October 21 in Weather History

186 events on record, 1336 to 2023

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 21, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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Every event with a place, colored by kind. Tap one to open its record.

  • Tornadoes
  • Hurricanes and tropical storms
  • Floods
  • Severe storms
  • Winter storms and snow
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
  • Other weather

The most significant

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 130 kt (150 mph), central pressure 927 mb. It killed 23 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Wilma was the most intense tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin and the second-most intense tropical cyclone in the Western Hemisphere, both based on barometric pressure, after Hurricane Patricia in 2015. 9 inHg), setting a new basin record.

Wind at landfall
130 kt
Pressure
927 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

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Wildfires

2007Wildfire in California, October 21 to 31, 2007

The Harris Fire was the first and deadliest fire in a series of devestating wildfires to impact the San Diego CWA during the latter half of October. The fire was likely started by a campfire about one mile east of Potrero along Harris Ranch Road.

Deaths
8
Injuries
61
Damage
$75 million
Events
1

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Tsunamis

1868October 21, 1868 Tsunami at N. California, United States

A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake and landslide struck N. California, United States, with a maximum water height of 4.5 meters. It killed 30 people and did $350,000 in damage.

When
October 21, 1868
Magnitude
6.8
Water height
4.5 m
Deaths
30
Damage
$350,000
Where
N. California, United States

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Wildfires

2007Wildfire in California, October 21 to 31, 2007

The Witch Creek Fire was by far the largest of the October 2007 wildfires. The fire started around 12:35 pm on the 21st in Witch Creek Canyon near Santa Ysabel and quickly spread west to Ramona.

Deaths
2
Injuries
40
Damage
$421 million
Events
3

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By kind

Tornadoes

26 on October 21, oldest first.

1949F1 tornado, Taylor, Jones counties, Texas

An F1 tornado touched down in Taylor, Jones counties, Texas and tracked 9.5 miles, 30 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 3. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Abilene, TX.

Rating
F1
Deaths
1
Injuries
3
Path
9.5 mi
Width
30 yd

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1995Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Maryland, October 21, 1995

A gustnado touched down in a residential area of eastern Thurmont, uprooting 10 trees, causing substantial limb damage to 30 others, and producing minor damage at four homes. Structural damage was confined to removed shingles, gutters, and a piece of tin roof.

Damage
$60,000
Strongest
F1
Events
7

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1996Tornado in Texas, October 21, 1996

A tornado ripped portions of the roof off an apartment complex, damaged 225 apartment units and injured 7 people. Serious damage occurred to cars and buildings due to flying debris. A mobile home was blown into the road.

Injuries
7
Damage
$3.0 million
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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1996Tornado in Texas, October 21, 1996

A tornado lifted much of the roof off a residence, blew down 100 to 200 power lines, overturned a trailer, blew down 10 chimneys, and blew the glass out of a business. The flying glass injured a child.

Injuries
1
Damage
$120,000
Strongest
F0
Events
1

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1996Tornado in Texas, October 21, 1996

A tornado skipped across central and east central Cass County. The tornado first touched down near FM250 and south of HWY 77 or 14 miles northwest of Linden where a stop sign was blown about 200 yds and several large oak trees with trunks to 10 feet in diameter were dragged…

Damage
$35,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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2010Tornado and Hail in Arizona, October 21, 2010

A cut off low moving eastward across Arizona produced widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms. Instability caused by daytime heating allowed one thunderstorm to intensify enough to produce a tornado in northern Apache County.

Injuries
6
Damage
$30,000
Strongest
EF0
Events
2

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2019Tornadoes in Arkansas, October 21, 2019

A cold front moved through during the early morning of October 21st and interacted with an unstable airmass in place over the Delta region. A line of showers and thunderstorms developed along the front.

Injuries
3
Damage
$370,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
2

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

13 on October 21, oldest first.

1906An unnamed storm makes landfall near Nocatee, FL

An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Nocatee, FL as a tropical storm, 50 kt. The 1906 Florida Keys hurricane was a powerful and deadly hurricane that had a major impact on Cuba and southern Florida. The fifth hurricane and third major hurricane of the season, the storm formed from a system near Barbados on October 4.

Wind at landfall
50 kt
Peak wind
105 kt

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1924An unnamed storm makes landfall near Marco Island, FL

An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Marco Island, FL as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph), central pressure 975 mb. The 1924 Cuba hurricane is the first officially recorded Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson scale (SSHWS), as well as the first Atlantic hurricane with sustained wind speeds of at least 135, 140, and 145 knots, and the first officially recorded Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone globally. It is also one of two hurricanes to make landfall on Cuba at Category 5 intensity, the other being Hurricane Irma in 2017 – both are also tied for the strongest Cuban landfall in terms of…

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Pressure
975 mb
Peak wind
145 kt

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1950Hurricane Love makes landfall near Steinhatchee, FL

Hurricane Love crossed the coast near Steinhatchee, FL as a tropical storm, 50 kt. The 1950 Atlantic hurricane season was the first year in the Atlantic hurricane database (HURDAT) that storms were given names in the Atlantic basin. Names were taken from the Joint Army/Navy Phonetic Alphabet, with the first named storm being designated "Able", the second "Baker", and so on.

Wind at landfall
50 kt
Peak wind
70 kt

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1999Hurricane Jose makes landfall

Hurricane Jose crossed the coast as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 996 mb. Hurricane Jose was the fourteenth tropical cyclone, tenth named storm, and seventh hurricane of the annual hurricane season that caused moderate damage in the Lesser Antilles in October 1999. Jose developed from a tropical wave several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands on October 17.

Wind at landfall
60 kt
Pressure
996 mb
Peak wind
85 kt

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2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 130 kt (150 mph), central pressure 927 mb. It killed 23 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Wilma was the most intense tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin and the second-most intense tropical cyclone in the Western Hemisphere, both based on barometric pressure, after Hurricane Patricia in 2015. 9 inHg), setting a new basin record.

Wind at landfall
130 kt
Pressure
927 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2009Hurricane Rick makes landfall near Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico

Hurricane Rick crossed the coast near Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico as a tropical storm, 50 kt, central pressure 989 mb. Hurricane Rick was the third-strongest Pacific hurricane by maximum sustained winds, tied with Hurricane Polo, and the fourth-most intense by central pressure. Developing off the southern coast of Mexico on October 15, Rick traversed an area with favorable environmental conditions, favoring rapid intensification, allowing it to become a hurricane within 24 hours of being declared a tropical depression.

Wind at landfall
50 kt
Pressure
989 mb
Peak wind
155 kt

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Floods

22 on October 21, oldest first.

1996Flash Flood in Maine, October 21 to 23, 1996

A coastal storm which was fed tropical moisture by the circulation around Hurricane Lily produced between 4 and 19 inches of rain throughout the County during a 30-hour period. Many homes and businesses were flooded. Many roads and bridges were washed out.

Deaths
1
Damage
$15 million
Events
1

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1996Flash Flood in New Hampshire, October 21, 1996

A coastal storm which was fed tropical moisture by the circulation around Hurricane Lily in the Atlantic produced about 5 inches of rain throughout the County during a 30-hour period, causing the Cold River Dam in Lempster to fail which resulted in a flash flood..

Damage
$1.0 million
Events
1

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2000Flash Flooding in Arizona, October 21 to 23, 2000

A spotter in Wickenburg reported that route 93 was closed north of Wickenburg due to high water. Sols wash was out of its banks and flooded Coffinger Park as well as nearby homes. The Vulture Mine road was closed and motorists had to be rescued.

Deaths
1
Damage
$10 million
Events
2

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2015Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, October 21 to 22, 2015

The low pressure system responsible for an extended stretch of active weather across New Mexico finally ejected through the state on the 21st. The last bout delivered an impressive batch of widespread heavy rainfall and scattered strong to severe thunderstorms.

Damage
$11,000
Strongest
2.5 in hail
Events
15

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2015Flash Flood and Hail in New Mexico, October 21, 2015

Strong southerly flow developed ahead of an upper low moving through Southern Arizona. Plenty of moisture was brought into the region with sufficient wind shear and instability to combine with several upper level disturbances.

Damage
$5,000
Strongest
2 in hail
Events
15

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2016Flash Flooding in New Hampshire, October 21, 2016

A tropical airmass moving north ahead of an approaching cold front produced very heavy rainfall in just a two hour period across southern New Hampshire. Three to five inches of rain resulted in flash flooding in major urban centers including Manchester and Nashua.

Damage
$75,000
Events
5

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2019Lakeshore Flood and High Wind in Minnesota, October 21, 2019

An intense area of low pressure approached the region through the day on Monday, October 21st, producing increasingly strong east to northeast winds. The winds increased through the day, and were especially strong coming off Lake Superior into the Twin Ports area.

Damage
$310,000
Strongest
64 kt wind
Events
3

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2019Lakeshore Flood and High Wind in Michigan, October 21, 2019

An intense low pressure system moving from the Northern Plains across western Lake Superior produced strong east to southeast winds across the area which induced lakeshore flooding over the Bay of Green Bay and portions of the Keweenaw Peninsula on the 21st.

Damage
$210,000
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
4

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2021Flash Flood in California, October 21, 2021

An atmospheric river aided in heavy rain development across the River Complex burn scar. One or possibly more debris flows occurred as a result. Removal, protective measures, and repair costs from this debris flow are estimated to be $3.2 million.

Damage
$3.2 million
Events
1

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Severe storms

42 on October 21, oldest first.

2000High Wind in California, October 21 to 23, 2000

Strong north winds exceeded 40 mph across the interior valley and foothills. More than 20,000 SMUD and PG&E customers were temporarily without power. The winds uprooted trees damaging several homes and vehicles. Across the less populated Sierra Nevada, winds exceeded 75 mph.

Damage
$40,000
Strongest
68 kt wind
Events
11

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2001Hail and Damaging Winds in New York, October 21, 2001

A line of thunderstorms moved across the western southern tier and parts of the Finger Lakes region during the late afternoon hours. The damaging winds downed trees and power lines in Lakewood, Ellicottville, Franklinville and Cuba.

Damage
$70,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
3

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2001Hail in Iowa, October 21, 2001

A weak cold front slipped southeast across Iowa during the previous night. The front had become nearly stationary across norther Missouri by the early afternoon hours of the 21st.

Damage
$36,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
5

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2003Damaging Wind in New York, October 21, 2003

A line of thunderstorms crossed Monroe County during the early morning hours. The thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines leaving a couple of thousand customers without power. Nickel sized hail was reported in downtown Rochester.

Damage
$15,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
1

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2005Damaging Wind in Tennessee, October 21, 2005

Storm blew the cover off a roof-top air conditioner unit of a grocery store in Knoxville, as well as destroying an awning at a gas station. Numerous trees and powerlines downed in Knoxville and across the eastern half of the county.

Damage
$50,000
Strongest
75 kt wind
Events
1

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2007High Wind in California, October 21 to 23, 2007

Very strong surface high pressure over the Great Basin and extreme packing of the isobars along the crest of the Transverse and Peninsula Ranges resulted in an extended period of very strong, damaging, Santa Ana winds in the mountains and valleys of Southern California.

Damage
$60 million
Strongest
74 kt wind
Events
7

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2007Hail in Oklahoma, October 21, 2007

A strong upper level storm system was developing and moving through the southern Rocky Mountains. A moderately strong cold front moved through much of Oklahoma during the day on the 21st.

Strongest
1.25 in hail
Events
10

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2008Hail and Damaging Winds in Kansas, October 21 to 22, 2008

A late and unseasonably strong upper storm helped produce widespread severe weather during the late evening. This activity continued into the early morning hours, unusual for so late in the Fall. Large hail, high wind and excessive rainfall was reported.

Injuries
2
Damage
$3.7 million
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
43

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2017High Wind in Wyoming, October 21 to 31, 2017

A potent upper level disturbance moved across northern Wyoming. The resultant large pressure gradient produced high winds across much of south central and southeast Wyoming. Frequent wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph were observed.

Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
37

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2019Damaging Winds in Texas, October 21, 2019

An upper level disturbance that moved over northeast Mexico with remnant tropical moisture from the eastern Pacific Tropical Storm Priscilla produced a short period of potent thunderstorms that developed in northeast Mexico and moved quickly through Cameron County from the late…

Damage
$2.0 million
Strongest
65 kt wind
Events
2

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2019Damaging Winds in Missouri, October 21, 2019

A few thunderstorms produced damaging winds in the Ozark foothills of southeast Missouri. The storms occurred in a strong southerly wind flow ahead of a cold front over the Ozark Mountains of southwest Missouri.

Damage
$54,000
Strongest
65 kt wind
Events
4

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Winter storms and snow

5 on October 21, oldest first.

2009Winter Weather in Nebraska, October 21 to 22, 2009

A slow-moving winter storm produced one to six inches of snow across extreme southwest Nebraska. Eighteen utility poles were broken from the weight of heavy, wet snow, resulting in power outages in parts of Dundy and Hitchcock counties.

Damage
$36,000
Events
2

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2020Heavy Snow in South Dakota, October 21 to 22, 2020

The second of three rare October heavy snow events occurred across north central and northeast South Dakota on October 21st and 22nd. An upper level low pressure trough from the northwest traversing over rare October cold air brought heavy snow of 6 to 13 inches to the region.

Events
15

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Heat and drought

2 on October 21, oldest first.

Cold

4 on October 21, oldest first.

2018Frost and Freeze in Kentucky, October 21, 2018

Cold high pressure moved southeast from the northern Plains into the lower Ohio Valley. Clear skies and light winds set the stage for widespread frost and a brief period of sub-freezing temperatures. Low temperatures were around 30 degrees.

Events
22

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Wildfires

42 on October 21, oldest first.

1994Crown King Burn Fire

The Crown King Burn Fire was discovered on October 21, 1994, in Yavapai County, Arizona, and burned 2,000 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 21, 1994
Acres
2,000

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1995Ws Fire

The Ws Fire started on October 21, 1995, in Arizona, and burned 3,040 acres.

When
October 21, 1995
Acres
3,040

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1995W S Fire

The W S Fire was discovered on October 21, 1995, in New Mexico, and burned 3,038 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 1995
Acres
3,038

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1995Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 21, 1995, in Colorado, and burned 1,000 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 21, 1995
Acres
1,000

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1996Wildfire in California, October 21 to 27, 1996

A wildfire...sparked by arcing power lines...burned over 13,000acres of land between Calabasas and Malibu. Two seperate SantaAna wind events...with wind gusts up to 70 mph...helped spread theflames toward the ocean through the week.

Injuries
16
Damage
$1.5 million
Events
1

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1996Wildfire in California, October 21, 1996

Strong Santa Ana winds...gusting up to 71 mph...knocked down apower transformer in the Lemon Heights area. As a result...a firebegan in the community. By the time the fire was extinguished...twenty-nine homes were destroyed.

Damage
$3.0 million
Events
1

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1996Calabasas Fire

The Calabasas Fire was discovered on October 21, 1996, in California, and burned 13,190 acres; the cause was recorded as power generation/transmission/distribution.

When
October 21, 1996
Acres
13,190

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1996Harmony Fire

The Harmony Fire was discovered on October 21, 1996, in California, and burned 5,000 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 21, 1996
Acres
5,000

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1996Rincon Fire

The Rincon Fire was discovered on October 21, 1996, in California, and burned 1,800 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 21, 1996
Acres
1,800

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1996Rincon #21 Fire

The Rincon #21 Fire was discovered on October 21, 1996, in California, and burned 1,790 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 21, 1996
Acres
1,790

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1998Wildfire in California, October 21 to 25, 1998

The Lookout II Fire. Escaped prescribed wildfire in the Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park, near Mineral King. Total size reached 436 acres with containment on 10/25/98. Cost $348K with no fatalities and no structures lost.

Damage
$348,000
Events
1

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1999Ankle Creek Fire

The Ankle Creek Fire was discovered on October 21, 1999, in Harney County, Oregon, and burned 2,678 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 21, 1999
Acres
2,677.7

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1999Turner Fire

The Turner Fire was discovered on October 21, 1999, in Wyoming, and burned 2,000 acres; the cause was recorded as railroad operations and maintenance.

When
October 21, 1999
Acres
2,000

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1999Hough&juhl Fire

The Hough&juhl Fire was discovered on October 21, 1999, in North Dakota, and burned 1,320 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 21, 1999
Acres
1,320

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2000Trible Fire

The Trible Fire was discovered on October 21, 2000, in South Dakota, and burned 12,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2000
Acres
12,000

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2000Hidden Fire

The Hidden Fire was discovered on October 21, 2000, in Lake County, California, and burned 4,500 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 21, 2000
Acres
4,500

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2000Pheasant Opener Fire

The Pheasant Opener Fire was discovered on October 21, 2000, in South Dakota, and burned 2,000 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 21, 2000
Acres
2,000

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2003Wildfire in California, October 21 to 24, 2003

Named the Pass Fire, this fire was started by an arsonist. It burned 2387 acres and destroyed 5 houses, 1 barn, 21 out buildings, and several vehicles. An additional 3 houses were damaged before the fire was fully controlled.

Damage
$2.5 million
Events
1

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2003Grand Prix Fire

The Grand Prix Fire was discovered on October 21, 2003, in California, and burned 59,788 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 21, 2003
Acres
59,788

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2003Roblar 2 Fire

The Roblar 2 Fire was discovered on October 21, 2003, in San Diego County, California, and burned 8,592 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 21, 2003
Acres
8,592

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2003Pass Fire

The Pass Fire was discovered on October 21, 2003, in Riverside County, California, and burned 2,857 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2003
Acres
2,857

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2003Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 21, 2003, in North Dakota, and burned 1,400 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 21, 2003
Acres
1,400

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2003Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 21, 2003, in Nebraska, and burned 1,047 acres.

When
October 21, 2003
Acres
1,047

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2007Wildfire in California, October 21 to 31, 2007

The Harris Fire was the first and deadliest fire in a series of devestating wildfires to impact the San Diego CWA during the latter half of October. The fire was likely started by a campfire about one mile east of Potrero along Harris Ranch Road.

Deaths
8
Injuries
61
Damage
$75 million
Events
1

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2007Wildfire in California, October 21 to 31, 2007

The Santiago Fire was intentionally set on October 21 and burned 28,400 acres in Majdeska and Santiago Canyons. The fire destroyed 15 homes and 9 outbuildings. An additional 20 structures were damaged. Sixteen firefighters were injured during the blaze.

Injuries
16
Damage
$10 million
Events
2

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2007Santiago Fire

The Santiago Fire was a wildfire located near Santiago Canyon in Orange County, California, United States, and one of thirty California wildfires of October 2007. The fire was intentionally started.

Ended
November 1, 2007
Where
Orange County
Country
United States

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2007Witch Fire

The Witch Fire was discovered on October 21, 2007, in San Diego County, California, and burned 197,990 acres; the cause was recorded as power generation/transmission/distribution.

When
October 21, 2007
Acres
197,990

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2007Harris Fire

The Harris Fire was discovered on October 21, 2007, in California, and burned 90,440 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.

When
October 21, 2007
Acres
90,440

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2007Buckweed Fire

The Buckweed Fire was discovered on October 21, 2007, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 38,356 acres; the cause was recorded as misuse of fire by a minor.

When
October 21, 2007
Acres
38,356

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2007Santiago Fire

The Santiago Fire was discovered on October 21, 2007, in Orange County, California, and burned 28,476 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2007
Acres
28,476

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2007Canyon Fire

The Canyon Fire was discovered on October 21, 2007, in California, and burned 4,565 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2007
Acres
4,565

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2008Wildfire in New Jersey, October 21 to 27, 2008

The Sauder Ditch Wildfire, consumed about 1950 acres of forest before it was contained. The fire began in a secluded section of Wharton State Forest in Waterford Township (Camden County) close to 3 p.m. EDT on the 21st. This location is west of U.S.

Injuries
7
Events
3

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2008Saunders Ditch Fire

The Saunders Ditch Fire was discovered on October 21, 2008, in Camden County, New Jersey, and burned 1,950 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 21, 2008
Acres
1,950

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2015Spring Mountain Fire

The Spring Mountain Fire was reported on October 21, 2015, in Latimer County, Oklahoma, and burned 1,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2015
Acres
1,000

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2020Habanero Fire

The Habanero Fire was reported on October 21, 2020, in Pinal County, Arizona, and burned 3,218 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 21, 2020
Acres
3,218

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2022Wildfire in Missouri, October 21, 2022

On the afternoon of 10/21, a wildfire burned 10 to 15 acres near Bucker, MO. Weather conditions were favorable for fire ignition and spread that afternoon with very warm temperatures, very low humidity, and strong southwesterly wind gusts.

Injuries
2
Events
1

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2022Wildfire in Oklahoma, October 21 to 24, 2022

Unseasonably warm temperatures, strong wind gusts, and very low humidity combined with dormant, drought-stricken fuels to promote conditions that supported the rapid spread of wildfire across portions of northeastern Oklahoma during late October.

Injuries
1
Events
3

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Earthquakes

12 on October 21, oldest first.

15221522 Vila Franca earthquake

The 1522 Vila Franca earthquake, also known as the 1522 Vila Franca landslide refers to the earthquake and landslides that occurred on 22 October 1522, in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo. Vila Franca do Campo was then the provincial capital and is located on São Miguel Island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.

Where
Portugal
Country
Portugal

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18681868 Hayward earthquake

The 1868 Hayward earthquake occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States on October 21. 7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), it was the most recent large earthquake to occur on the Hayward Fault Zone.

Where
United States
Country
United States

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19951995 Chiapas earthquake

The 1995 Chiapas earthquake occurred on October 20 at 20:38 local time. The epicenter was located in Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Where
Mexico
Country
Mexico
Magnitude
7.2

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20162016 Tottori earthquake

The 2016 Tottori earthquake is an earthquake that occurred in central Tottori Prefecture in Japan on October 21, 2016. 2 on the moment magnitude scale.

Where
Japan
Country
Japan
Injured
32

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Volcanoes

1 on October 21, oldest first.

Tsunamis

5 on October 21, oldest first.

1868October 21, 1868 Tsunami at N. California, United States

A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake and landslide struck N. California, United States, with a maximum water height of 4.5 meters. It killed 30 people and did $350,000 in damage.

When
October 21, 1868
Magnitude
6.8
Water height
4.5 m
Deaths
30
Damage
$350,000
Where
N. California, United States

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Space weather and aurora

2 on October 21, oldest first.

Other weather

10 on October 21, oldest first.

1993Pantai Remis landslide

The Pantai Remis landslide was a rock fall and flood that occurred on 21 October 1993, near Pantai Remis in Perak, Malaysia. The landslide took place in an abandoned open cast tin mine close to the Strait of Malacca.

Where
Malaysia
Country
Malaysia

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2015High Surf in Hawaii, October 21 to 26, 2015

A swell from Hurricane Olaf produced surf of 10 to 20 feet along the east-facing shores of the Big Island of Hawaii, 8 to 12 feet along the east-facing shores of Maui, and 6 to 9 feet along the south-facing shores of all the isles.

Events
14

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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 2026-09-25.