Hurricane Charley
One of the tropical cyclone disasters on NOAA’s billion-dollar list: $27 billion in losses at 2024 prices ($16 billion at the time) and 35 deaths.
What the offices filed during it
The 129 most significant tropical cyclone episodes filed in these dates, colored by kind.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The toll
- Losses, 2024 dollars
- $27 billion
- Losses at the time
- $16 billion
- Deaths
- 35
The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.
By state, as filed
| State | Events | Deaths | Injuries | Damage filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 58 | 10 | 781 | $5.8 billion |
| North Carolina | 68 | 3 | 39 | $24 million |
| South Carolina | 28 | 0 | 6 | $8.0 million |
| California | 20 | 0 | 1 | $5.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | 0 | 0 | $1.1 million |
| New Mexico | 17 | 0 | 1 | $800,000 |
| Virginia | 10 | 0 | 1 | $780,000 |
| Texas | 17 | 0 | 0 | $675,000 |
| New York | 6 | 0 | 0 | $520,000 |
| Vermont | 9 | 0 | 0 | $110,000 |
| Arizona | 9 | 1 | 0 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 7 | 0 | 0 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | 0 | 0 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | 0 | 0 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Maine | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nevada | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Colorado | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Delaware | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alaska | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Episode by episode
- Tropical Storm in Florida, August 12, 2004Tropical Storm Bonnie passed just south of Apalachicola, FL, and came ashore along the Taylor County coast west of Perry, FL early Thursday afternoon.
- Flash Flood in Alabama, August 12, 2004Several roads were flooded and temporarily impassable across the Birmingham Metropolitan area.
- Heavy Rain in Georgia, August 12, 2004The Greene County 911 Center reported that some roads in the area had up to two inches of water standing on them from thunderstorms and heavy rain.
- Storm Surge in Florida, August 12, 2004Storm surge heights from one to four feet caused minor beach erosion. Water covered several roads on St. George Island and along the Taylor County coast.
- Heavy Rain in Georgia, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of a few low spots and poor drainage areas.
- Heavy Rain in South Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall caused Brushy Creek to overflow its banks. Urban flooding developed in the middle of Greenville, with several automobiles stalling in high water near downtown.
- Heavy Rain in South Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall caused some urban flooding to develop around the city.
- Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, August 12, 2004A microburst did minor damage to several service stations near the I-77 Blythewood exit.
- Tornado and Damaging Winds in South Carolina, August 12, 2004The remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie caused a tornado and several incidents of straight line wind damage.
- Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in North Carolina, August 12, 2004A tornado touched down near Old Hundred and traveled northeast to Silver Hill. Trees were blown down in Old Hundred, and damage was sustained to a shed roof and to the ceiling and roof of the school bus garage at a Scotland County Schools department of transportation site on…
- Tornado in South Carolina, August 12, 2004There were several reports from the public of a tornado near Lake Busbee.
- Flash Flood in Delaware, August 12 to 13, 2004A series of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain that ingested some of the tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Bonnie caused widespread poor drainage and stream and river flooding in New Castle County north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal.
- Heavy Rain in North Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rain resulted in some flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas.
- Heavy Rain in North Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of some low spots and poor drainage areas.
- Heavy Rain in South Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rain caused a 18 inches of standing water on Hwy 501 and Culture Rd. The southbound lanes of Hwy 701 were closed due to standing water.
- Tornado in South Carolina, August 12, 2004A tornado touched down near the intersection of Hwy 79 and Hwy 38. The tornado moved northeast, with F0 damage to trees. The tornado dissipated about one mile south of Goodwins Millpond.
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 2004An F0 tornado touched down briefly in a Port St. Lucie community blowing down a tree and damaging three mobile homes.
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 2004No damage reported
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 20041400: Public report of tornado ripping up trees. 1430: Public heard radio station confirm a tornado in Lawtey.
- Heavy Rain in North Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall resulted in flooding of a few low spots and poor drainage areas.
- Flash Flood in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. In the town of Worcester, locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 1/2 inches resulted in flooding and washouts of a few roads.
- Tornado and Flood in North Carolina, August 12, 2004A line of thunderstorms produced primarily straight line wind damage as it progressed through Rockingham then Caswell Cos. Numerous trees were downed, homes and outbuildings were damaged, and three mobile homes were destroyed.
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 20041500: Tornado sighted on ground at the intersection of Imeson and Pritchard Rd. 1500: 3 train cars derailed in Edgewood area of town. 1500: Tornado progressing toward the Edgewood area...ripping up trees in its path.
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 2004A SKYWARN spotter watched a weak tornado cross I-95.
- Tornado and Flood in Virginia, August 12, 2004A broken line of thunderstorms progressed out of NC into VA where it produced mainly straight line wind damage across Pittsylvania Co. and parts of the City of Danville. Damage included downed trees.
- Heavy Rain in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. Rainfall across both Addison and Orleans counties averaged between 1 and 2 1/2 inches.
- Heavy Rain in North Carolina, August 12, 2004Heavy rainfall caused water to pool on an exit ramp off of I-77. Numerous traffic accidents resulted.
- Flood in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. Across Washington county a few roads were flooded due to the heavy rainfall.
- Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in Maryland, August 12, 2004Several large trees down.
- Flooding in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall.
- Flash Flood and Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rain moved across the western half of Berks County during the late afternoon and evening of the 12th and caused stream and poor drainage flooding. Moisture associated with Tropical Storm Bonnie enhanced the precipitation.
- Heavy Rain in Virginia, August 12, 2004A fast moving thunderstorm dropped nearly 2 inches of rain over the Hazel Run Creek. A motorist in a chevy blazer was caught in a current and dragged about 20 feet downstream.
- Flood in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. Across Lamoille county, a few roads were flooded in Morrisville and Hyde Park areas.
- Flash Flood in New York, August 12, 2004Route 146 in Town of Granville closed with water over road. Sheriff reported severe flooding at site. Other locations around the county reported very heavy rainfall totals, including an estimated 3.5 inches that fell in Greenwich during the early afternoon hours.
- Flash Flood in California, August 12, 2004Heavy rains from a thunderstorms caused flash flooding along the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. Several roads and trails were flooded for several hours.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding in Schuylkill County in the town of Summit Station. Several roads were closed due to flood waters, and over 15 basements were flooded.
- Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, August 12, 2004Storm spotters reported golfball size hail.
- Heavy Rain in Maryland, August 12, 2004Heavy rain caused a commotion at a Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan outdoor concert.
- Flooding in Vermont, August 12, 2004A frontal boundary from northern Vermont southwest across eastern New York resulted in showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall. Across Rutland county a few roads were flooded in the towns of Chittenden and Pittsford.
- Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Georgia, August 12, 2004Thunderstorm wind damage and flash flooding occurred in southeast Georgia due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie.
- Flash Flood in New York, August 12, 2004Several road washouts along State Route 97 in western Sullivan County near Barryville. A culvert was damaged on Buff Road in the town of Cochecton. On August 14th, but due to the rain on the 12th, a private bridge collapsed off Aukerman Road in the town of Tusten.
- Flash Flood in New York, August 12, 2004Roads flooded.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Numerous road washouts from flash flooding reported in the towns of Shohola, Lackawaxen, Porter, and Blooming Grove. This included the settlements of Lords Valley and Pecks Pond.
- Flash Flood in Virginia, August 12, 2004Heavy rain flooded West and Wythe streets, just outside the Braddock Street Metro station.
- Tornado in Florida, August 12, 2004A waterspout moved onshore in an undeveloped area on the east tip of Sanibel Island. A video showed several people kicking up sand into the decaying vortex.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004A series of showers and thunderstorms with torrential downpours doused the entire central third of Monroe County. Doppler Radar storm total estimates ranged between 4 and 8 inches. Moisture from Tropical Storm Bonnie contributed to the heavy downpours.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12, 2004Heavy rain caused road flooding. Localized rainfall amounts were 2 to 4 inches.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12, 2004Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain caused poor poor drainage and stream flooding mainly in the southeastern part of Chester County. Road closures occurred in Birmingham, Caln and New Garden Townships.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Lancaster County. Flooding occurred in Ephrata as the Cocalico Creek came out of its banks.
- Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Heavy rain and training thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Lebanon County. Zellers Road southeast of the town of Sheridan was closed as waters rose quickly on a tributary to Mill Creek.
- Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Heavy rain and training thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Lebanon County. ZellersRoad southeast of the town of Sheridan was closed as waters rose quickly on a tributary to MillCreek.Additional rain and runoff continued, and flooding occurred across the county through the…
- Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding in Schuylkill County in the town of Summit Station.
- Flood in Pennsylvania, August 12 to 13, 2004Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Lancaster County. Flooding began in Ephrata as the Cocalico Creek came out of its banks.
- Flood in New York, August 12 to 13, 2004Heavy rains from earlier on the 12th resulted in the Mettawee River coming out of its banks. The river at Granville crested at 7.21 feet, just above the 7-foot flood stage. No unusual problems were reported to the National Weather Service as a result of this flooding.
- Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, August 12 to 13, 2004A linear bow-shaped complex of severe storms swept southeast across Eddy County during the late evening of the 12th. These storms resulted in widespread wind damage as they affected Carlsbad, Loving, and Malaga.
- Hurricane in Florida, August 13, 2004On August 12, Hurricane Charley, after moving through the northwest Caribbean Sea, turned north and accelerated cross the western end of Cuba, and just west of the lower Florida Keys.
- Flood in New York, August 13, 2004The Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls just reached its 10 foot flood stage. The crest was at 10.01 feet at 1 AM EST. This flood was due to 2 to 4 inches of rain that fell across the basin during the day and evening of the 12th.
- Flood in New York, August 13, 2004Heavy rain amounting to 2 to 4 inches brought the Beaver Kill at Cooks Falls up to its flood stage of 10 feet early in the morning. The river crested at 10.01 feet at 1 AM EST.
- Tornado in North Carolina, August 13, 2004The remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie produced a tornado that touched down just south of Rocky Point and moved northeast, causing F0-F2 damage. Damage (F0) was first observed near West Strawberry Lane, with roof damage to a couple of structures.
- Tornadoes in North Carolina, August 13, 2004Emergency Manager reported a brief tornado touchdown damaging a home in Richlands.
- Heavy Rain in Florida, August 13, 2004Spotter reported a 12 hour rainfall total of 2.42 inches.
- Hurricane in Florida, August 13, 2004Hurricane Charley came ashore late Friday afternoon along the southwest Florida coast just northwest of Ft Myers, FL. Maximum sustained and peak winds were well below tropical storm strength over the northeast Gulf of Mexico.
- Heavy Rain in Florida, August 13, 2004County Road 125 under water. Road Closed.
- Flood in Maine, August 13, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation in the Millinocket area generally ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
- Tornado in Florida, August 13, 2004A long-track supercell tornado, associated with a rainband of Hurricane Charley, moved across the open Everglades before striking a building in Clewiston.
- Flood in Pennsylvania, August 13, 2004Heavy rain caused flooding along the Conestoga River at Lancaster. The river rose above flood stage of 11.0 feet at 10:30 EST on the 13th, crested at 11.4 feet at 12:45 EST, then fell back below flood stage at 16:00 EST.
- Flash Flooding in California, August 13, 2004A mudslide caused by heavy rain occured near Sage Road and Benton Road.
- Heavy Rain in Florida, August 13, 20046 inches of water on Arlington Expressway service road. Water lapping across the curbs.
- Flood in Maine, August 13 to 14, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation in the vicinity of Baxter State Park generally ranged from 3 to 6 inches...with localized 8 to 10 inch totals in orographically favored areas.
- Tornadoes and Damaging Wind in Florida, August 13, 2004The public reported a tornado moving along County Road 634 near crewsville in rural southeast Hardee County.
- Flood in Alaska, August 13, 2004Rainfall of one to 4 inches over western Alaska caused streams and rivers to rise. A fish camp located on a sandbar upriver from the village of Kobuk flooded and a Search and Rescue team from the village of Shungnak evacuated the people at the fish camp.
- Storm Surge in Florida, August 13, 2004The storm surge associated with Hurricane Charley caused an estimated eight foot above normal tides that created a new 300 yard wide path across Pine Island. Tides were six feet above normal at Fort Myers Beach, and four feet at both Horseshoe Key and Port Boca Grand.
- Hurricane in Florida, August 13, 2004The collective effects of Hurricane Charley in southwest and west central Florida during August 13th resulted in 8 direct fatalities, 16 indirect fatalities, 792 injuries, eight tornadoes, an eight foot storm surge in Lee County, an estimated $11.2 billion in property damage…
- Tornadoes in Florida, August 13, 2004A waterspout moved asshore and downed seven trees before lifting.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Significant rainfall in the town of Sahuarita caused several streets to be flooded. Also Sahuarita Road was closed due to high water making it impassable.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Heavy rain (2.44" in one hour) caused flooding in East Prescott and Prescott Valley. Road ditches were overwhelmed, many low water crossings were washed out, and a foot bridge was washed out. Some homes were flooded primarily from water backing up behind culverts.
- Tornado in Florida, August 13, 2004A tornado associated with the north side of the eyewall of Hurricane Charley intensified the damage to homes near the intersections of Gibbralter Drive and Conway Blvd. to Olean Blvd. and Starlite Lane.
- Tornadoes in Florida, August 13, 2004An F0 tornado touched down briefly blowing over a few landscape trees in the community of Harmony. The event was witnessed by local residents.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Eagar and Springerville. Significant runoff covered roads with water and debris.
- Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in California, August 13, 2004A line of thunderstorms dropped 0.63" of rain in 8 minutes just northeast of Julian over Volcan Mountain and 0.66" of rain in 11 minutes in San Felipe Valley. The heavy rain resulted in a rock slide and flash flooding on highway 78 just east of Yaqui Pass.
- Tropical Storm in Florida, August 13, 2004Hurricane Charley created tropical storm force winds that brushed the far eastern part of the county with a wind gust of 61 mph recorded in Plant City. Damage was light and was limited to Plant City and areas to the south.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Significant rain fell in the town of Rio Rico causing significant street flooding as well as homes being flooded and property being ruined. High water flowed down the streets, causing them to be impassable. 7 homes were flooded, some with damage.
- Heavy Rain in Florida, August 13, 2004Spotter reported a rainfall rate of 6.43 inches in one hour.
- Flash Flood and Damaging Winds in North Carolina, August 13, 2004Trees were blown down and the fire department was called to remove them.
- Tornado in New Hampshire, August 13, 2004A weak tornado touched down near Steele Hill Road in Sanbornton and moved northeast.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Two young boys fell into the Agua Fria River after it had become flooded with runoff from several thunderstorms in the area. The river bed is usually dry. The older brother was rescued. The younger brother was found laying on the bank about a mile and a half downstream.
- Heavy Rain in Nevada, August 13, 2004A total of 0.51 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes at the Davis Creek Park ALERT gage.
- Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in California, August 13, 2004Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in the partial collapse of an office building's roof in Indio.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 13, 2004Plenty of moisture and a low pushing through Southern California helped to develop a wide-spread outbreak of heavy showers and thunderstorms developed across Southeast Arizona. Precipitable water values ranged from 1.4 to 1.6 inches.
- Flash Flood and Damaging Wind in California, August 13, 2004A severe thunderstorm developed north of Edwards AFB late in the afternoon the 13th with wind gusts measured above 60 knots some distance from the cell. Locally heavy rain from the cell also produced desert flash flooding between Mojave and Inyokern in the Kern County Desert.
- Heavy Rain in California, August 13, 2004The Phelan Landfill ALERT gage recorded 0.71 inches in 30 minutes from a heavy thunderstorm. There were no reports of flooding.
- Hurricane in Florida, August 13, 2004Hurricane Charley was still producing hurricane wind gusts as it crossed Volusia County from the southwest. Daytona Beach reported a wind gust to 72 knots (83 mph) and Ormond Beach reported wind gusts of 76 knots (88 mph).
- Tropical Storm in Florida, August 13, 2004As Hurricane Charley moved across Volusia County the rainbands south of the eyewall swept across northern Brevard County. Strong tropical storm force winds swept the area with possible gust to near hurricane strength.
- Hurricane in Florida, August 13, 200422:00 EST: 60 mph 5 mi south of Bunnell. 22:07 EST: 60 mph sustained in Korona. 22:23 EST: Transformers down in Bunnell. 22:26 EST: 65 mph wind gust in Flagler Beach. 22:30 EST: 55-65 mph destroyed a sun room in Palm Coast. 22:31 EST: 60 mph NW of Bunnell.
- Flood in Maine, August 13 to 14, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation of 3 to 6 inches was common across the Saint John Valley...with locally higher totals. Potato fields along the Saint John River were flooded.
- Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, August 13, 2004A cluster of thunderstorms moved southward into the Las Cruces area, producing nickel size hail and 3 to 5 inches of rain. Flooding was reported throughout Las Cruces, with extensive flooding in the Mesilla Park section.
- Flood in Maine, August 13 to 14, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches across the region...filling many brooks to capacity and causing some to overflow their banks.
- Flood in Maine, August 13 to 14, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation of 4 to 5 inches was reported in the Whiting area. The heavy rains washed out portions of a private road near Whiting.
- Hurricane and Tornadoes in North Carolina, August 14, 2004Tropical Storm Charley moved northeast across the Coastal Plains of Eastern North Carolina during the afternoon hours on August 14th.
- Flash Flood and Damaging Wind in Texas, August 13 to 14, 2004A cluster of thunderstorms moved southward into the El Paso area and dropped 3.10 inches of rain on the northeast portion of the city. Extensive street flooding resulted with a brief closure of a major street.
- Tornadoes and Flash Flood in South Carolina, August 14, 2004Radar estimated around 4 inches of rain fell in around 2 hours in the northern part of the county in association with Hurricane Charley. Flooding of low lying areas and poor drainage areas occurred.
- Hurricane in South Carolina, August 14, 2004The center of Hurricane Charley brushed the northern Charleston county coastline before making landfall just north of Myrtle Beach. The strongest wind were in northern Charleston county and eastern Berkeley county.
- Hurricane in North Carolina, August 14, 2004Hurricane Charley initially made landfall on the west coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Tampa as a category four hurricane. The storm crossed Florida, and exited the coast as a category one.
- Hurricane in South Carolina, August 14, 2004Hurricane Charley initially made landfall on the west coast of Florida between Fort Myers and Tampa as a category four hurricane. The storm crossed Florida, and exited the coast as a category one.
- Tornadoes in Florida, August 14, 2004Feeder bands associated with the southwest side of what was Hurricane Charley produced several tornadoes the day after Charley moved through the area.
- Flood in Maine, August 14, 2004Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Bonnie brought heavy rains to the region. Storm total precipitation generally ranged from 2 to 5 inches. Several rural roads were flooded or washed out...stranding some residents overnight.
- Flash Flood in California, August 14, 2004Flash flooding ran over parts of Big Bear Blvd. as well as highway 18 and other local roads in the Big Bear area. The storm also dropped small hail throughout Big Bear City. There were no reports of damage.
- Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in California, August 14, 2004A trained spotter reported a tornado with very intense rotation and a width of 200 yards 14 miles north northwest of Yucca Valley. There were no reports of damage.
- Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, August 14, 2004A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms developed over the Davis and Glass Mountains during the afternoon of the 14th. One storm produced nickel size hail near Alpine.
- Heavy Rain in California, August 14, 2004A heavy thunderstorm over the San Jacinto mountains dropped small hail and heavy rain in a very short amount of time. A trained spotter in Idyllwild measured 0.40" in 15 minutes.
- Tropical Storm in North Carolina, August 14, 2004Tropical Storm Charley moved through northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia during late Saturday afternoon and evening. Elizabeth City (ECG) measured a sustained wind of 38 knots (44 mph), and a max gust of 56 knots (64 mph).
- Tropical Storm in Virginia, August 14, 2004Tropical Storm Charley moved through northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia during late Saturday afternoon and evening. Chesapeake Light (CHLV2) measured a sustained wind of 43 knots (49 mph), and a max gust of 62 knots (72 mph).
- Tornado in Virginia, August 14, 2004F0 tornado associated with Tropical Storm Charley damaged a fence and downed trees.
- Tornado and Hail in Colorado, August 14, 2004A short lived tornado caused no known damage.
- Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, August 14 to 15, 2004Severe thunderstorms produced large hail over the extreme western and northwestern Texas panhandle during the evening hours. No damage or injuries were reported.
- Tornado and Flash Flooding in New Mexico, August 14, 2004A storm with large hail and heavy rain which flooded community streets while filling small arroyos and closing low water crossings formed between Logan and San Jon then moved southeast over Glenrio. Brief and small tornado like structures were also reported northeast of San Jon.
- Flash Flood in Nevada, August 14, 2004As a result of heavy rainfall, a total of 6 inches of water covered part of Interstate 80 three miles ENE of Patrick. The Tracy Clark exit was impassable.
- Flash Flood in South Carolina, August 15, 2004An estimated 3 to 4 inches of rain fell across downtown Charleston just before high tide. Up to 1 foot of water covered Highway 17, Kent Road, Dorchester Road, and Rutledge Avenue near the Medical University of South Carolina.
- Heavy Rain in North Carolina, August 15, 2004Several neighborhoods were flooded in the Masonboro area. Portions of College Rd. were flooded.
- Flash Flooding in North Carolina, August 15, 2004Highway 581 just north of Spring Hope, and Ash Road in Spring hope were both covered with water. In addition, water was flowing rapidly across Halifax Road in Dortchess. Many roads throughout the county were under several inches of water.
- Tornadoes in North Carolina, August 15, 2004Weak tornado moved from Harlowe in Carteret County to North Harlowe in southern Craven County with no damage reported.
- Tornado in Georgia, August 15, 2004Brief touchdown in the vicinity of State Road 40, Kings Bay Base Road and Winding Road. Touchdown was in a wooded area with no reports of damage.
- Heavy Rain in New Mexico, August 15, 2004Two inches of rain fell within 70 minutes (one inch in 20 minutes) and caused street flooding throughout Truth or Consequences. Not far to the south, runoff from heavy rain led to a brief closure of NM 152 between Caballo and Hillsboro.
- Flash Flooding in Arizona, August 15, 2004Several streets in the town of Rio Rico were closed due to high water making them impassable.
- Flash Flood in New Mexico, August 15, 2004Several vehicles were damaged and a number of rooms at a guest lodge were flooded by mud and debris when a small flash flood formed along Bishop's Lodge Road in eastern Santa Fe.
- Heavy Rain in Nevada, August 15, 2004A total of 0.82 inches of rain fell in 40 minutes.
- Tornado and Hail in Nebraska, August 15, 2004The tornado touched down in an open pasture.
- Heavy Rain in Nevada, August 15, 2004A total of 0.75 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes in Palomino Valley north of Reno.
- Flash Flood in Arizona, August 15, 2004Flash flooding was reported south of highway 60 on Vulture Mine road. Three to four inches of rain fell in one hour, between 400 PM and 5 PM MST.
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Sources
NOAA NCEI, U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters (2025), https://doi.org/10.25921/stkw-7w73, and the Storm Events Database for the episodes.