Typhoon Emma (1967)

For other storms of the same name, see List of storms named Emma.
Typhoon Emma (Welming)
Emma east of the Philippines on November 2
Meteorological history
FormedOctober 30, 1967 (1967-10-30)
DissipatedNovember 8, 1967 (1967-11-08)
Unknown-strength storm
10-minute sustained (JMA)
Lowest pressure908 hPa (mbar); 26.81 inHg
Category 5-equivalent super typhoon
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC)
Highest winds260 km/h (160 mph)
Lowest pressure908 hPa (mbar); 26.81 inHg
Overall effects
Fatalities>300
Damage$75.6 million (1967 USD)
Areas affected
Part of the 1967 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Emma, known as Typhoon Welming in the Philippines, was a deadly typhoon that affected in the Philippines. The forth super typhoon on 1967 season. The storm formed as tropical depression on October 30. Next day, Emma updated to typhoon. On November 2, the storm reached peak intensity winds of 260 km/h (160 mph). Emma made landfall in southern Luzon. Emma made final landfall on Zhanjiang as Tropical Storm. The storm last noted on November 8 over between China and Vietnam.

Emma caused $635,000 property damages on Palau and Yap. In Philippines, more than 300 deaths and $75 million damages. 2 ships were sank in the Philippines. Many ships damaged. More than 140,000 homeless in the Philippines. Overall, 300 deaths and $75.6 million (1967 USD) estimated damages.

Meteorological history

Emma first originated as tropical depression by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on October 30.[1] On October 31, the depression updated tropical storm about 200 mi south-southwest of Guam.[2][3] At 12:00 UTC, Both JMA and JTWC updated to typhoon intensity early.[4][1] Moving west-northwest track, Emma crossed into Philippine Area of Responsibility, naming it Welming on November 1.[5] Emma began rapid intensify, The storm reaching winds of 150 km/h (93 mph) on November 1 while passing about 60 mi (97 km) south of Yap. Next day, Emma reached 232 km/h (144 mph). At 6:00 UTC of November 2, Emma updated super typhoon intensity. At 12:00 UTC on November 2, Emma reached peak winds of 260 km/h (160 mph). on November 3, Emma reached peak minimum pressure of 908 hPa (26.8 inHg) over east Samar.[3][2]

At 12:00 UTC, Emma made landfall over ashore southern Luzon on November 3 with one-minute winds of 200 km/h (120 mph).[2][3] Emma weakened by the mountainous terrain after emerging from Luzon as a tropical storm. Emma continued to weaken as traversed the South China Sea.[2] Emma exited Philippine Area of Responsibility on November 5.[5] At 0:00 UTC, Emma made final landfall over Zhanjiang with one-minute winds of 55 km/h (34 mph).[3] JTWC ceased tracking the cyclone at 0:00 UTC of November 8.[6] On November 8, JMA stopped advisories of Emma at 18:00 UTC over between China and Vietnam.[3]

Impact

Philippines

There is estimated $5 million initial damage. Philippine officials estimated damages approximately $75 million on November 6.[7] The Philippine Red Cross reported approximately 26,000 families and 140,000 left homeless in 21 provinces. Philippine News Service caused 106 others died or missing in five provinces.[8] 300 people reported died or missing.[8] 67 people missing and feared drowned.[9] 64 people unaccounted when 6 boats overturned in Manila Bay.[10] The bus fell a swollen-river, causing 23 people drowned on Samar. The bridge collapsed.[11] The pregnant women killed by a falling tree on Pampanga.[12] A man was killed in Manila when a billboard collapsed due to strong winds.[12][10] A police were attempting to reach the municipally of Bacon, which struck by the tidal wave.[7]

The U.S Clark Air Base was caused damage about 60 miles of Manila. The storm affected downtown Manila caused uprooted trees and damaged power lines and destroyed houses and damaged billboards. In Manila, one person killed and 5 others injured.[9] The ferry Morning Glory was sank in Manila Bay with unknown number of people aboard. Manila radar tracking equipment damaged.[13] 15% drop of damaging coconut industry.[2] The Japanese Hoku Maru ran aground on the northwestern coast.[14] Number of districts in the city, and suburbs without power more than 12 hours.[15] The Mindoro sank on November 4 resulted in the deaths of 170 people, including 90 people, 134 passengers were rescued.[16][17]

Elsewhere

The typhoon damaged papaya and banana trees. Property damages in Palau and Yap estimated at $635,000. No people died in Palau and Yap. Coral causeways were washed out. Koror reported wind gusts of 55 mph (89 km/h), with heavy rain, causing minor damage.[18]

In China, the storm caused unknown damages. The Habib Marikar suffered a engine failure, USS Navarro rescued 43 of crew.[19] The Liberian flag freighter Loyal Fortunes swept aground, USS Coral Sea rescued 37 all men at Pratas Reef about 170 miles (270 km) southeast of Hong Kong.[20] Three ships ran aground in the South China Sea.[2]

Retirement

Further information: List of retired Philippine typhoon names

The Philippine name Welming retired due extreme death toll, It was replaced Warling first used in the 1971 season.[21]

References

  1. ^ a b "RSMC Best Track Data (Text)". Japan Meteorological Agency. 1960–1969. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f Rossi, Frank P. (May 1968). "Typhoons on Western Pacific, 1967". Mariners Weather Log. 12: 76.
  3. ^ a b c d e "1967 Super Typhoon EMMA (1967303N07150)". IBTrACS.
  4. ^ "1967 JTWC Best Track Data (Text)". Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
  5. ^ a b "PAGASA Tropical Cyclone Names 1963–1988". Typhoon2000. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013.
  6. ^ Annual Typhoon Report - 1967 (PDF). Joint Typhoon Warning Center (Report). 1968.
  7. ^ a b "Typhoon Emma Death Toll Soars". The Dispatch. Lexington, North Carolina. November 6, 1967. p. 3 – via Google News Archive.
  8. ^ a b "300 Perish In Typhoon". Gettyburg Times. November 6, 1967. p. 1 – via Google News Archive.
  9. ^ a b "Typhoon, Lashes Philippines". Rome News-Tribune. Rome, Georgia. November 5, 1967. p. 2 – via Google News Archive.
  10. ^ a b "Emma smashes Manila". The Bulletin. November 4, 1967. p. 1 – via Google News Archive.
  11. ^ "23 Feared Lost In Philippines Typhoon". Lewiston Morning Tribune. November 5, 1967. p. 5 – via Google News Archive.
  12. ^ a b "Typhoon Kills 28 In R.P." Pacific Stars And Stripes. November 7, 1967. p. 4 – via NewspaperArchive.
  13. ^ "Typhoon smashes Manila: 52 Missing, Feared Dead". The Dispatch. Lexington, North Carolina. November 4, 1967. p. 1 – via Google News Archive.
  14. ^ "Typhoon Toll mounts in Philippines". The Sydney Morning Herald. November 6, 1967. p. 3 – via Google News Archive.
  15. ^ "Typhoon Emma Leaves 67 Dead". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Daytona Beach, Florida. November 6, 1967 – via Google News Archive.
  16. ^ "Many Die as Typhoon Emma Hits Philippines". Kannapolis Daily Independent. Kannapolis, North Carolina. November 6, 1967. p. 5 – via NewspaperArchive.
  17. ^ "Disaster Toll Exceeds 250". Sarasota Journal. Sarasota, Florida. November 6, 1967. p. 1 – via Google News Archive.
  18. ^ "Storm Data" (PDF). 9 (11). Department of Commerce. November 1967 – via National Centers for Environmental Information. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  19. ^ "THE SUNDERLAND SITE - PAGE 056". Searle. Archived from the original on May 2, 2010.
  20. ^ Cressman, Robert J. (May–June 1990). "USS Coral Sea "The Ageless Warrior"" (PDF). Naval Aviation News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
  21. ^ "Decommissioned Domestic Name 1963-2000". Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. 23 January 2021. Archived from the original on 30 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
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