Geoje’s Nambu-myeon hit by 399.5 mm of rain in a day, causing the Gohyeoncheon stream to overflow
8월 16일부터 17일까지 경남 거제시 남부면에 399.5mm의 비가 쏟아지며 고현천이 범람, 시내 침수 피해로 이어졌다.
Quick answer
How severe was the damage caused by the torrential rains in Geoje?
2026년 8월 16일 0시부터 17일 0시 40분까지 경남 거제시 남부면에 399.5mm의 강우량이 관측됐다. 이 비로 고현천이 범람하면서 거제 시내를 중심으로 심각한 침수 피해가 발생했다.
Key takeaways
- 8월 16일 0시부터 17일 0시 40분까지 경남 거제시 남부면에 399.5mm의 강우량이 관측됐다.
- The torrential rain caused the Gohyeoncheon River to overflow, resulting in severe flooding, particularly in downtown Geoje.
- 2026년 5월부터 8월 중순까지 한반도 전역에 집중호우가 이어졌고, 8월 중후반 피해가 특히 심각했다.
From midnight on August 16, 2026, to 12:40 a.m. on August 17, 399.5 mm of rainfall was recorded in Nambu-myeon, Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province. The volume fell in little more than a day, exceeding the capacity of local waterways and causing severe flooding.
Gohyeoncheon River Overflow
Torrential rain caused the Gohyeoncheon River to overflow, flooding roads and residential areas, particularly in downtown Geoje. The intense rainfall over a short period has been cited as the cause.
Torrential Rain Continuing Throughout the Summer
2026 is being recorded as a year of persistent torrential rain across the Korean Peninsula from May through mid-August. Damage was particularly pronounced in mid-to-late August.
Commentary
So-called “guerrilla rain,” in which rainfall is concentrated over a short period, is considered especially likely to cause river overflows and urban flooding. Disaster-prevention experts generally explain that when nearly 400 mm of rain falls in a single day, as in Geoje, it can easily exceed the capacity of existing drainage systems. However, the specific causes of the damage and the status of recovery efforts should be confirmed through official announcements from local authorities and the Korea Meteorological Administration.
Frequently asked questions
- When was the rainfall highest in Geoje?
- 2026년 8월 16일 0시부터 17일 0시 40분까지 남부면에서 399.5mm가 관측됐다.
- What damage did it cause?
- 고현천이 범람하면서 거제 시내를 중심으로 침수 피해가 발생했다.
Sources
- 2026년 한반도 폭우 사태 — 나무위키
- 태풍정보 — 현대중공업그룹 기상정보