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Typhoon Kai-tak

Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Kai-tak


Maximum sea level 
(above chart datum)
Maximum storm surge
(above astronomical tide)
Height (m)
Date/Month
Time
Height (m)
Date/Month
Time
Quarry Bay
2.46
17/8
07:10
0.43
16/8
22:02
Shek Pik
2.73

17/8

08:23
0.58
17/8
01:47
Tai Miu Wan
2.46

17/8

07:01
0.56
16/8
22:23
Tai Po Kau
2.47

17/8

06:42
0.59
17/8
00:46
Tsim Bei Tsui
2.89

17/8

09:43
0.60
17/8
04:57
Waglan Island
2.59

17/8

07:06
0.52
16/8
21:38