Tropical Cyclones in 2018 > Table 3.5.5
Table 3.5.5 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Mangkhut
Maximum sea level (above chart datum) |
Maximum storm surge (above astronomical tide) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Height (m) |
Date/Month |
Time |
Height (m) |
Date/Month |
Time |
|
| Quarry Bay | 3.88 | 16/9 | 14:42 | 2.35 | 16/9 | 14:42 |
| Shek Pik | 3.89 | 16/9 | 14:16 | 2.34 | 16/9 | 14:16 |
| Tai Miu Wan* | 4.19 | 16/9 | 13:41 | 2.77 | 16/9 | 13:41 |
| Tai Po Kau | 4.71 | 16/9 | 12:34 | 3.40 | 16/9 | 12:34 |
| Tsim Bei Tsui | 4.18 | 16/9 | 17:14 | 2.58 | 16/9 | 17:21 |
* based on incomplete data
The tide station at Waglan Island was severely damaged by Mangkhut and the maximum sea level of 2.68 m was recorded before damage.