October 16 in Weather History

233 events on record, 1406 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 16, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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The most significant

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Billion-dollar disasters

1998Texas Flooding (October 1998)

A flooding disaster that cost $1.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 31, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 16, 1998 to October 24, 1998.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$1.8 billion
Kind
Flooding
Deaths
31

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Billion-dollar disasters

1994Texas Flooding (October 1994)

A flooding disaster that cost $2.1 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 19, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 16, 1994 to October 25, 1994.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.1 billion
Kind
Flooding
Deaths
19

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Tornadoes

1925F3 tornado, Warren, Edmonson, Hart counties, Kentucky

An F3 tornado touched down in Warren, Edmonson, Hart counties, Kentucky and tracked 45 miles, 300 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 44. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: W Bowling Green to ENE Munfordville, KY.

Rating
F3
Deaths
1
Injuries
44
Path
45 mi
Width
300 yd

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Earthquakes

20212021 Bali earthquake

The 2021 Bali earthquake struck at 04:18 local time (UTC+08:00) when people were still sleeping on 15 October 2021. 7.

Where
Karangasem
Country
Indonesia
Deaths
3
Injured
73

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Tornadoes

50 on October 16, newest first.

2006Tornadoes in Louisiana, October 16, 2006

An upper level disturbance moving northeast over the region combined with a weak surface boundary over the area provided ingredients for several severe thundestorms to develops.

Injuries
4
Damage
$90,000
Strongest
F1
Events
2

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2006Tornadoes in Louisiana, October 16, 2006

A maritime warm front lifted northward out of Southwest and South Central Louisiana during the early morning hours of the 16th and moved into the southern parishes of North Central Louisiana.

Damage
$450,000
Strongest
F1
Events
3

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2006Tornadoes in Texas, October 16, 2006

A low top thunderstorm moving rapidly south to north produced a brief tornado in Magnolia Beach. The storm continued across Matagorda Bay and back into Calhoun County, near Olivia, producing another tornado.

Damage
$110,000
Strongest
F1
Events
2

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2003Tornado in North Carolina, October 16, 2003

This weak tornado touched down in the Arden Oaks development. Numerous trees were snapped off or uprooted and power lines were blown down. Some of the snapped trees were blown distances of up to 120 feet. A couple of homes received minor roof damage.

Damage
$50,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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1925F3 tornado, Warren, Edmonson, Hart counties, Kentucky

An F3 tornado touched down in Warren, Edmonson, Hart counties, Kentucky and tracked 45 miles, 300 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 44. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: W Bowling Green to ENE Munfordville, KY.

Rating
F3
Deaths
1
Injuries
44
Path
45 mi
Width
300 yd

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1890F2 tornado, Scotland, Robeson counties, North Carolina

An F2 tornado touched down in Scotland, Robeson counties, North Carolina and tracked 12.7 miles, 125 yards wide at its widest, killing 2 and injuring 10. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: SW Maxton/Hasty/Floral College, NC.

Rating
F2
Deaths
2
Injuries
10
Path
12.7 mi
Width
125 yd

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

19 on October 16, newest first.

2017Hurricane Ophelia makes landfall near Tralee, Munster, Ireland

Hurricane Ophelia crossed the coast near Tralee, Munster, Ireland as a category 1 hurricane, 65 kt (75 mph), central pressure 957 mb. Hurricane Ophelia, known as Storm Ophelia while extratropical, was regarded as the worst storm to affect Ireland in 50 years, and was also the easternmost Atlantic major hurricane on record. The tenth and final consecutive hurricane and the sixth major hurricane of the very active 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, Ophelia had non-tropical origins from a decaying cold front on 6 October.

Wind at landfall
65 kt
Pressure
957 mb
Peak wind
100 kt

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2013Hurricane in Guam, October 16 to 19, 2013

On the afternoon of the 14th of October a weak circulation could be found on the scatterometer charts east of the Marianas. A Special Weather Statement was issued for the Marianas on the afternoon of the 15th.

Damage
$150,000
Events
1

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1999Hurricane in Florida, October 16 to 17, 1999

Hurricane Irene - Three single family homes and one multi-family structure received major damage. 167 single family homes, 6 multi-family and 18 mobile and 18 businesses with minor damage. Numerous reports of trees and power lines blown down.

Damage
$600,000
Events
1

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1989Hurricane Jerry makes landfall near Jamaica Beach, TX

Hurricane Jerry crossed the coast near Jamaica Beach, TX as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 983 mb. Hurricane Jerry caused minor damage in Texas and flash flooding in Kentucky and Virginia in October 1989. The fourteenth tropical cyclone, tenth named storm, and seventh hurricane of the season, Jerry developed from a tropical wave in the Bay of Campeche on October 12.

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Pressure
983 mb
Peak wind
75 kt

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1968Hurricane Gladys makes landfall near Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Rio, Cuba

Hurricane Gladys crossed the coast near Consolación del Sur, Pinar del Rio, Cuba as a tropical storm, 55 kt, central pressure 994 mb. Hurricane Gladys was the first Atlantic hurricane to be observed each by the hurricane hunters, radar imagery, and photographs from space. The seventh named storm and fifth hurricane of the 1968 season, Gladys formed on October 13 in the western Caribbean from a broad disturbance related to a tropical wave.

Wind at landfall
55 kt
Pressure
994 mb
Peak wind
85 kt

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1964Hurricane Isbell makes landfall near Morehead City, NC

Hurricane Isbell crossed the coast near Morehead City, NC as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 992 mb. Hurricane Isbell was the final hurricane to affect the United States during the 1964 season. The eleventh tropical storm and sixth hurricane of the season, Isbell developed from a dissipating cold front in the southwestern Caribbean on October 8.

Wind at landfall
60 kt
Pressure
992 mb
Peak wind
100 kt

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1950Hurricane King makes landfall near Santa Cruz del Sur, Camaguey, Cuba

Hurricane King crossed the coast near Santa Cruz del Sur, Camaguey, Cuba as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph). Hurricane King was the most severe hurricane to strike the city of Miami, Florida, since the 1926 Miami hurricane. It was the eleventh tropical storm and the last of six major hurricanes in the 1950 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Peak wind
115 kt

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Floods

9 on October 16, newest first.

20252025 Central Vietnam floods

2025 Central Vietnam floods were a period of heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred in the central provinces of Vietnam from October 16, 2025, to 6 December. The event was caused by a combination of weather patterns, including a cold air mass, disturbances in the upper-level easterly winds, along with the influence of a low-pressure area formed from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fengshen, Typhoon Koto and the circulation of Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Where
Vietnam
Country
Vietnam

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2019Lakeshore Flood in Michigan, October 16, 2019

Northwest to north winds produced high waves and elevated water levels along the northwest lower Michigan coastline. With Great Lakes water levels at near-record levels, significant coastal flooding and beach erosion resulted.

Damage
$372,000
Events
4

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2003Flooding in Washington, October 16 to 18, 2003

From Oct 16th to the 18th, flooding occurred on the Stillaguamish, Bogachiel, Skagit, Nooksack, Elwha, Calawah, and Skokomish Rivers. Record crests were set on the Bogachiel and Calawah. A state of emergency was declared in Skagit, Whatcom and Clallam counties.

Damage
$3.5 million
Events
7

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1940Flood of 1940

The Flood of 1940 was a Mediterranean episode of extreme rainfall in October 1940 over the uplands of the eastern Pyrenees. It caused devastating floods in the French departments of Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude as well as in Catalonia in Spain.

Ended
October 20, 1940
Where
Catalonia

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Severe storms

48 on October 16, newest first.

2021Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, October 16, 2021

A broken line of showers and isolated thunderstorms developed in a high shear, low CAPE environment just ahead of a cold front as it progressed eastward across Pennsylvania during the late morning and afternoon of October 16, 2021.

Damage
$43,000
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
4

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2019High Wind in Maine, October 16 to 17, 2019

On the evening of October 15th a sharp upper trough dropped through the Upper Midwest, with surface low pressure moving into the Great Lakes. As the primary low pressure began to occlude on the 16th secondary low pressure development occurred on the Mid Atlantic coast.

Damage
$40,000
Strongest
58 kt wind
Events
6

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2016High Wind in Wyoming, October 16 to 17, 2016

A vigorous upper level jet and large pressure gradient combined to generate a prolonged period of very strong winds across much of south central and southeast Wyoming. Frequent gusts of 60 to 75 mph were observed.

Strongest
64 kt wind
Events
35

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2012High Wind in Montana, October 16 to 17, 2012

A strong pressure gradient set up over the northern high plains region for a few days between intense low pressure to the northeast and higher pressure to the southwest, which funneled very strong winds across northeast Montana.

Damage
$1,000
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
16

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2012High Wind in Idaho, October 16, 2012

A strong Pacific cold front moved through southeast Idaho the morning of October 16th and brought strong winds to the Snake River Plain. 72 mph winds were measured at Craters of the Moon. A 7,000 square foot wooden shed was destroyed by 70 mph wind gusts in American Falls.

Damage
$165,000
Strongest
63 kt wind
Events
2

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2006High Wind in Virginia, October 16 to 17, 2006

With strong high pressure along the coast and a strong area of low pressure approaching from the west, a strong pressure gradient developed across the region with preferred cross mountain flow helping to mix damaging winds to the surface.

Damage
$156,000
Strongest
63 kt wind
Events
2

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2005Strong Wind in New Jersey, October 16, 2005

A strong northwest flow round a deepening low pressure system produced wind gusts to around 40 mph during the day on the 16th. Under normal circumstances, tree damage would be less, but the week of unseasonably wet weather loosened the soil.

Deaths
1
Damage
$114,000
Events
15

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2005High Wind in Massachusetts, October 16, 2005

A strong low pressure system departing toward the Canadian Maritimes, combined with an area of high pressure moving east from the Great Lakes, produced a large pressure gradient that resulted in high winds mainly across the eastern half of Massachusetts.

Damage
$205,000
Strongest
58 kt wind
Events
22

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2005High Wind in New York, October 16, 2005

A storm system located to the east of New England on Saturday, October 15th, moved north into New Brunswick, Ca during Sunday, October 16th. Strong winds resulted from a tight pressure gradient during the late morning and early afternoon hours of the 16th of October.

Damage
$60,000
Events
6

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2005High Wind in Rhode Island, October 16, 2005

A strong low pressure system departing toward the Canadian Maritimes, combined with an area of high pressure moving east from the Great Lakes, produced a large pressure gradient that resulted in high winds across northern Rhode Island.

Damage
$40,000
Strongest
58 kt wind
Events
2

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2003High Wind and Strong Wind in Washington, October 16, 2003

High winds cut power to about 50,000 homes and businesses. Dozens of trees downed, one hit a mobile home and another crushed 4 cars. A man was killed as he tried to stomp out a fire caused by a downed power line. In Conway, a 95 year old barn was blown over.

Damage
$1.0 million
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
5

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2001High Wind in New York, October 16 to 17, 2001

Strong winds around deep low pressure over Quebec downed trees and power lines across the region. No structural damage was reported however scattered power outages resulted across the western southern tier.

Damage
$35,000
Strongest
64 kt wind
Events
4

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2001High Wind in Pennsylvania, October 16, 2001

An area of strong low pressure moved northeast across the Great Lakes region. Strong northwest winds behind the low caused damage over portions of Northwest Pennsylvania. A 63 mph wind gust was measured at the Fairport Harbor lighthouse (Erie County).

Damage
$40,000
Events
3

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1998Hail in Colorado, October 16, 1998

A potent late season hailstorm struck portions of Denver and the surrounding metro area. The storm began dumping torrential hail, mostly pea sized, over portions of Arvada and Wheat Ridge, northwest of Denver.

Damage
$88 million
Strongest
2 in hail
Events
5

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1998Damaging Winds in Arkansas, October 16, 1998

Summary for October 16 1998:Strong southerly winds brought a rapid return of warm air and moisture to northwest Arkansas during the day on October 16. This helped to destabilize the atmosphere, causing isolated severe thunderstorms to form that evening.

Damage
$25,000
Events
2

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1996Damaging Wind in Colorado, October 16, 1996

A combination of thunderstorm outflow winds and gradient winds associated with a cold front in the area blew over a large Aspen tree crushing a 12 year old boy on a hunting trip just above Silver Jack Reservoir.

Deaths
1
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
1

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1996Damaging Wind in South Dakota, October 16, 1996

Thunderstorm winds destroyed two homes and damaged several others along the southwest shore of Lake Madison about 6 miles southeast of Madison. Power lines, trees, and docks were also damaged. A garage was lifted off of its foundation 8 miles northeast of Madison.

Damage
$400,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
1

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1996Damaging Wind in Iowa, October 16, 1996

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a school bus garage, damaged school busses and a school, ripped the roof off of a bowling alley, blew down large trees, and broke house and vehicle windows.

Damage
$300,000
Strongest
62 kt wind
Events
1

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1996Damaging Wind in Wyoming, October 16, 1996

A thunderstorm moved through the southern and central Laramievalley and produced storng wind gusts. The laramie airportreported a gust to 81 MPH. The strong winds downed sometrees and cased other minor damage in and near Laramie.

Damage
$20,000
Strongest
72 kt wind
Events
1

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Winter storms and snow

4 on October 16, newest first.

Heat and drought

1 on October 16, newest first.

2023Heat in Arizona, October 16, 2023

Hot temperatures 7 to 15 degrees above normal caused the Moderate Heat Risk category to be reached in parts of southeast Arizona. A record high temperature of 101 degrees occurred on the 16th at the Tucson International Airport.

Deaths
3
Events
2

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Wildfires

44 on October 16, newest first.

2024Carson Six Fire

The Carson Six Fire was reported on October 16, 2024, in Harrison County, Mississippi, and burned 1,333 acres.

When
October 16, 2024
Acres
1,333

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2020Rose Creek Fire

The Rose Creek Fire was reported on October 16, 2020, in Malheur County, Oregon, and burned 1,789 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2020
Acres
1,789

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2018Red Fire

The Red Fire was reported on October 16, 2018, in Harney County, Oregon, and burned 2,303 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2018
Acres
2,303

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2017North Sargent WF Fire

The North Sargent WF Fire was reported on October 16, 2017, in Matagorda County, Texas, and burned 3,891 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2017
Acres
3,891

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2016Wildfire in Georgia, October 16 to 31, 2016

Throughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.

Damage
$8.5 million
Events
3

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2016Cottonwood CA Fire

The Cottonwood CA Fire was reported on October 16, 2016, in Jackson County, South Dakota, and burned 41,360 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2016
Acres
41,360

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2016Rough Ridge Fire

The Rough Ridge Fire was reported on October 16, 2016, in Fannin County, Georgia, and burned 27,870 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 16, 2016
Acres
27,870

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2016Hicks Creek Fire

The Hicks Creek Fire was reported on October 16, 2016, in Iron County, Utah, and burned 1,456 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2016
Acres
1,456

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2016Choulic 2 Fire

The Choulic 2 Fire was reported on October 16, 2016, in Pima County, Arizona, and burned 1,008 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2016
Acres
1,008

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2015Big Tree Fire

The Big Tree Fire was reported on October 16, 2015, in Lawrence County, Alabama, and burned 2,003 acres.

When
October 16, 2015
Acres
2,003

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2014Okreek Fire

The Okreek Fire was reported on October 16, 2014, in Mellette County, South Dakota, and burned 1,500 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 2014
Acres
1,500

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2012Vallecito Fire

The Vallecito Fire was discovered on October 16, 2012, in La Plata County, Colorado, and burned 1,400 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 16, 2012
Acres
1,400

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2011Wildfire in Arkansas, October 16, 2011

Strong winds and low humidity resulted in a grass fire that rapidly spread across Columbia County, Arkansas, 4 miles south of Magnolia. The fire consumed 200 acres of grassland. The fire spread to Hwy. 79 where traffic was rerouted onto a county road for approximately two hours.

Damage
$100,000
Events
1

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2007Dust Storm in California, October 16 to 17, 2007

The third weather system of the month of October brought only light precipitation to the region on the 16th-17th, but also brought strong wind gusts to the Kern County mountains and deserts, where gusts as high as 67 mph were recorded.

Deaths
2
Damage
$500,000
Events
1

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2003Unit 2-04-P Fire

The Unit 2-04-P Fire was discovered on October 16, 2003, in Louisiana, and burned 2,886 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 16, 2003
Acres
2,886

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1999Wildfire in California, October 16 to 20, 1999

The Jones Incident was a civilian caused fire, but was aided by high winds and steep terrain. Four injuries and zero deaths were reported. The fire was responsible for burning over 26,000 acres as well as destroying 128 residences and 300 outbuildings.

Injuries
4
Damage
$22 million
Events
1

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1999Wildfire in California, October 16 to 23, 1999

The Pendola Incident was sparked by downed power lines, but was exacerbated by strong winds and steep terrain. Four injuries and zero deaths were reported. The fire destroyed 13 residences, 61 outbuildings, and 41 vehicles. Farm stock was also threatened, but not destroyed.

Injuries
6
Damage
$3.5 million
Events
1

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1999Wildfire in California, October 16 to 24, 1999

The 16 Incident was classified as arson, but was influenced by strong, gusty winds on the 16th. The fire was responsible for burning 40,000 acres. Fire suppression costs exceeded 2.5 million dollars. Seven injuries and zero deaths were reported.

Injuries
7
Events
1

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1999Sixteen Fire

The Sixteen Fire was discovered on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 40,000 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
40,000

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1999Jones Fire

The Jones Fire was discovered on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 26,202 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
26,202

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1999Pendola Fire

The Pendola Fire was discovered on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 11,725 acres; the cause was recorded as other causes.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
11,725

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1999Pendola Fire

The Pendola Fire started on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 7,726 acres.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
7,726

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1999Geyers (CA-LNU-6468) Fire

The Geyers (CA-LNU-6468) Fire was discovered on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 1,300 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
1,300

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1999Pg&e #22 Fire

The Pg&e #22 Fire was discovered on October 16, 1999, in California, and burned 1,200 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 16, 1999
Acres
1,200

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1998Ogilvy Fire

The Ogilvy Fire was discovered on October 16, 1998, in California, and burned 4,000 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 16, 1998
Acres
4,000

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1998Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1998, in California, and burned 1,942 acres.

When
October 16, 1998
Acres
1,942

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1992Powell Creek Fire

The Powell Creek Fire was discovered on October 16, 1992, in Idaho, and burned 2,079 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 16, 1992
Acres
2,079

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1991Blaine C Fire

The Blaine C Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Montana, and burned 138,147 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
138,147

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Washington, and burned 12,393 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
12,393

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Montana, and burned 7,089 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
7,089

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Washington, and burned 6,020 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
6,020

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Washington, and burned 5,291 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
5,291

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1991Power Fire

The Power Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Montana, and burned 3,818 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
3,818

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Montana, and burned 2,476 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
2,476

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Washington, and burned 2,277 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
2,277

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1991Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 16, 1991, in Wyoming, and burned 1,002 acres.

When
October 16, 1991
Acres
1,002

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1989PW3 Fire

The PW3 Fire started on October 16, 1989, in California, and burned 1,724 acres.

When
October 16, 1989
Acres
1,724

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1988Divide Fire

The Divide Fire started on October 16, 1988, in California, and burned 3,968 acres.

When
October 16, 1988
Acres
3,968

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1988Buckeye Fire

The Buckeye Fire started on October 16, 1988, in California, and burned 3,006 acres.

When
October 16, 1988
Acres
3,006

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Earthquakes

22 on October 16, newest first.

20212021 Bali earthquake

The 2021 Bali earthquake struck at 04:18 local time (UTC+08:00) when people were still sleeping on 15 October 2021. 7.

Where
Karangasem
Country
Indonesia
Deaths
3
Injured
73

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Volcanoes

4 on October 16, newest first.

Tsunamis

9 on October 16, newest first.

19791979 Nice events

The Nice tsunami of 1979 came on October 16. Two tsunamis struck the coast near Nice, accompanied by a landslide at the Nice Airport, and an aseismic submarine landslide.

Where
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
Country
France

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Space weather and aurora

12 on October 16, newest first.

Billion-dollar disasters

2 on October 16, newest first.

1998Texas Flooding (October 1998)

A flooding disaster that cost $1.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 31, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 16, 1998 to October 24, 1998.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$1.8 billion
Kind
Flooding
Deaths
31

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1994Texas Flooding (October 1994)

A flooding disaster that cost $2.1 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 19, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 16, 1994 to October 25, 1994.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.1 billion
Kind
Flooding
Deaths
19

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Other weather

9 on October 16, newest first.

2016Rip Current in Texas, October 16, 2016

A young boy ventured out into the water around 200 yards from shore at Mustang Island State Park. Strong rip currents were reported to have pulled the male under water. Two other brothers had a difficult time making it back to shore.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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1996Lightning Strike in Colorado, October 16, 1996

A thunderstorm quickly developed at Fort Collins as a cold front moved through the area. A lightning bolt struck an aluminum goalpost at the CSU football field during practice. Three players standing nearby were knocked off their feet but received only minor injuries.

Injuries
3
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 2026-09-30.