Typhoon Caitlin (1991)

The typhoon enhanced the monsoon across the northern Philippines, and caused rainfall to areas already deluged by prior floods. Manila received 210 mm (8.38 in) of rain on July 26; the rain triggered mudslides in the valleys near Mount Pinatubo while widespread flooding resulted in 16 deaths and the evacuation of more than 20,000 people.[1]

The typhoon dropped heavy rainfall across much of the Japanese archipelago, as far south as Okinawa and as far north as Chūbu region.[9] A peak rainfall total occurred of 468 mm (18.4 in) at Mount Akita-Komagatake.[10] A peak hourly rainfall total of 68 mm (2.7 in) was observed in Yusuhara.[11] Meanwhile, a peak daily precipitation total of 301 mm (11.9 in) fell in Naha.[12] Nearby, Kadena Air Base recorded a total of 320 mm (12.51 in) of rain during a four day period, which was its heaviest precipitation record there since 1987.[1] A wind gust of 116 km/h (72 mph) was recorded on Tokashiki Island.[13] Nationwide, six fatalities were reported and thirty-nine others sustained injuries. A total 64 houses were destroyed while 1,472 others were flooded.[9] Moreover, 120 ships were damaged.[9] Monetary damage totaled ¥10.1 billion ($75 million USD).[9][nb 3][nb 4]

Caitlin provided welcome relief to the drought-stricken island of Okinawa, which caused the reservoir levels on the island to rise from only 35% to over 80% of its capacity. Islandwide, one death[1] and eight injuries were attributed to Caitlin.[14] Crop damage was estimated at $7.4 million while U.S. military damage exceeded $1.2 million.[1] On Shikoku Island, damage in Kōchi Prefecture was estimated at ¥132 million.[15] Seventy-two homes were damaged on Kyushu in Kagoshima Prefecture. Five million people in the prefecture lost power. Damage there totaled ¥768 million.[16] A 42-year old man from Hyūga died due to a lightning strike.[17] Seven homes were damaged in Kumamoto Prefecture. Damage to 22 fishing boats in the prefecture amounted for ¥456 million.[18] Twenty-three people were wounded in Nagasaki Prefecture, including one who suffered a spinal cord injury due to strong winds. A total of 116 ships were damaged. Along the Goto Islands, many homes were destroyed, resulting in 32 homeless. Damage through the prefecture amounted to ¥3.86 billion.[19] A 3 m (10 ft) wall collapsed in Oita Prefecture, killing one person. In separate incidents, three people were wounded.[20] In Saga Prefecture, three hundred and twenty-six homes were damaged and three other were destroyed while three individuals were hurt.[21] One person perished and two others were injured in Fukuoka Prefecture. Six homes were also damaged. Monetary damage estimates exceeded ¥294 million.[22]

On Honshu, two fatalities were reported in Kyoto Prefecture due to strong winds.[23] Storm surge also damaged 47 dwellings.[24] Elsewhere, 36 flights at the Kobe Airport were cancelled.[25] A total of 758 ha (1,870 acres) of arable land was damaged in Tottori prefecture.[26] Eighteen homes were damaged in eastern Shimane prefecture. There, damage was estimated at ¥146 million.[27] Five homes were damaged or destroyed and seventy other lost power in Fukui Prefecture.[28] Across southern portions of Nagano Prefecture, 20 cars were stranded in floodwaters.[29]

Prior to affecting South Korea, typhoon warnings were posted for the entire country. The U.S. military television network on South Korea went overtime to broadcast warnings. In advance of the storm, flights in and out of Cheju were cancelled.[30] In all, two people were killed and another two were reported missing. Torrential rains caused flooding in residential areas and destroyed farmland.[8] About 30 ships were destroyed or damaged. Five roads, a 500 m (1,600 ft) long railway, and a bridge were also damaged.[31] Damage amounted to $6.3 million USD.[8]