Taiwan closed schools and offices and canceled hundreds of flights Friday as Typhoon Champi brushed past the island, according to AP, as reported by ABC News, France 24 and DW.

All 262 of Taiwan's domestic flights were canceled, along with 669 international flights, the transport ministry said, according to AP.

One person was killed Thursday after being swept away by waves on Liuqiu, a small island off Taiwan's coast, AP reported. Ninety-four others were hurt in the storm, AP said.

Almost 1,300 people were moved from risky mountain areas, the government said, according to AP. DW put the number at over 1,300.

Champi had peaked at 185 mph earlier this week, AP and DW reported. Its center was expected to stay offshore as it passed the island's northeastern tip, AP said.

"If it slows down, its impact will last longer," weather chief Lu Kuo-chen said, according to France 24 and DW.

Up to 35 inches of rain could fall from Thursday to Saturday, the weather agency said, according to France 24. The northeast was expected to be hit hardest, it said.

In Taipei, public transport was running at reduced capacity, DW reported.

The storm also hit Japan's southwestern islands, AP said. A woman in her 70s broke her leg on Miyako island, and nearly 2,000 homes lost power on Ishigaki island, AP reported.

In the Philippines, ships were kept in port off several northern towns, AP said.

Champi is part of a busy storm season fueled by El Niño, France 24 and DW reported.

What we know: Champi shut down much of Taiwan and killed one person.
What we don't: How much damage the heavy rain will cause through Saturday.