November 19 in Weather History

182 events on record, 1742 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for November 19, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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  • Tornadoes
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  • Floods
  • Severe storms
  • Winter storms and snow
  • Cold
  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Tsunamis
  • Other weather

The most significant

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

Tornadoes

1930F4 tornado, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

An F4 tornado touched down in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and tracked 7.1 miles, 150 yards wide at its widest, killing 23 and injuring 125. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Bethany, OK.

Rating
F4
Deaths
23
Injuries
125
Path
7.1 mi
Width
150 yd

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Tornadoes

56 on November 19, oldest first.

1930F4 tornado, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

An F4 tornado touched down in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma and tracked 7.1 miles, 150 yards wide at its widest, killing 23 and injuring 125. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Bethany, OK.

Rating
F4
Deaths
23
Injuries
125
Path
7.1 mi
Width
150 yd

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1930F3 tornado, Ellis, Russell counties, Kansas

An F3 tornado touched down in Ellis, Russell counties, Kansas and tracked 15.4 miles, 70 yards wide at its widest, injuring 15. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: W Victoria to NE Victoria, KS.

Rating
F3
Injuries
15
Path
15.4 mi
Width
70 yd

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1930F3 tornado, Garfield County, Oklahoma

An F3 tornado touched down in Garfield County, Oklahoma and tracked 5.2 miles, 250 yards wide at its widest, injuring 4. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: S Carrier, OK.

Rating
F3
Injuries
4
Path
5.2 mi
Width
250 yd

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1930F2 tornado, Yell County, Arkansas

An F2 tornado touched down in Yell County, Arkansas and tracked 9.5 miles, 180 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 15. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Ola, AR.

Rating
F2
Deaths
1
Injuries
15
Path
9.5 mi
Width
180 yd

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1934F2 tornado, Titus County, Texas

An F2 tornado touched down in Titus County, Texas and tracked 4.9 miles, 50 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 1. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: NW Mt. Pleasant, TX.

Rating
F2
Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Path
4.9 mi
Width
50 yd

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1973On this day in 1973, a tornado occurred in McClain County near Blanchard, and tracked north northeastward to near…

On this day in 1973, a tornado occurred in McClain County near Blanchard, and tracked north northeastward to near Moore, in Cleveland County. A woman and her infant son were killed in a trailer in Blanchard, as about one-third of the town was destroyed. A total of 67 trailers were destroyed in Moore, resulting in 3 fatalities. Another tornado touched down in and near Tonkawa, in Kay County, damaging 180 homes, 20 businesses, and the high school.

From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.

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2003Tornado in South Carolina, November 19, 2003

This weak tornado blew down numerous trees and power lines along its intermittent 15-mile track. One telephone pole was snapped. In Abbeville, a large tree limb fell and tore a hole in the roof of a home, causing extensive damage.

Damage
$20,000
Strongest
F0
Events
1

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2023Tornado in Arizona, November 19, 2023

A longwave trough moved through the Intermountain West. With synoptic forcing |and moisture still in place over Arizona, scattered showers developed over the area. A developing shower spun up a tornado south of the Mogollon Rim that hit the community of Star Valley.

Strongest
EF1
Events
1

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

2 on November 19, oldest first.

1999Hurricane Lenny makes landfall

Hurricane Lenny crossed the coast as a category 2 hurricane, 85 kt (100 mph), central pressure 975 mb. Hurricane Lenny was the strongest November Atlantic hurricane since the 1932 Cuba hurricane. It was the sixteenth tropical cyclone, twelfth named storm, eighth hurricane, and record-breaking fifth Category 4 hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
85 kt
Pressure
975 mb
Peak wind
135 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Floods

21 on November 19, oldest first.

1996Heavy Rain in California, November 19, 1996

Police determined that low visibility in the rain was the main factor as a driver missed a stop sign as he approached a road "T" and drove the car into a concrete abutment. The heavy rain also destroyed 60,000 books in the Shasta county library when the roof sprung a leak.

Deaths
2
Events
1

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2001Flash Flood in Texas, November 19, 2001

With soils still soaked from flooding on the 14th and 15th, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain that fell on the 19th over the southern part of Real County was sufficient to restart flash flooding very briefly.

Damage
$20,000
Events
1

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2003Flooding in Virginia, November 19 to 20, 2003

Rains of 2 to 2.8 inches fell in a 12 to 18 hour period from late on the 18th into the afternoon of the 19th. Breaks Interstate Park measured 2.8 inches, Grundy had 2.4 inches, and Clintwood observed 2.2 inches.

Deaths
2
Damage
$525,000
Events
2

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2003Flood in Virginia, November 19 to 20, 2003

Heavy rains on the 18th and 19th caused moderate flooding along the Clinch River. The river at Richlands crested over four and a half feet above flood stage at 7 pm on the 19th. 26 houses were destroyed, 14 had major damage, and 5 minor damage.

Damage
$6.1 million
Events
1

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2003Flash Flooding in West Virginia, November 19, 2003

Moderate to heavy rainfall late on the 18th and on the 19th resulted in widespread significant flash flooding and small stream flooding.In Mercer County, there was significant flooding across the county, as many creeks and smaller rivers flooded.

Damage
$2.4 million
Events
4

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2003Flooding in Virginia, November 19 to 20, 2003

Heavy rains on the 18th and 19th caused moderate flooding along the New River.The New River at Galax crested 2 feet above flood stage at 8 pm on the 19th. At Radford, the river crested over five and a half feet above flood stage at 1215 am on the 20th.

Damage
$1.1 million
Events
3

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2003Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, November 19, 2003

Streams flooded roads, 60 houses and basements on West Loyalhanna, South Fairfield, Walnut St, North Ave. Local YMCA was flooded. 6 residents in Darlington evacuated due to high water. 2 people stranded in cars. Derry Middle School measured 3.1 inches of rain.

Damage
$250,000
Events
1

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2003Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, November 19 to 20, 2003

Stewart Run caused flooding of roads near Oak Forest. About 3 hours later, flooding from Ten Mile Creek was reported in Waynesburg. Houses and businesses were flooded in Lincoln, Elm, and First streets. Other roads flooded: Routes 19, 21, and 218.

Damage
$250,000
Events
1

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2003Flood in West Virginia, November 19 to 20, 2003

At 1:30 PM, Big Wheeling Creek began to flood in Majorsville. Flooding continued on Big Wheeling Creek, Fish Creek, Middle Grave Creek, and Big Grave Creek through the early morning of the 20th. Cameron elementary school flooded. Numerous basements flooded throughout the county.

Damage
$100,000
Events
1

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2024Flash Flooding in Louisiana, November 19, 2024

A typical mid fall stronger cold front was moving through the region during the early morning hours of November 19th. As the boundary moved into southeast Louisiana, a surface low began to develop and depend right along the front.

Damage
$50,000
Events
9

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Severe storms

28 on November 19, oldest first.

1994Hail and Damaging Winds in Texas, November 19, 1994

There were numerous reports of severe weather in the Permian Basin on the evening of the 19th. Severe thunderstorms moved across Odessa, causing a swath of damage that tore sections of roofs off mobile homes, a church, and a high school, as well as downing many power lines.

Damage
$772,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
19

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1997High Wind in Oregon, November 19, 1997

Winds from a strong Pacific storm gusted to 43 mph in Corvallis, and a strong gust blew a 1947 Taylor airplane from its moorings at Albany Municipal airport. The aircraft hit several parked cars before crashing into a fence, causing extensive damage to the aircraft.

Damage
$75,000
Events
1

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1997High Wind in Oregon, November 19, 1997

A powerful Pacific storm brought high winds to the Oregon coast. The highest wind speeds reported included sustained winds of 55 mph with gusts to 89 mph at Florence in Lane county, sustained 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph at Tillamook in Tillamook county, sustained 60 mph gusting…

Damage
$20,000
Events
2

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2003Strong Wind in Pennsylvania, November 19, 2003

Strong south to southeast winds preceding an approaching cold front knocked down several trees, numerous tree limbs and wires in Eastern Pennsylvania. The wind damage was then further exacerbated in Chester County by a line of severe thunderstorms.

Injuries
3
Damage
$105,000
Events
9

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2003Damaging Winds in Virginia, November 19, 2003

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across the region on the 19th. These storms preceded a cold front and produced gusty, damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Widespread power outages were reported due to downed trees and power lines.

Injuries
2
Damage
$24,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
9

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2003High Wind in Idaho, November 19, 2003

During the morning of November 19th a low level jet stream was detected by weather balloons over extreme eastern Washington and northern Idaho. At daybreak these strong winds aloft started to descend to the surface producing scattered damage from downed trees.

Damage
$150,000
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
2

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2017High Wind in Wyoming, November 19 to 20, 2017

A potent low pressure system moved across Montana. A large pressure gradient and strong winds aloft produced high winds across portions of south central and southeast Wyoming. Frequent wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph were observed.

Strongest
69 kt wind
Events
27

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2017Strong Wind in New York, November 19, 2017

A strengthening low pressure system dragged a strong cold front through eastern New York around sunrise on November 19. Strong winds occurred along the front and continued during the day behind the front.

Damage
$40,000
Events
20

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2017High Wind in Montana, November 19 to 20, 2017

Low pressure system moving across British Columbia delivered strong westerly winds aloft which brought strong winds across Northern and Central Montana early on the 19th and lasting through the morning hours on the 20th.

Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
21

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2017High Wind and Strong Wind in Massachusetts, November 19, 2017

An area of low pressure from the Midwest passed west of Southern New England and into Canada, swinging a cold front through New England during the night of November 18 and morning of November 19. Strong west winds trailed the cold front and brought scattered reports of damage.

Damage
$62,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
9

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2025Hail in Oklahoma, November 19, 2025

Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of northeastern Oklahoma during the evening of the 19th, as warm, moist, and unstable air was lifted northward over a warm front that stretched across the area.

Damage
$105,000
Strongest
3 in hail
Events
5

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Winter storms and snow

24 on November 19, oldest first.

1996Ice Storm in Washington, November 19, 1996

Before the freezing rain hit there was already 2 to 4 inches of snow on the ground. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of freezing rain fell over the Spokane area, knocking out power to 50% of the people and forcing the mayor to declare a state of emergency.

Deaths
1
Damage
$7.0 million
Events
1

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1996Heavy Snow in Washington, November 19, 1996

The first report of heavy snow came from Yelm, in Thurston county, with 4". Heavy snow then moved north and fell over the entire Puget Sound region. Up to twelve inches of snow fell over Western Washington.

Deaths
1
Injuries
22
Events
12

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1996Heavy Snow in Washington, November 19 to 20, 1996

14 inches of snow fell in Yakima, knocking out power to 15,000 homes, and cancelling all bus service for the first time in 20 years. Charles Wiltsey, 85, died when his carport collapsed due to heavy snow. Tieton, northwest of Yakima, got 22". Wenatchee got 13.5" in 24 hrs.

Deaths
1
Events
3

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1996Winter Storm in North Dakota, November 19 to 20, 1996

Another winter storm hit North Dakota bringing more unwanted snow to the state. Although there wasn't enough wind associated with the storm system to qualify the storm as a blizzard, the 10 to 20 mph winds were enough to create some blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

Events
25

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1997Ice Storm in Montana, November 19, 1997

A couple from Turah, not wearing seatbelts, were killed when their car slid out of control on an icy Interstate 90.There were approximately 30 vehicles involved in 20 accidents across town that morning.

Deaths
2
Events
1

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2000Heavy Snow in New York, November 19, 2000

Cold air crossing the relatively warm waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario resulted in lake effect snows to the east of the lakes. Off Lake Erie, the snowbands did extend too far inland due to the lighter winds however the snow was very intense fueled by the 51 degree lake.

Damage
$70,000
Events
3

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2003Heavy Snow in Washington, November 19, 2003

A cold front moved south through the area, and unlike normal, it actually dropped the temperatures by almost 20 degrees. After strong, relatively warm south winds, the temperature fell from 55 degrees at midnight to 35 by 8 am. Up to 4 inches of snow fell in Snohomish county.

Damage
$300,000
Events
2

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2016Lake-Effect Snow in Pennsylvania, November 19 to 20, 2016

Unusually cold northwest winds blowing across Lake Erie caused lake effect snow showers to develop during the evening of the 19th. The snow showers picked up in intensity during the early morning hours of the 20th. Snowfall rates were in excess of an inch per hour at times.

Damage
$300,000
Events
2

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2020Winter Weather in Oregon, November 19, 2020

A Beatty man died on this date when his vehicle collided with a Klamath County school bus on Highway 140E between Klamath Falls and Bonanza. No children were inside the bus at the time, according to Oregon State Police. David Hauck, 51, was headed westbound about 8:50 a.m.

Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Events
1

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Cold

1 on November 19, oldest first.

2024Frost and Freeze in California, November 19, 2024

Following the passage of a trough through central California on November 19 which brought clouds to the area resulting in temperatures remaining above freezing throughout the San Joaquin Valley on November 18, clearing skies and diminishing winds in a prevailing dry airmass…

Events
14

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Wildfires

17 on November 19, oldest first.

1999Gauley MT2 Fire

The Gauley MT2 Fire was discovered on November 19, 1999, in Fayette County, West Virginia, and burned 3,706 acres; the cause was recorded as fireworks.

When
November 19, 1999
Acres
3,706

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1999Marsh Fork Fire

The Marsh Fork Fire was discovered on November 19, 1999, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, and burned 3,484 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
November 19, 1999
Acres
3,484

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1999Big Jarrell Fire

The Big Jarrell Fire was discovered on November 19, 1999, in Boone County, West Virginia, and burned 3,171 acres; the cause was recorded as fireworks.

When
November 19, 1999
Acres
3,171

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1999Thompson Branch Fire

The Thompson Branch Fire was discovered on November 19, 1999, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and burned 2,090 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
November 19, 1999
Acres
2,090

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1999Bacon Hollow Fire

The Bacon Hollow Fire was discovered on November 19, 1999, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, and burned 1,666 acres; the cause was recorded as fireworks.

When
November 19, 1999
Acres
1,666

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2003Tongue River Fire

The Tongue River Fire was discovered on November 19, 2003, in Sheridan County, Wyoming, and burned 1,500 acres.

When
November 19, 2003
Acres
1,500

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2003Mill Rd Fire

The Mill Rd Fire was discovered on November 19, 2003, in South Dakota, and burned 1,100 acres; the cause was recorded as misuse of fire by a minor.

When
November 19, 2003
Acres
1,100

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2005BRUSHHILL2 Fire

The BRUSHHILL2 Fire was discovered on November 19, 2005, in Oklahoma, and burned 3,000 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
November 19, 2005
Acres
3,000

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2005North Canadian Fire

The North Canadian Fire was discovered on November 19, 2005, in Oklahoma, and burned 2,300 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
November 19, 2005
Acres
2,300

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2007Ojo Peak Fire

The Ojo Peak Fire was discovered on November 19, 2007, in Torrance County, New Mexico, and burned 6,969 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
November 19, 2007
Acres
6,969

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2007Aetna Fire

The Aetna Fire was discovered on November 19, 2007, in Barber County, Kansas, and burned 5,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
November 19, 2007
Acres
5,000

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2007Wild Hog Fire

The Wild Hog Fire was discovered on November 19, 2007, in Motley County, Texas, and burned 2,300 acres; the cause was recorded as smoking.

When
November 19, 2007
Acres
2,300

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2007Wild Hog South Fire

The Wild Hog South Fire was discovered on November 19, 2007, in Motley County, Texas, and burned 1,200 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
November 19, 2007
Acres
1,200

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2013Peoples Creek Fire

The Peoples Creek Fire was discovered on November 19, 2013, in Montana, and burned 1,538 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
November 19, 2013
Acres
1,537.9

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2016Mount Pleasant Fire

The Mount Pleasant Fire was reported on November 19, 2016, in Amherst County, Virginia, and burned 11,229 acres.

When
November 19, 2016
Acres
11,229

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2016Bells Road Fire

The Bells Road Fire was reported on November 19, 2016, in Haralson County, Georgia, and burned 1,546 acres.

When
November 19, 2016
Acres
1,546

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Earthquakes

15 on November 19, oldest first.

Tsunamis

11 on November 19, oldest first.

Space weather and aurora

2 on November 19, oldest first.

Other weather

5 on November 19, oldest first.

2007Dense Fog in Oklahoma, November 19, 2007

Dense fog developed over parts of Oklahoma during the early to mid morning hours of the 19th. A couple of automobile accidents occurred as a result of poor visibility due to dense fog. Two injuries occurred, but thankfully no fatalities were reported.

Injuries
2
Damage
$25,000
Events
2

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2019Dense Fog in Indiana, November 19, 2019

During the early morning hours of November 19th, patchy dense fog formed across portions of east central Indiana. This persisted through around 9 AM and was attributed to a fatal accident on Interstate 70 east of Indianapolis.

Deaths
1
Injuries
3
Damage
$40,000
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.