Hurricanes and tropical storms
2005Hurricane Wilma reaches category 5
Hurricane Wilma reached its peak of 160 kt (185 mph) with a central pressure of 882 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 160 kt
- Pressure
- 882 mb
- Deaths
- 23
October 19 in Weather History
Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 19, in any year, each linked to its full record.
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Earthquakes
1991October 19, 1991 Earthquake in Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India. It killed 2,000 people, injured 1,800, destroyed 7,500 houses and did $60 million in damage.
- When
- October 19, 1991
- Magnitude
- 7
- Deaths
- 2,000
- Damage
- $60 million
- Where
- Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India
Earthquakes
1768October 19, 1768 Earthquake in Santa Sofia, Italy
An earthquake struck Santa Sofia, Italy. It killed 120 people and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
- When
- October 19, 1768
- Deaths
- 120
- Where
- Santa Sofia, Italy
Hurricanes and tropical storms
1924An unnamed storm reaches category 5
An unnamed storm reached its peak of 145 kt (165 mph), a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
Hurricanes and tropical storms
1995Hurricane Ward reaches category 5
Hurricane Ward reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 945 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 945 mb
Hurricanes and tropical storms
2009Hurricane Lupit reaches category 5
Hurricane Lupit reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 918 mb
Hurricanes and tropical storms
2013Hurricane Francisco reaches category 5
Hurricane Francisco reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 918 mb
Billion-dollar disasters
1996New England Flooding (October 1996)
A flooding disaster that cost $1.4 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 1, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 19, 1996 to October 22, 1996.
- Losses (2024 dollars)
- $1.4 billion
- Kind
- Flooding
- Deaths
- 1
Tornadoes
1958F3 tornado, Palm Beach, Martin counties, Florida
An F3 tornado touched down in Palm Beach, Martin counties, Florida and tracked 20.2 miles, 440 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 24.
- Rating
- F3
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 24
- Path
- 20.2 mi
- Width
- 440 yd
Hurricanes and tropical storms
2024Hurricane Oscar makes landfall
Hurricane Oscar crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 987 mb. It killed 8 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Oscar was a compact tropical cyclone that had the smallest hurricane-force wind field on record for an Atlantic hurricane. Oscar made landfall on Grand Turk Island and in eastern Cuba in late October 2024, where it caused moderate damage.
- Wind at landfall
- 75 kt
- Pressure
- 987 mb
- Peak wind
- 75 kt
- Deaths
- 8
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Earthquakes
1935October 19, 1935 Earthquake in Helena, Montana, United States
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Helena, Montana, United States. It killed 2 people, destroyed 300 houses and did $19 million in damage.
- When
- October 19, 1935
- Magnitude
- 6.2
- Deaths
- 2
- Damage
- $19 million
- Where
- Helena, Montana, United States
Hurricanes and tropical storms
1983Hurricane Tico reaches category 4
Hurricane Tico reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph), a category 4 storm.
- Peak wind
- 115 kt
Tornadoes
12 on October 19, newest first.
2025Tornado in Kentucky, October 19, 2025
During the morning hours, a north to south oriented cold front pushed east through central Kentucky. The front produced a main line of convection with a small but more intense secondary line behind the front.
- Strongest
- EF1
- Events
- 1
2019Tornado and Flash Flooding in Georgia, October 19 to 20, 2019
During the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, October 19th, the post-tropical remains of what was once Tropical Storm Nestor swept across south Georgia bringing moderate winds, isolated severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to portions of north and central Georgia.
- Damage
- $18,000
- Strongest
- EF0
- Events
- 7
2012Tornado in Pennsylvania, October 19, 2012
A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) raced across southeastern Pennsylvania during the late evening hours, producing significant storm-related damage across southwest and south-central Lancaster County.
- Injuries
- 15
- Damage
- $6.0 million
- Strongest
- EF1
- Events
- 1
2005Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, October 19, 2005
The hail completely covered the ground.
- Strongest
- F0
- Events
- 38
2005Tornadoes and Hail in Oklahoma, October 19, 2005
Hail was reported in the downtown area.
- Damage
- $151,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 16
2004Tornado and Flash Flood in Mississippi, October 19, 2004
One highway was flooded.
- Damage
- $16,000
- Strongest
- F0
- Events
- 4
1993Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 19, 1993
Damage was reported to cable lines.
- Injuries
- 4
- Damage
- $750,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 38
1983Tornado in Oklahoma, October 19, 1983
- Damage
- $250,000
- Strongest
- F2
- Events
- 1
1971Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Texas, October 19, 1971
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $275,000
- Strongest
- F2
- Events
- 5
1969Tornado in Texas, October 19, 1969
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- F2
- Events
- 1
1958F3 tornado, Palm Beach, Martin counties, Florida
An F3 tornado touched down in Palm Beach, Martin counties, Florida and tracked 20.2 miles, 440 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 24.
- Rating
- F3
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 24
- Path
- 20.2 mi
- Width
- 440 yd
1958Tornadoes in Florida, October 19, 1958
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 24
- Damage
- $525,000
- Strongest
- F3
- Events
- 3
Hurricanes and tropical storms
19 on October 19, newest first.
2024Hurricane Oscar makes landfall
Hurricane Oscar crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 987 mb. It killed 8 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Oscar was a compact tropical cyclone that had the smallest hurricane-force wind field on record for an Atlantic hurricane. Oscar made landfall on Grand Turk Island and in eastern Cuba in late October 2024, where it caused moderate damage.
- Wind at landfall
- 75 kt
- Pressure
- 987 mb
- Peak wind
- 75 kt
- Deaths
- 8
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
2024Tropical Storm Nadine
Tropical Storm Nadine was a short-lived tropical cyclone that made landfall in Belize in October 2024. The fourteenth named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Nadine originated from a low-pressure area over the western Caribbean Sea, and underwent tropical cyclogenesis on October 15.
- Ended
- October 20, 2024
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2024Hurricane Oscar
Hurricane Oscar was a compact tropical cyclone that had the smallest hurricane-force wind field on record for an Atlantic hurricane. Oscar made landfall on Grand Turk Island and in eastern Cuba in late October 2024, where it caused moderate damage.
- Ended
- October 22, 2024
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
2023Hurricane Norma reaches category 4
Hurricane Norma reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph) with a central pressure of 939 mb, a category 4 storm.
- Peak wind
- 115 kt
- Pressure
- 939 mb
2023Cyclone Tej
Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Tej was a strong tropical cyclone that formed over the central-south Arabian Sea and made landfall on Yemen. It was the first cyclone to make landfall in the nation since Cyclone Luban of 2018.
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Florida, October 19, 2019
Tropical Storm Nestor impacted portions of the Florida panhandle and big bend on October 19th. The system was a minimal tropical storm with impacts mainly limited to along the coast. Some coastal flooding occurred with a few trees and power lines blown down as well.
- Events
- 28
2013Hurricane Francisco reaches category 5
Hurricane Francisco reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 918 mb
2009Hurricane Lupit reaches category 5
Hurricane Lupit reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 918 mb
20082008 Yemen cyclone
Deep Depression ARB 02 was a weak yet costly tropical cyclone which caused extensive damage and loss of life in Yemen. The sixth tropical cyclone and third deep depression of the 2008 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, ARB 02 formed in the Arabian Sea on October 19 from the same broader system which would spawn Moderate Tropical Storm Asma in the southern Indian Ocean around that time.
- Ended
- October 23, 2008
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2005Hurricane Wilma reaches category 5
Hurricane Wilma reached its peak of 160 kt (185 mph) with a central pressure of 882 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 160 kt
- Pressure
- 882 mb
- Deaths
- 23
2001Tropical Storm in Guam, October 19 to 21, 2001
A circulation had been developing on the monsoon trough to the south of Pohnpei for a few days and became Tropical Depression 26W on the 19th. The depression quickly intensified to Tropical Storm Podul on the morning of the 20th.
- Damage
- $250,000
- Events
- 1
1995Hurricane Ward reaches category 5
Hurricane Ward reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 945 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 945 mb
1986Hurricane Roslyn reaches category 4
Hurricane Roslyn reached its peak of 125 kt (145 mph), a category 4 storm.
- Peak wind
- 125 kt
1983Hurricane Tico reaches category 4
Hurricane Tico reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph), a category 4 storm.
- Peak wind
- 115 kt
1968Hurricane Gladys makes landfall near Homosassa, FL
Hurricane Gladys crossed the coast near Homosassa, FL as a category 2 hurricane, 85 kt (100 mph), central pressure 978 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
- 85 kt
- Pressure
- 978 mb
- Peak wind
- 85 kt
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1944An unnamed storm makes landfall near Osprey, FL
An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Osprey, FL as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 962 mb. The 1944 Cuba–Florida hurricane was a large Category 4 tropical cyclone on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane wind scale that caused widespread damage across the western Caribbean Sea and Southeastern United States in October 1944. It inflicted over US$100 million in damage and caused at least 318 deaths, the majority of fatalities occurring in Cuba.
- Wind at landfall
- 90 kt
- Pressure
- 962 mb
- Peak wind
- 125 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
1924An unnamed storm reaches category 5
An unnamed storm reached its peak of 145 kt (165 mph), a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
1887An unnamed storm makes landfall
An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph).
- Wind at landfall
- 75 kt
- Peak wind
- 75 kt
18821882 Manila typhoon
The 1882 Manila typhoon was an intense typhoon that struck the Philippines during October 1882.
- Ended
- October 22, 1882
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Floods
34 on October 19, newest first.
2025Coastal Flood and High Surf in Puerto Rico, October 19 to 20, 2025
A long-period northerly swell produced hazardous breaking waves along the north-facing beaches of Puerto Rico.
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- $2,000
- Events
- 2
20182018 Trinidad and Tobago floods
The 2018 Trinidad and Tobago floods were a series of over-bank floods and flash-floods occurring in the twin-island Caribbean nation, Trinidad and Tobago. These events followed consistent rainfall on Friday 19 October 2018 and intermittent rainfall on Saturday 20 October 2018.
- Where
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
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2018Flash Flood in American Samoa, October 19, 2018
Synoptic: An active convergence zone moving slowly across the islands to the South-Southwest.
- Damage
- $15,000
- Events
- 1
2016Flash Flooding and Hail in Kentucky, October 19, 2016
Severe thunderstorms developed along a slow moving frontal boundary and ahead of an upper level disturbance.
- Damage
- $137,000
- Strongest
- 2.5 in hail
- Events
- 20
2016Flash Flooding and Flood in Missouri, October 19 to 20, 2016
A cold front produced scattered strong to severe thunderstorms as it moved across the Missouri Ozarks. There were reports of large hail and damaging wind gusts along with minor flooding of a few low water crossings.
- Damage
- $3,000
- Strongest
- 1.25 in hail
- Events
- 22
2016Flooding and Hail in Indiana, October 19, 2016
A band of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developed over southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana during the afternoon of October the 19th.
- Damage
- $44,000
- Strongest
- 1.25 in hail
- Events
- 10
2010Flash Flooding and Lightning Strikes in Nevada, October 19 to 20, 2010
Another very strong upper level low pressure system brought more severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to the Mojave Desert.
- Damage
- $111,000
- Events
- 6
2010Debris Flow and Flood in California, October 19, 2010
A cutoff low pressure system moved inland just south of the International Border bringing numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms to the region. Rainfall was widespread and generous in amount, causing numerous reports of urban flooding.
- Damage
- $74,000
- Events
- 6
2010Flash Flood and Hail in California, October 19, 2010
Another very strong upper level low pressure system brought more severe thunderstorms and flash flooding to the Mojave Desert.
- Damage
- $57,000
- Strongest
- 1 in hail
- Events
- 5
2009Flood in Louisiana, October 19 to 31, 2009
Excessive heavy rainfall throughout the month of October resulted in high water on the Ouachita River at Monroe, Louisiana.
- Damage
- $3.0 million
- Events
- 1
2007Flash Flood in Alabama, October 19, 2007
Two day rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches fell across southern Baldwin County. Several roads south of Interstate 10 had to be closed due to high water. A few low lying homes in the extreme south part of the county had several inches of water in them.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 1
2007Flash Flooding in Florida, October 19, 2007
Slow moving thunderstorms produced two day total rainfall amounts of 15 to 20 inches with isolated higher amounts along the coastal sections of the counties.
- Damage
- $40,000
- Events
- 3
2006Flash Flooding in Louisiana, October 19, 2006
Three days after one of the most significant heavy rain events occurred across central and northern portions of Louisiana, another heavy rain event transpired, nearly in the same areas.
- Damage
- $2.2 million
- Events
- 5
2006Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Louisiana, October 19, 2006
Another round of severe weather happened across southwest Louisiana. Severe thunderstorms and flash floods occurred in many places.
- Damage
- $96,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 13
2006Flash Flood and Heavy Rain in Hawaii, October 19 to 21, 2006
Heavy rain with thunderstorms, and flash flooding events occurred as a cold front and upper trough approached and then passed over the islands, beginning on the 12th and ending on the 21st. There were no reports of serious injuries or property damage.
- Events
- 7
2004Flash Flooding in California, October 19 to 20, 2004
A powerful early-season storm brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Central and Southern California. The storm dumped 1 to 4 inches of rainfall across coast and valley locations and between 6 and 12 inches of rain in the mountains.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 5
2004Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Alabama, October 19, 2004
Several inches of water was covering Cave Street in Tuscumbia.
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 11
2004Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Tennessee, October 19, 2004
Several inches of water was over the road along Highway 273.
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 6
2004Flash Flood in Alabama, October 19, 2004
Heavy rain in a short period of time flooded several roadways across the county.Doppler radar estimated 2 to 3 inches of rain across parts of Blount County. Parts of SR 160and US 31 were flooded and temporarily impassable.
- Damage
- $22,000
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
Rain, very heavy at times around noon on the 19th caused widespread and severe flooding throughout Somerset County. For the major rivers, most of the crests were the second highest on record and represented a 25 to 50 year flood.
- Damage
- $31 million
- Events
- 1
1996Coastal Flood in New York, October 19, 1996
On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula.
- Damage
- $12 million
- Events
- 7
1996Flash Flooding in New Jersey, October 19 to 20, 1996
On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula.
- Damage
- $9.3 million
- Events
- 12
1996Flash Flooding in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula.
- Damage
- $5.1 million
- Events
- 17
1996Flash Flood in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
Rain, very heavy at times especially around noon on the 19th in Middlesex County caused widespread urban and poor drainage flooding as well as flooding of the smaller streams.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $2.7 million
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
Rain, very heavy at times toward noon on the 19th, caused considerable highway and poor drainage flooding as well as flooding of some of the smaller creeks in Hunterdon County. Damage estimates were around one million dollars.
- Damage
- $1.0 million
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
Rain, which fell very heavy at times during the early afternoon of the 19th caused considerable urban and poor drainage flooding as well flooding of most of the rivers and streams in the Passaic River Basin. Damage countywide was estimated at $1,000,000.
- Damage
- $1.0 million
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, October 19, 1996
Rain, very heavy at times toward noon on the 19th, caused considerable highway and poor drainage flooding as well as flooding of some of the smaller creeks in Lehigh County. So many roads were barricaded that getting from one place to another was described as impossible.
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, October 19, 1996
Rain, heavy at times, caused flash flooding of numerous streams within Berks County during the morning of the 19th. Many roads were closed. The heaviest rain fell close to daybreak.
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
- Damage
- $75,000
- Events
- 1
1996Flooding in Pennsylvania, October 19 to 20, 1996
Rain, heavy at times, fell across Southeastern Pennsylvania during the first half of the day on the 19th.
- Events
- 6
1996Coastal Flood in New Jersey, October 19 to 20, 1996
A high pressure system near the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and a slow moving low pressure system kept a persistent onshore flow for a couple of high tide cycles, especially in the northern half of New Jersey. The low moved from near Atlantic City at 8 a.m.
- Events
- 6
1996Flash Flood in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
- Damage
- $50,000
- Events
- 1
1996Flash Flood in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
- Damage
- $50,000
- Events
- 1
Severe storms
36 on October 19, newest first.
2025High Wind in Pennsylvania, October 19, 2025
Showers and gusty winds associated with a crossing frontal boundary resulted in a downed tree and utility pole, injuring a woman.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $3,000
- Events
- 1
2025Damaging Winds in Illinois, October 19, 2025
A small cluster of thunderstorms developed and moved all the way across southern Illinois in the early morning. The storms formed just ahead of a strong, sharp 500mb trough in an area of strong upper divergence associated with a small 120kt 300mb jet.
- Damage
- $67,000
- Strongest
- 83 kt wind
- Events
- 7
2025High Wind in Wyoming, October 19 to 20, 2025
The usual southeast Wyoming wind prone areas were impacted by frequent high winds October 19 through October 20. A few other wind prone adjacent areas also briefly experienced high winds.
- Strongest
- 63 kt wind
- Events
- 9
2025Strong Wind in Pennsylvania, October 19 to 20, 2025
An approaching cold front on October 19, 2025 gradually traversed west-to-east across Central Pennsylvania with a tight pressure gradient allowing for gusty winds ahead of and along the cold frontal passage.
- Damage
- $48,000
- Events
- 3
2025Damaging Winds in Indiana, October 19, 2025
A small cluster of thunderstorms developed over southern Illinois and moved across southwest Indiana in the early morning.
- Damage
- $13,000
- Strongest
- 74 kt wind
- Events
- 5
2020Strong Wind in California, October 19 to 23, 2020
Extremely dry conditions and periods of gusty winds lead to elevated to critical fire weather conditions for this week of October. This was due to shortwave troughs sliding down high pressure sitting over the eastern Pacific.
- Damage
- $48,000
- Events
- 3
2019Damaging Winds in Idaho, October 19, 2019
Severe thunderstorms developed across the Treasure and Magic valleys in Southwest and South Central Idaho as a strong low pressure system and a fast moving cold front barreled through the Pacific Northwest.
- Injuries
- 4
- Strongest
- 61 kt wind
- Events
- 10
2019Damaging Winds in Idaho, October 19, 2019
A strong cold front brought widespread severe thunderstorm activity to southeast Idaho.
- Damage
- $65,000
- Strongest
- 70 kt wind
- Events
- 28
2019Strong Wind in Georgia, October 19, 2019
Post Tropical Storm Nester shifted northeast across the Florida Peninsula and eventually into Southeast Georgia.
- Damage
- $10,000
- Events
- 7
2017High Wind in Nevada, October 19 to 20, 2017
An approaching storm brought high winds to portions of western Nevada on the 19th and 20th. Several wind prone locations saw gusts in excess of 60 mph.
- Strongest
- 91 kt wind
- Events
- 8
2016Hail and Damaging Winds in Indiana, October 19, 2016
Severe thunderstorms developed along a slow moving frontal boundary and ahead of an upper level disturbance.
- Damage
- $88,000
- Strongest
- 3 in hail
- Events
- 16
2015Hail in Colorado, October 19, 2015
Strong thunderstorms produced large hail in portions of western Colorado.
- Damage
- $500,000
- Strongest
- 1.5 in hail
- Events
- 2
2015Hail in New Mexico, October 19, 2015
An upper level low pressure system that slowly moved southward through California provided deep southerly flow over New Mexico. Subtropical moisture surged northward ahead of this system in several waves over New Mexico.
- Strongest
- 1.25 in hail
- Events
- 9
2011High Wind in Wisconsin, October 19 to 20, 2011
Rapidly developing low pressure moved across western Ohio and southeast Lower Michigan during the overnight period of October 19th and morning of October 20th.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Strongest
- 63 kt wind
- Events
- 3
2011High Wind in Michigan, October 19 to 20, 2011
Low pressure (985 MB) tracking through Detroit lead to strong northeast winds gusting to 60 mph in and around Saginaw Bay. Trees and large branches were brought down across the northern Thumb and Tri-Cities regions, leading to power outages.
- Damage
- $20,000
- Strongest
- 52 kt wind
- Events
- 4
2007Damaging Winds in New Jersey, October 19, 2007
An unseasonably warm and humid airmass was over the Mid Atlantic region during the 19th.
- Damage
- $105,000
- Strongest
- 56 kt wind
- Events
- 9
2007Damaging Winds in Tennessee, October 19, 2007
A large upper low triggered a line of severe thunderstorms along the Cumberland Plateau during the early morning hours. Wind damage was the primary storm reports.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 7
2006Damaging Winds in Alabama, October 19, 2006
Isolated severe thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon.
- Damage
- $62,000
- Strongest
- 65 kt wind
- Events
- 3
2006Damaging Winds in Mississippi, October 19, 2006
Another round of severe thunderstorms moved across the region just three days after the significant heavy rain, flash flooding and severe weather event of October 16th.
- Damage
- $12,000
- Strongest
- 61 kt wind
- Events
- 6
2004Hail and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, October 19, 2004
Two trees and two power lines were blown down near the Washington County Courthouse.
- Damage
- $5,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 9
2004Damaging Wind in California, October 19, 2004
A thunderstormproduced a 60 mph wind gust that snapped two large trees, with one falling on a house.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 1
2004Damaging Wind in Florida, October 19, 2004
High winds from a thunderstorm caused minor damage to eight homes west of Century. Most of the damage was to roofs and out buildings.
- Damage
- $40,000
- Strongest
- 55 kt wind
- Events
- 1
2004Damaging Winds in Alabama, October 19, 2004
A few trees were blown down, uprooted or snapped off over extreme southern Tallapoosa Countynear CR 15. A funnel cloud was reported near Simmons Crossroads. Several trees were uprooted in extreme western Lee County near the Roxana community.
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 2
2004Damaging Wind in Florida, October 19, 2004
High winds from a line of thunderstorms blew down several trees near Baker. The high winds also caused roof damage to a manufactured home.
- Damage
- $15,000
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 1
2002Hail and Damaging Wind in Texas, October 19, 2002
1.00 to 1.75 inch hail in Eagle Lake.
- Damage
- $227,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 3
2002Damaging Wind in Texas, October 19, 2002
A very brief but intense microburst stuck Cedar Park early on the morning of October 19. The winds, estimated at between 80 and 90 mph blew down trees and power poles over a two-block area of the city.
- Damage
- $80,000
- Events
- 1
2000Hail and Lightning Strike in Arizona, October 19, 2000
Second string of storms that was located west of sothern California on the 17th and moved across Northern Sonora Mexico on the 19th. The ground was already saturated from the previous storm system on the 11th.
- Injuries
- 4
- Strongest
- 0.75 in hail
- Events
- 2
1996High Wind in New York, October 19, 1996
On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula.
- Deaths
- 3
- Strongest
- 80 kt wind
- Events
- 8
1996High Wind in Connecticut, October 19, 1996
On Friday October 18th, a strong low pressure system developed on a cold front over the DelMarVa Peninsula.
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $2.0 million
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 2
1996Strong Wind in New York, October 19 to 20, 1996
A nearly stationary low pressure system over southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania produced heavy rains and strong gusty winds across eastern New York from Saturday afternoon October 19 to the early morning hours of Sunday October 20.
- Damage
- $41,000
- Events
- 5
1996Strong Wind in New York, October 19, 1996
A Nor'Easter produced strong gusty east winds and heavy rain. Peak wind gusts from 30 to around 55 mph combined with heavy rain to down numerous trees and power lines across the entire region.Here are selected peak wind gusts for:New York County: 34 mph at Central Park.Queens…
- Events
- 7
1996High Wind in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
High winds, caused by the atmospheric pressure difference between a low pressure system near the Southern New Jersey Coast and a high pressure system over the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, produced wind damage from Morris County southeast to Ocean County.
- Events
- 7
1996Strong Wind in Connecticut, October 19, 1996
A Nor'easter produced strong gusty east winds and heavy rain. Peak wind gusts from around 40 to 50 mph combined with heavy rain to down numerous trees and power lines across the region.Here are selected peak wind gusts for:Northern Fairfield County: 44 mph at Danbury.Northern…
- Events
- 6
1996Strong Wind in New Jersey, October 19, 1996
A Nor'Easter produced strong gusty east winds and heavy rain across the region. Peak wind gusts from 40 to around 55 mph combined with torrential rain to down numerous trees and power lines regionwide.In Hawthorne (Beverly Road and Washington Ave.) of Passaic County, trees…
- Events
- 6
1993Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, October 19, 1993
Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.
- Damage
- $6,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 9
1971Late evening wind damage occurred in the Durant area on this day back in 1971
Late evening wind damage occurred in the Durant area on this day back in 1971. Severe thunderstorms caused straight-line winds that lifted the roofs from two homes and a barn, and uprooted 13 large trees.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Winter storms and snow
5 on October 19, newest first.
2019Blizzard and Heavy Snow in Wyoming, October 19 to 21, 2019
A deepening low pressure system and frontal boundary moved across the region producing widespread high winds across southeastern Wyoming with light snowfall while in Carbon County blizzard conditions were reported by Arlington stopping traffic for a period of time.
- Deaths
- 1
- Strongest
- 61 kt wind
- Events
- 12
2019Winter Storm and High Wind in Colorado, October 19 to 20, 2019
A storm system brought strong wind and snow to the Front Range mountains. Moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, mainly north of I-70, ranged from 6 to 12 inches.
- Strongest
- 71 kt wind
- Events
- 11
2004Winter Storm and Heavy Rain in California, October 19 to 20, 2004
Following the early-season Winter Storm that began on the 17th, extensively more snow fell on the 19th and 20th in the higher elevations of Central California. High winds accompanied this system throughout much of the state.
- Deaths
- 2
- Events
- 4
1996Heavy Snow in Utah, October 19 to 20, 1996
The first significant snowstorm blanketed northern Utah overnight. The mountains generally received a foot of snow, though the Alta Ski Resort had the most with 17 inches. The valleys generally had from 2-5 inches.
- Damage
- $300,000
- Events
- 2
1996Heavy Snow in Colorado, October 19 to 20, 1996
The first widespread autumn snowstorm to hit the mountains of western Colorado resulted in numerous traffic accidents. Reported snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches.
- Events
- 7
Heat and drought
4 on October 19, newest first.
2023Drought in Alabama, October 19 to 26, 2023
The U.S. Drought Monitor designated Severe Drought (D2) conditions for all counties in Northern Alabama as of October 19th. (Franklin, Colbert, Lauderdale, Limestone, Lawrence, Morgan, Madison, Marshall, Jackson, Dekalb and Cullman Counties).
- Events
- 8
2010Drought in Tennessee, October 19 to 31, 2010
Below normal rainfall continued during the month of October across much of West Tennessee.
- Events
- 9
2010Drought in Georgia, October 19 to 31, 2010
Severe drought conditions (D2) developed on October 19th and continued into November.
- Events
- 8
2010Drought in Arkansas, October 19 to 31, 2010
Soon after the middle of October, the severe drought spread farther to the north, reaching parts of central Arkansas.
- Events
- 8
Cold
9 on October 19, newest first.
2022Frost and Freeze in Alabama, October 19 to 20, 2022
Temperatures dropped into the 26 to 32 degree range during the late evening of the 19th into the morning of the 20th.
- Events
- 11
2019Frost and Freeze in Virginia, October 19, 2019
Mainly clear skies and light winds led to radiational cooling, and this caused temperatures to drop to below freezing. Temperatures were reported to be in the 20s and lower 30s.
- Events
- 16
2019Frost and Freeze in West Virginia, October 19, 2019
Mainly clear skies and light winds led to radiational cooling, and this caused temperatures to drop to below freezing. Temperatures were reported to be in the 20s and lower 30s.
- Events
- 11
2019Frost and Freeze in New York, October 19, 2019
High pressure built into the region, allowing for temperatures to radiate into the low 30s and frost to form in portions of eastern New York.
- Events
- 8
2018Frost and Freeze in West Virginia, October 19, 2018
Canadian high pressure moving overhead led to clear skies and light winds which allowed for radiational cooling and temperatures to fall below freezing.
- Events
- 11
2018Frost and Freeze in Virginia, October 19, 2018
Canadian high pressure moving overhead led to clear skies and light winds which allowed for radiational cooling and temperatures to fall below freezing.
- Events
- 8
2015Frost and Freeze in Maryland, October 19, 2015
High pressure built up over the region, resulting in light winds and clearing skies. Strong radiational cooling led to widespread temperatures dropping below freezing.
- Events
- 13
2009Frost and Freeze in Alabama, October 19, 2009
Cold high pressure in place over the Tennessee Valley and the northeastern US produced clear skies optimal for radiational cooling. This allowed temperatures to drop into the upper 20s to lower 30s across the Huntsville forecast area.
- Events
- 11
2008Frost and Freeze in New York, October 19, 2008
High pressure brought clear skies, calm winds, and cold air to the region. Temperatures across the area fell below 32 resulting in a widespread freeze and an end to the growing season.
- Events
- 11
Wildfires
20 on October 19, newest first.
2024Dove Fire
The Dove Fire was reported on October 19, 2024, in Kern County, California, and burned 1,000 acres.
- When
- October 19, 2024
- Acres
- 1,000
2023Wildfire in Colorado, October 19 to 31, 2023
A wildfire began from lightning in the San Juan National Forest, 12 miles northwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
- Damage
- $250,000
- Events
- 1
2023Wildfire in Colorado, October 19 to 31, 2023
A wildfire began from human causation in the San Juan National Forest, 12 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, near the border of the South San Juan Wilderness Area.
- Damage
- $25,000
- Events
- 1
2023Trail Springs Fire
The Trail Springs Fire was reported on October 19, 2023, in Archuleta County, Colorado, and burned 1,358 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
- When
- October 19, 2023
- Acres
- 1,358
2023Hwy 236 Fire
The Hwy 236 Fire was reported on October 19, 2023, in Chouteau County, Montana, and burned 1,100 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 2023
- Acres
- 1,100
2022Morgan Cave Fire
The Morgan Cave Fire was reported on October 19, 2022, in Ripley County, Indiana, and burned 1,100 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 2022
- Acres
- 1,100
2015Fuller Fire
The Fuller Fire was reported on October 19, 2015, in Stephens County, Texas, and burned 1,700 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 2015
- Acres
- 1,700
2015Bull of the Woods Fire
The Bull of the Woods Fire was reported on October 19, 2015, in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and burned 1,161 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 2015
- Acres
- 1,161
2003Wildfire in Minnesota, October 19, 2003
A wildfire burned 300 acres of grassland and also burned some small sheds. The fire came close to five homesteads, burning to less than 20 yards from two of them. One home had smoke damage from the fire.
- Damage
- $20,000
- Events
- 1
2003Pardue Fire
The Pardue Fire was discovered on October 19, 2003, in Montana, and burned 8,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 2003
- Acres
- 8,000
2003Poll Haven Fire
The Poll Haven Fire started on October 19, 2003, in Montana, and burned 4,494 acres.
- When
- October 19, 2003
- Acres
- 4,494
2003LAKE17 Fire
The LAKE17 Fire was discovered on October 19, 2003, in Montana, and burned 3,886 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
- When
- October 19, 2003
- Acres
- 3,885.5
2001Lost Sboat Fire
The Lost Sboat Fire was discovered on October 19, 2001, in Louisiana, and burned 1,380 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
- When
- October 19, 2001
- Acres
- 1,380
2000Geno H Fire
The Geno H Fire was discovered on October 19, 2000, in South Dakota, and burned 9,431 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
- When
- October 19, 2000
- Acres
- 9,431.4
2000Carlos Edge Fire
The Carlos Edge Fire was discovered on October 19, 2000, in Anoka County, Minnesota, and burned 8,513 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
- When
- October 19, 2000
- Acres
- 8,513
2000Unnamed Fire
The Unnamed Fire started on October 19, 2000, in Minnesota, and burned 1,849 acres.
- When
- October 19, 2000
- Acres
- 1,849
1999Williams Ranch Fire
The Williams Ranch Fire was discovered on October 19, 1999, in Texas, and burned 6,213 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 19, 1999
- Acres
- 6,213
1997UNIT1NOFLA Fire
The UNIT1NOFLA Fire was discovered on October 19, 1997, in Texas, and burned 723 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
- When
- October 19, 1997
- Acres
- 722.6
1991Piney Mountain Fire
The Piney Mountain Fire started on October 19, 1991, in Virginia, and burned 1,464 acres.
- When
- October 19, 1991
- Acres
- 1,464
1988Hartley Fire
The Hartley Fire started on October 19, 1988, in Idaho, and burned 1,000 acres.
- When
- October 19, 1988
- Acres
- 1,000
Earthquakes
17 on October 19, newest first.
2020October 2020 Alaska Peninsula earthquake
m. local time.
- Where
- United States
- Country
- United States
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
2020October 19, 2020 Earthquake in Alaska, United States
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Alaska, United States. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 2020
- Magnitude
- 7.6
- Where
- Alaska, United States
2001October 19, 2001 Earthquake in Banda Sea, Indonesia
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Banda Sea, Indonesia.
- When
- October 19, 2001
- Magnitude
- 7.5
- Where
- Banda Sea, Indonesia
1996October 19, 1996 Earthquake in Kyushu Island, Japan
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Kyushu Island, Japan. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1996
- Magnitude
- 6.7
- Where
- Kyushu Island, Japan
1995October 19, 1995 Earthquake in Ryuku Is., Japan
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Ryuku Is., Japan. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1995
- Magnitude
- 6.8
- Where
- Ryuku Is., Japan
1991October 19, 1991 Earthquake in Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India. It killed 2,000 people, injured 1,800, destroyed 7,500 houses and did $60 million in damage.
- When
- October 19, 1991
- Magnitude
- 7
- Deaths
- 2,000
- Damage
- $60 million
- Where
- Chamoli, Uttarkashi, New Delhi, Chandigarh, India
1949October 19, 1949 Earthquake in Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1949
- Magnitude
- 7.5
- Where
- Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
1935October 19, 1935 Earthquake in Helena, Montana, United States
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Helena, Montana, United States. It killed 2 people, destroyed 300 houses and did $19 million in damage.
- When
- October 19, 1935
- Magnitude
- 6.2
- Deaths
- 2
- Damage
- $19 million
- Where
- Helena, Montana, United States
19351935 Helena earthquake
The 1935 Helena earthquake occurred at 22:48:02 MDT on October 18 in Montana, with an epicenter near Helena. 2 on the surface-wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
- Where
- United States
- Country
- United States
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
1929October 19, 1929 Earthquake in Chile
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Chile.
- When
- October 19, 1929
- Magnitude
- 7.5
- Where
- Chile
1899October 19, 1899 Earthquake in Bismrack Sea, Papua New Guinea
An earthquake struck Bismrack Sea, Papua New Guinea. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1899
- Where
- Bismrack Sea, Papua New Guinea
1897October 19, 1897 Earthquake in Northern Samar, Philippines
An earthquake struck Northern Samar, Philippines.
- When
- October 19, 1897
- Where
- Northern Samar, Philippines
1865October 19, 1865 Earthquake in Tiwi,luban,rinconada, SE Luzon, Philippines
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Tiwi,luban,rinconada, SE Luzon, Philippines. It destroyed 223 houses. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1865
- Magnitude
- 6
- Where
- Tiwi,luban,rinconada, SE Luzon, Philippines
1847October 19, 1847 Earthquake in Coquimbo, Chile
An earthquake struck Coquimbo, Chile. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 19, 1847
- Where
- Coquimbo, Chile
1844October 19, 1844 Earthquake in Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Argentina
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Argentina. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
- When
- October 19, 1844
- Magnitude
- 6.5
- Where
- Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Argentina
1820October 19, 1820 Earthquake in Omoa, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
An earthquake struck Omoa, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000).
- When
- October 19, 1820
- Deaths
- Many (about 101 to 1,000)
- Where
- Omoa, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
1768October 19, 1768 Earthquake in Santa Sofia, Italy
An earthquake struck Santa Sofia, Italy. It killed 120 people and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
- When
- October 19, 1768
- Deaths
- 120
- Where
- Santa Sofia, Italy
Volcanoes
1 on October 19, newest first.
1990October 19, 1990 Eruption of Asosan
Asosan, Japan erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 2. It killed 1 person.
- When
- October 19, 1990
- VEI
- 2
- Deaths
- 1
- Where
- Asosan, Japan
Tsunamis
8 on October 19, newest first.
2020October 19, 2020 Tsunami at Shumagin Islands, AK, United States
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Shumagin Islands, AK, United States, with a maximum water height of 0.76 meters.
- When
- October 19, 2020
- Magnitude
- 7.6
- Water height
- 0.76 m
- Where
- Shumagin Islands, AK, United States
1996October 19, 1996 Tsunami at Kyushu Island, Japan
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Kyushu Island, Japan, with a maximum water height of 0.55 meters.
- When
- October 19, 1996
- Magnitude
- 6.7
- Water height
- 0.55 m
- Where
- Kyushu Island, Japan
1995October 19, 1995 Tsunami at Ryukyu Islands, Japan
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake and landslide struck Ryukyu Islands, Japan, with a maximum water height of 1.5 meters.
- When
- October 19, 1995
- Magnitude
- 6.8
- Water height
- 1.5 m
- Where
- Ryukyu Islands, Japan
1949October 19, 1949 Tsunami at Solomon Sea, Papua New Guinea
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Solomon Sea, Papua New Guinea, with a maximum water height of 0.3 meters.
- When
- October 19, 1949
- Magnitude
- 7.5
- Water height
- 0.3 m
- Where
- Solomon Sea, Papua New Guinea
1899October 19, 1899 Tsunami at Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea.
- When
- October 19, 1899
- Where
- Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea
1865October 19, 1865 Tsunami at Philippines
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6 earthquake struck Philippines. It destroyed 223 houses.
- When
- October 19, 1865
- Magnitude
- 6
- Where
- Philippines
1847October 19, 1847 Tsunami at Central Chile
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck Central Chile.
- When
- October 19, 1847
- Where
- Central Chile
1846October 19, 1846 Tsunami at Tuscany, Italy
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck Tuscany, Italy.
- When
- October 19, 1846
- Where
- Tuscany, Italy
Space weather and aurora
1 on October 19, newest first.
1998G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm of October 19, 1998
A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm began October 19, 1998, reached Kp 7- and lasted 21 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 62; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 52 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
- When
- October 19, 1998
- Peak Kp
- 7-
- Storm level
- G3
Billion-dollar disasters
1 on October 19, newest first.
1996New England Flooding (October 1996)
A flooding disaster that cost $1.4 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 1, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 19, 1996 to October 22, 1996.
- Losses (2024 dollars)
- $1.4 billion
- Kind
- Flooding
- Deaths
- 1
Other weather
18 on October 19, newest first.
2025Sneakerwave in Oregon, October 19, 2025
A person was knocked off of their feet by a sneaker wave while walking on the beach near the mouth of Siletz Bay. They were then swept out to sea by a rip current.
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
2025Marine Thunderstorm Winds in North Atlantic Coastal Waters, October 19, 2025
A low-topped squall line along a strong cold front produced numerous gale-force wind gusts.
- Events
- 31
2023Sneakerwave in Oregon, October 19, 2023
Girl injured by sneaker wave near Yachats.
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
2022Dense Fog in Oregon, October 19, 2022
A large crash occurred, involving at least 65 vehicles with one fatality, due to dense fog.
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Damage
- $2.0 million
- Events
- 1
2020Marine Thunderstorm Winds in South Atlantic Coastal Waters, October 19, 2020
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a tropical wave extending from the western Caribbean into the Florida Straits. This tropical wave in concert with a departing shortwave, sparked convection across the local South Florida waters.
- Events
- 14
2020Marine Thunderstorm Winds in South Atlantic Coastal Waters, October 19, 2020
A strong and moist onshore flow pattern resulted in a large complex of showers with embedded thunderstorms over the Atlantic. As the thunderstorms moved onshore, several produced strong winds gusts along portions of the coast from Brevard County to the lower Treasure Coast.
- Events
- 8
2019Marine Tropical Storm in Gulf of Mexico, October 19, 2019
Tropical Storm Nestor moved through the coast waters of the Florida panhandle and big bend on October 18-19. Sustained tropical storm force winds were measured at the C-Tower with a peak gust of 52 knots.
- Events
- 8
2019Marine Thunderstorm Winds in South Atlantic Coastal Waters, October 19, 2019
Thunderstorms within the outer rain bands of Tropical Storm Nestor moved onshore the Volusia County and Brevard County coastline producing strong wind gusts.
- Events
- 6
2017High Surf in Oregon, October 19, 2017
A Gold Beach resident walking on the south jetty at the mouth of the Rogue River was swept into the water by a large wave. She was last seen alive on the jetty at at 6:15 PM PDT Thursday, and her body was recovered near the sand spit at the mouth of the river Friday afternoon.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 1
2016Rip Current in North Carolina, October 19, 2016
A 75-year old male on a boogie board was caught in a rip current and drowned. Event occurred off the beach of the Lighthouse View Motel on the north end of Buxton on Hatteras Island.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 1
2014High Surf in Hawaii, October 19 to 21, 2014
A swell from a low far northwest of the islands caused surf of 10 to 15 feet along the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai; along the north-facing shores of Oahu, Molokai, and Maui; and 8 to 12 feet along the west-facing shores of Oahu and Molokai.
- Events
- 10
2011Marine High Wind in Lake Michigan, October 19 to 20, 2011
A strong storm system moved northwest and deepened as it reached Lake Erie during the early morning hours of October 20th. The gradient rapidly tightened with northerly winds increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph over southern Lake Michigan.
- Damage
- $1.0 million
- Strongest
- 56 kt wind
- Events
- 1
2011Marine Strong Wind in Lake Michigan, October 19, 2011
Rapidly developing low pressure moved across western Ohio and southeast Lower Michigan during the overnight period of October 19th and morning of October 20th.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $301,000
- Strongest
- 63 kt wind
- Events
- 11
2007Marine Thunderstorm Winds in North Atlantic Coastal Waters, October 19, 2007
A cold front pushing east from the Ohio Valley moved across the Mid Atlantic October 19th. Strong thunderstorms associated with this front produced wind gusts in excess of 40 knots as they moved across the Tidal Potomac River and Maryland Chesapeake Bay during the late evening.
- Events
- 9
2006Dense Fog in Virginia, October 19, 2006
Dense fog occurred early in the morning of the 19th. Visibilities were reduced below one-quarter mile in some areas.
- Events
- 20
2002Rip Current in Connecticut, October 19, 2002
As a cold front pushed east toward a relatively strong high pressure system, southwest surface winds rapidly increased and seas quickly built during Saturday morning, October 19th.
- Deaths
- 2
- Events
- 1
2000Lightning Strike in Arizona, October 19, 2000
Man struck by lightning at Williams Gateway Airport.
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
1999High Surf in Hawaii, October 19 to 21, 1999
Gale low northwest of Kauai produced surf of 6 to 12 feet along the north and west shores of all the Hawaiian Islands.
- Events
- 7
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