August 28 in Weather History

220 events on record, 1674 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for August 28, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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  • Heat and drought
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  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
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The most significant

By deaths, damage and strength together, across every archive.

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2019Hurricane Dorian makes landfall

Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 65 kt (75 mph), central pressure 995 mb. It killed 84 people in all. Hurricane Dorian was an extremely powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, which became the most intense on record to strike the Bahamas. It is tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Melissa in 2025 for the strongest landfall in the Atlantic basin in terms of maximum sustained winds.

Wind at landfall
65 kt
Pressure
995 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
84
Damage
$7.0 billion

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Billion-dollar disasters

2019Hurricane Dorian (September 2019)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $2.0 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 10, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from August 28, 2019 to September 6, 2019.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.0 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
10

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By kind

Tornadoes

61 on August 28, oldest first.

1884F4 tornado, Sanborn, Hanson counties, South Dakota

An F4 tornado touched down in Sanborn, Hanson counties, South Dakota and tracked 32.1 miles, 400 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 1. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Forestburg/W Howard, SD.

Rating
F4
Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Path
32.1 mi
Width
400 yd

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1884F2 tornado, Minnehaha County, South Dakota

An F2 tornado touched down in Minnehaha County, South Dakota and tracked 5.1 miles, 80 yards wide at its widest, killing 1. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: W Sioux Falls, SD.

Rating
F2
Deaths
1
Path
5.1 mi
Width
80 yd

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18841884 Howard, South Dakota tornado

On August 28, 1884, a tornado outbreak, including a family of at least five strong tornadoes, affected portions of the Dakota Territory within present-day South Dakota. Among them was one of the first known tornadoes to have been photographed, an estimated F4 on the Fujita scale, that occurred near Howard and exhibited multiple vortices.

Where
United States
Country
United States

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18841884 Howard tornado

During the afternoon and evening hours of Thursday, August 28, 1884, an F4 tornado passed west of Howard, South Dakota, then part of the Dakota Territory. The storm was part of a larger tornado outbreak that produced several strong to violent tornadoes across southeastern portions of the Dakota Territory and caused multiple fatalities.

Where
Howard
Country
United States

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19901990 Plainfield tornado

The 1990 Plainfield tornado was a devastating tornado that struck Plainfield, Illinois in the Chicago metropolitan area during the afternoon of August 28, 1990. The violent tornado killed 29 people and injured 353.

Where
United States
Country
United States

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1994Tornado and Hail in Pennsylvania, August 28 to 29, 1994

Flooding was observed along Route 322. Route 27 was flooded and closed. Trees were downed near the Conneaut Lake Park. In Fallowfield Township, 2 people were injured when they drove their car into a tree which had already fallen. Many power outages were reported countywide.

Damage
$556,000
Strongest
F1
Events
15

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2024Tornadoes and Hail in North Dakota, August 28 to 29, 2024

Thunderstorms developed over southwest into south central North Dakota in an environment of very strong instability and elevated deep layer shear. The atmosphere remained capped until early in the evening when rapid thunderstorm development occurred.

Injuries
3
Damage
$2.0 million
Strongest
EF1
Events
25

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

33 on August 28, oldest first.

1893An unnamed storm makes landfall near Skidaway Island, GA

An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Skidaway Island, GA as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 954 mb. The 1893 Sea Islands hurricane was a catastrophic and deadly Category 3 major hurricane that struck the Sea Islands near Savannah, Georgia on August 27, 1893. It was the 7th deadliest hurricane in United States history, and was one of three deadly hurricanes during the 1893 Atlantic hurricane season; the storm killed an estimated 1,000–2,000 people, mostly from storm surge that inundated the low-lying areas across the Southeastern United States in Georgia and South Carolina.

Wind at landfall
100 kt
Pressure
954 mb
Peak wind
105 kt

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1983Hurricane Barry makes landfall near Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Hurricane Barry crossed the coast near Valle Hermoso, Tamaulipas, Mexico as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 mph), central pressure 986 mb. Hurricane Barry was a moderate tropical cyclone that caused minor damage in Florida, Texas, and Mexico in late August 1983. Barry was the fourth tropical depression, second named storm and second hurricane of the inactive 1983 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
70 kt
Pressure
986 mb
Peak wind
70 kt

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1999Hurricane Dennis makes landfall

Hurricane Dennis crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 976 mb. Hurricane Dennis caused flooding in North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic states in early September 1999, which would later be compounded by Hurricane Floyd. The fifth tropical cyclone of the season, Dennis developed from a tropical wave to the north of Puerto Rico on August 24.

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Pressure
976 mb
Peak wind
90 kt

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2005Storm Surge in Florida, August 28 to 29, 2005

A storm surge of three to five feet above normal high tide caused severe beach erosion across coastal areas of Walton County. The Walton County EMA reported portions of U.S. Highway 98, the U.S. Highway 331 bridge, and several county roads were flooded.

Damage
$750,000
Events
1

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2006Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall near Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

Hurricane Ernesto crossed the coast near Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba as a tropical storm, 35 kt, central pressure 1005 mb. Hurricane Ernesto was the costliest tropical cyclone of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. The sixth tropical storm and first hurricane of the season, Ernesto developed from a tropical wave on August 24 in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Wind at landfall
35 kt
Pressure
1005 mb
Peak wind
65 kt

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2008Hurricane Gustav makes landfall near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

Hurricane Gustav crossed the coast near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 984 mb. Hurricane Gustav was the second most destructive tropical cyclone of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. The seventh tropical cyclone, third hurricane, and second major hurricane of the season, Gustav caused serious damage and casualties in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and the United States.

Wind at landfall
60 kt
Pressure
984 mb
Peak wind
135 kt

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2011Hurricane Irene makes landfall near Brigantine, NJ

Hurricane Irene crossed the coast near Brigantine, NJ as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 959 mb. It killed 56 people in all. Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. The ninth named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Irene originated from a well-defined Atlantic tropical wave that began showing signs of organization east of the Lesser Antilles.

Wind at landfall
60 kt
Pressure
959 mb
Peak wind
105 kt
Deaths
56

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2011Tropical Storm in Connecticut, August 28, 2011

As Hurricane Irene moved north along the Atlantic coast and interacted with land, it weakened and made its second landfall as a Tropical Storm near Little Egg Inlet along the southeast NJ Coast on August 28, 2011 around 5:35 am EDT.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Events
5

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2011Storm Surge in New York, August 28, 2011

Irene made landfall locally as a tropical storm around 900 am August 28, 2011 over New York City. Irene then moved across Southeastern New York and Western Connecticut before dissipating over Northern New England near the Canadian Border the evening of August 28.

Deaths
1
Events
12

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2012Hurricane and Storm Surge in Louisiana, August 28 to 31, 2012

Isaac entered the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm on August 26, moving northwest after crossing Haiti, Cuba and the Florida Straits. Isaac strengthened into a hurricane on the morning of the 28th when it was 75 miles south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Deaths
3
Damage
$611 million
Events
50

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2019Hurricane Dorian makes landfall

Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 65 kt (75 mph), central pressure 995 mb. It killed 84 people in all. Hurricane Dorian was an extremely powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, which became the most intense on record to strike the Bahamas. It is tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Melissa in 2025 for the strongest landfall in the Atlantic basin in terms of maximum sustained winds.

Wind at landfall
65 kt
Pressure
995 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
84
Damage
$7.0 billion

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Floods

23 on August 28, oldest first.

2004Flash Flooding in Ohio, August 28, 2004

Thunderstorms producing very heavy rains lingered over Stark County during the late evening hours of 27th and the early morning hours of the 28th. Up to five inches of rain fell on the southeastern corner of Stark County during that time.

Damage
$1.3 million
Events
4

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2004Flash Flooding in Illinois, August 28, 2004

Slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain developed over southern Illinois during the heat of the afternoon. The storms were most concentrated north of a line from Carbondale to the mouth of the Wabash River.

Damage
$500,000
Events
7

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2009Flooding in Iowa, August 28 to 31, 2009

Heavy rains during the last week of August resulted in the Skunk River at Augusta going above the moderate flood stage level of 17 feet around 130 am on August 28. It crested around 17.89 feet around 12 pm on August 28.

Damage
$500,000
Events
2

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2011Flooding in New Hampshire, August 28, 2011

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene caused widespread flooding of small rivers and streams across many counties in New Hampshire. Damage to roads and bridges was extreme with repair costs in the millions.

Damage
$3.8 million
Events
19

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2011Flash Flooding in Maine, August 28, 2011

Tropical Storm Irene moving north through western New England produced very heavy rain across western Maine. Flash flooding in the northwestern part of the state resulted in over a million dollars in damages to roads and bridges in Oxford and Franklin Counties.

Damage
$1.4 million
Events
10

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2012Flash Flooding in South Carolina, August 28, 2012

Torrential heavy rainfall developed in the late morning hours within the broad circulation and deep tropical moisture around Tropical Cyclone Isaac. The heavy rainfall producing thunderstorms produced widespread flash flooding in and around Downtown Charleston.

Damage
$750,000
Events
12

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2016Flash Flooding and Hail in Ohio, August 28, 2016

Thunderstorms developed in a humid and unstable air mass on the northern edge of an upper level ridge. Some of the storms became severe, while other produced very heavy rain and flash flooding due to a near stationary movement.

Damage
$4.0 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
29

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2016Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nebraska, August 28 to 30, 2016

In only a few hours' time between the late evening of Sunday the 28th and the early morning of Monday the 29th, a nearly stationary cluster of thunderstorms drenched much of southern Adams, northern Webster and adjacent small portions of Franklin and Nuckolls counties with 3-7…

Damage
$2.0 million
Events
14

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20182018 North Korean floods

The 2018 North Korean floods began on 28 August 2018, killing at least 76 people, leaving around 75 more missing, destroying more than 800 buildings, and causing about 10,700 people to become homeless. It was in part caused by Tropical Storm Soulik.

Where
North Korea
Country
North Korea

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2018Flooding and Hail in Wisconsin, August 28 to 31, 2018

For the second straight day, severe storms moved across western Wisconsin on August 28th. These storms produced damaging winds, large hail and another round of heavy rain. This additional heavy rain aggravated ongoing flooding and caused some new flooding to occur.

Damage
$7.6 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
10

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Severe storms

17 on August 28, oldest first.

2008Hail and Damaging Winds in Arizona, August 28, 2008

Several waves of severe thunderstorms moved westward across the central and eastern portions of Maricopa County. Upper level winds were stronger than usual, and copious moisture combined with warm temperatures allowed storms to redevelop well into the night.

Injuries
1
Damage
$27 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
12

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2018Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, August 28, 2018

On the afternoon and evening of August 28 several thunderstorms affected the area with hail and wind. The winds ranged from 60 to 70 mph and did some damage to trees, power lines, and some structures. Hail sizes ranged from penny to half-dollar sized.

Deaths
1
Damage
$60,000
Strongest
1.25 in hail
Events
23

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2018Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, August 28 to 29, 2018

An eventful day played out across Iowa, carried out in two parts. First was a wave of strong to severe storms during the morning hours across much of northern Iowa, followed by a subsequent wave of storms across southern Iowa.

Injuries
1
Damage
$721,000
Strongest
3 in hail
Events
60

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2018Damaging Winds in Michigan, August 28, 2018

A line of severe thunderstorms crossed northern Michigan during the very early morning hours of the 28th. These storms produced areas of wind damage, and in some places that damage was considerable.

Injuries
1
Damage
$1.3 million
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
8

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2020Hail in Kansas, August 28, 2020

Between 8-930 p.m. CDT on this Friday evening, a lone severe storm roamed south-southeastward across portions of Osborne County, prompting a few reports of hail up to ping pong ball size.

Damage
$1.1 million
Strongest
1.5 in hail
Events
2

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2021Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, August 28, 2021

An unstable warm sector with MUCAPE up to 2000-2500 J/kg developed during the afternoon between an advancing cold front across southeast South Dakota and a gangly warm front extending into southwest Minnesota.

Damage
$540,000
Strongest
4 in hail
Events
7

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Winter storms and snow

1 on August 28, oldest first.

2024Heavy Snow in Montana, August 28, 2024

An early season snowfall event brough about 10 to 12 inches of snow to Glacier National Park. Park officials closed roads, but people were still stranded in campgrounds and buses had slid off the roads.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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Heat and drought

12 on August 28, oldest first.

2000Heat in Missouri, August 28 to 31, 2000

A late summer Heat Wave hit the region as temperatures rose into the middle to upper 90s with the heat Index ranging from 105 to around 110 degrees. Many area schools either closed or reduced class time to a half day because of the heat.

Deaths
1
Injuries
125
Events
10

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2000Heat in Oklahoma, August 28, 2000

A 74-year old woman was found dead in her home in south Oklahoma City due to heat exhaution. The control switch for the central air heating and cooling system was set in the heat position rather than the cool position.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2003Drought in Kansas, August 28, 2003

A two to three year drought plagued most of the area. Some rainfall deficits were as high as 20 inches over a 28 month long period. Record low river and stream levels were noted across much of the area.

Damage
$20 million
Events
27

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2018Heat in Arizona, August 28 to 31, 2018

An area of high pressure over the Desert Southwest allowed for temperatures to climb high enough to result in several heat-associated fatalities. Eight heat-associated fatalities (one direct and seven indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.

Deaths
8
Events
6

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2020Heat in Arizona, August 28, 2020

Hot temperatures were experienced on August 28th with high temperatures around 100 degrees in southeast Cochise County. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one male.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2024Heat in Arizona, August 28, 2024

Hot temperatures at near normal were experienced across southeast Arizona resulting in minor Heat Risk. The Pima County Medical Examiner determined that heat was the primary cause of death of one individual in Tucson.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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Records set

1 on August 28, oldest first.

Wildfires

43 on August 28, oldest first.

1985Minnie Fire

The Minnie Fire started on August 28, 1985, in Washington, and burned 3,586 acres.

When
August 28, 1985
Acres
3,586

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1986Pleasant Fire

The Pleasant Fire started on August 28, 1986, in Idaho, and burned 3,007 acres.

When
August 28, 1986
Acres
3,007

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1994Twin Lakes Fire

The Twin Lakes Fire was discovered on August 28, 1994, in Oregon, and burned 22,330 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 1994
Acres
22,330

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1994Granite Fire

The Granite Fire was discovered on August 28, 1994, in Idaho, and burned 7,517 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 1994
Acres
7,517

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1994Thomason Complex

The Thomason Complex was discovered on August 28, 1994, in Oregon, and burned 5,700 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 1994
Acres
5,700

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1996Dalton 3 Fire

The Dalton 3 Fire was discovered on August 28, 1996, in California, and burned 3,032 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 1996
Acres
3,032

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1999Wildfire in California, August 28 to 31, 1999

An arsonist started a fire that was fanned by erratic winds and extremely dry conditions into the largest wild fire in San Bernardino County during the past 80 years. The fire began north of Lake Arrowhead on 8/28.

Injuries
6
Damage
$2.0 million
Events
1

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1999Willow Fire

The Willow Fire was discovered on August 28, 1999, in California, and burned 65,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
August 28, 1999
Acres
65,000

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1999Sellem Fire

The Sellem Fire was discovered on August 28, 1999, in Nevada, and burned 8,312 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
August 28, 1999
Acres
8,312

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1999Mixing Fire

The Mixing Fire was discovered on August 28, 1999, in California, and burned 3,300 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
August 28, 1999
Acres
3,300

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2001Wildfire in California, August 28 to 31, 2001

A car on Highway 299 sparked the blaze near Oregon Mountain summit that was fanned by strong winds. Final fire size was about 1680 acres. Two-thirds of Weaverville's 3,000 residents were evacuated for a time. Thirteen homes, thirteen outbuildings, and 29 vehicles were destroyed.

Damage
$3.5 million
Events
1

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2001Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on August 28, 2001, in Nebraska, and burned 3,584 acres.

When
August 28, 2001
Acres
3,584

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2005Chance Fire

The Chance Fire was discovered on August 28, 2005, in Elko County, Nevada, and burned 23,749 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
August 28, 2005
Acres
23,749

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2005Seepay 2 Fire

The Seepay 2 Fire was discovered on August 28, 2005, in Montana, and burned 8,500 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
August 28, 2005
Acres
8,500

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2006Liscom Creek Fire

The Liscom Creek Fire was discovered on August 28, 2006, in Custer County, Montana, and burned 4,414 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
August 28, 2006
Acres
4,414

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2006Rockland Fire

The Rockland Fire was discovered on August 28, 2006, in Power County, Idaho, and burned 4,393 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
August 28, 2006
Acres
4,393.4

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2011Forty One Complex

The Forty One Complex was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Montana, and burned 13,261 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
13,261

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2011Shadow Lake Fire

The Shadow Lake Fire was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Oregon, and burned 10,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
10,000

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2011Nuding Fire

The Nuding Fire was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Stonewall County, Texas, and burned 4,800 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
4,800

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2011Bell Plain Complex

The Bell Plain Complex was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Garfield County, Washington, and burned 4,002 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
4,002

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2011Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Arizona, and burned 3,980 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
3,980

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2011Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on August 28, 2011, in Natrona County, Wyoming, and burned 2,573 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
August 28, 2011
Acres
2,573

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2012West Ash Fire

The West Ash Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Dawes County, Nebraska, and burned 56,471 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
56,471

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2012Mcguire Complex

The Mcguire Complex was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Idaho County, Idaho, and burned 43,577 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
43,577

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2012Douthit Fire

The Douthit Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Sioux County, Nebraska, and burned 29,730 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
29,730

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2012Danner Loop 2 Fire

The Danner Loop 2 Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Malheur County, Oregon, and burned 19,449 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
19,448.8

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2012Millie Fire

The Millie Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Gallatin County, Montana, and burned 10,515 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
10,515

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2012Parish Cabin Fire

The Parish Cabin Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Grant County, Oregon, and burned 6,481 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
6,481

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2012Nineteen Mile Fire

The Nineteen Mile Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Jefferson County, Montana, and burned 3,789 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
3,789

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2012Skinner Fire

The Skinner Fire was discovered on August 28, 2012, in Petroleum County, Montana, and burned 3,300 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
August 28, 2012
Acres
3,300

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2015Playground Fire

The Playground Fire was reported on August 28, 2015, in Navajo County, Arizona, and burned 4,960 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2015
Acres
4,960

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2015Prickley Pear Fire

The Prickley Pear Fire was reported on August 28, 2015, in Crockett County, Texas, and burned 3,452 acres.

When
August 28, 2015
Acres
3,452

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2017South Fork BAER Fire

The South Fork BAER Fire was reported on August 28, 2017, in Mariposa County, California, and burned 6,740 acres.

When
August 28, 2017
Acres
6,740

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2019R-1 Ranch Fire

The R-1 Ranch Fire was reported on August 28, 2019, in Lassen County, California, and burned 3,380 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2019
Acres
3,380

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2019Mountain View Fire

The Mountain View Fire was reported on August 28, 2019, in Yellowstone County, Montana, and burned 2,775 acres.

When
August 28, 2019
Acres
2,775

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2023Lalo Fire

The Lalo Fire was reported on August 28, 2023, in Pima County, Arizona, and burned 3,426 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2023
Acres
3,426

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2024West Fire

The West Fire was reported on August 28, 2024, in Gila County, Arizona, and burned 15,074 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
August 28, 2024
Acres
15,074

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2025Juniper Canyon Fire

The Juniper Canyon Fire was reported on August 28, 2025, in Umatilla County, Oregon, and burned 7,585 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
August 28, 2025
Acres
7,585

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Earthquakes

13 on August 28, oldest first.

19161916–17 Nantou earthquakes

The 1916–1917 Nantou earthquakes affected central Taiwan in 1916 and 1917, causing heavy damage in sparsely populated Nanto Chō and claiming 71 lives. 8 ML and besides the loss of life caused widespread damage to agricultural and forestry industries in central Taiwan.

Where
Taiwan
Country
Taiwan

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Volcanoes

2 on August 28, oldest first.

Tsunamis

3 on August 28, oldest first.

Space weather and aurora

4 on August 28, oldest first.

1859solar storm of 1859

The Carrington Event was the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, peaking on 1–2 September 1859 during solar cycle 10. It created strong auroral displays that were reported globally and caused sparking and even fires in telegraph stations.

Ended
September 2, 1859

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Billion-dollar disasters

1 on August 28, oldest first.

2019Hurricane Dorian (September 2019)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $2.0 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 10, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from August 28, 2019 to September 6, 2019.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.0 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
10

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Other weather

6 on August 28, oldest first.

2011Rip Current in Indiana, August 28, 2011

Strong rip currents developed during the afternoon hours of August 28th. Nine people attempted to go swimming at the Indiana Dunes State Park but the beach was closed due to the rip currents. The people walked west to an unguarded beach at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2011Rip Current in Michigan, August 28, 2011

Three to six foot waves caused some rip currents to develop along the shores of southeastern Lake Michigan. A 44 year old man was swimming at a beach near Coloma, Michigan where he drowned after being pulled out by the rip current.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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Sources

Gathered from this site’s archives: the tornado record (NOAA SPC, and Grazulis before 1950), IBTrACS and the National Hurricane Center, NOAA NCEI’s Storm Events Database, Regional Snowfall Index, billion-dollar disasters list, State Climate Extremes Committee and hazard databases, USGS, NIFC, GFZ Potsdam’s Kp index (CC BY 4.0), the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, and Wikidata (CC0), with article leads from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, each credited where it appears. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.