, and food packs distributed.
Vietnam: Local authorities implemented flood control measures and provided emergency supplies. The government requested international aid for recovery.
Korea: South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety managed response operations, while North Korea appealed to the international community for food and medical aid.
Conclusion
Super Typhoon Kirogi of 2023 stands as one of the most destructive typhoons in recent history, highlighting the vulnerability of densely populated coastal regions to extreme weather events. The disaster underscored the need for improved infrastructure resilience, early warning systems, and regional cooperation in disaster risk reduction.
