Typhoon Opal (1962)
Typhoon Opal on August 4 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 30, 1962 |
| Dissipated | August 9, 1962 |
| Unknown-strength storm | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Lowest pressure | 900 hPa (mbar); 26.58 inHg |
| Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 270 km/h (165 mph) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 21 confirmed |
| Missing | 90 |
| Damage | $25 million (1962 USD) |
| Areas affected | Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan |
| IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1962 Pacific typhoon season | |
Typhoon Opal was a super typhoon that struck Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan in 1962.