October 22 in Weather History

192 events on record, 1522 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 22, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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  • Winter storms and snow
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
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The most significant

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 933 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
115 kt
Pressure
933 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Earthquakes

18941894 Shōnai earthquake

The 1894 Shōnai earthquake is an earthquake occurred on October 22, 1894 at Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. It was caused by the movement of the Shonai Plain Eastern Margin Fault Zone (庄内平野東縁断層帯).

Where
Shōnai region
Country
Japan
Deaths
726
Injured
1,060

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Earthquakes

1926Kars earthquake of 1926

The 1926 Kars earthquake occurred at 21:59 local time on 22 October along the border area of Soviet Armenia and eastern Turkey. 0 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 360 casualties.

Where
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Magnitude
6
Deaths
400

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Earthquakes

1951October 22, 1951 Earthquake in Taiwan

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Taiwan. It killed 68 people, injured 586, destroyed 2,382 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.

When
October 22, 1951
Magnitude
7.3
Deaths
68
Where
Taiwan

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Tsunamis

1951October 22, 1951 Tsunami at Taiwan

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Taiwan, with a maximum water height of 0.3 meters. It killed 68 people, injured 586, destroyed 2,382 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.

When
October 22, 1951
Magnitude
7.3
Water height
0.3 m
Deaths
68
Where
Taiwan

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

1988Hurricane Joan:miriam makes landfall near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua

Hurricane Joan:miriam crossed the coast near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua as a category 4 hurricane, 125 kt (145 mph), central pressure 932 mb. Hurricane Joan was a long lived and powerful tropical cyclone that caused death and destruction in over a dozen countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Moving on a due west course for nearly two weeks in October 1988, Hurricane Joan caused widespread flooding and over 200 deaths after moving into Central America.

Wind at landfall
125 kt
Pressure
932 mb
Peak wind
125 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tornadoes

36 on October 22, newest first.

2017Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Mississippi, October 22, 2017

A pre-frontal trough of low pressure triggered the development of slow moving thunderstorms near the Atchafalaya River basin during the late evening hours of the 21st and the early morning hours of the 22nd. This produced very heavy rainfall and some flooding in the basin.

Injuries
1
Strongest
EF1
Events
4

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2007Tornado in Mississippi, October 22, 2007

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region and evolved into a line of storms as it moved across the area. This system did produce a little severe weather, but was mainly a rain producer and help relieve some of the drought across the area.

Damage
$180,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
1

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2000Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Oklahoma, October 22 to 23, 2000

Significant flash flooding and 6 tornadoes, mostly small, weak and short-lived, developed on the 22nd, across a 35 mile wide band from near Frederick in southwest Oklahoma northeastward to near Chandler in central Oklahoma. Rainfall amounts in this band averaged 4 to 8 inches.

Injuries
2
Damage
$7.9 million
Strongest
F1
Events
29

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1945F3 tornado, Leon County, Florida

An F3 tornado touched down in Leon County, Florida and tracked 19 miles, 150 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 4. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: S Tallahassee to Miccosukee, FL.

Rating
F3
Deaths
1
Injuries
4
Path
19 mi
Width
150 yd

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1888F2 tornado, Saint James Parish, Louisiana

An F2 tornado touched down in Saint James Parish, Louisiana and tracked 12.2 miles, 100 yards wide at its widest, killing 2 and injuring 15. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Wallace, LA.

Rating
F2
Deaths
2
Injuries
15
Path
12.2 mi
Width
100 yd

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

13 on October 22, newest first.

2023Hurricane Tammy makes landfall near Saint John’s, Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

Hurricane Tammy crossed the coast near Saint John’s, Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph), central pressure 987 mb. Hurricane Tammy was a long-lived Atlantic hurricane in October 2023 that caused minor impacts across the Leeward Islands and Bermuda. The twentieth tropical storm, nineteenth named storm, and seventh hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Tammy originated from a late-season tropical wave off the coast of West Africa that developed into a tropical storm on October 18.

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Pressure
987 mb
Peak wind
95 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2022Cyclone Sitrang

Cyclonic Storm Sitrang was the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in Bangladesh since Mora in 2017. The second named storm of the relatively quiet 2022 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Sitrang developed from an area of convection over the northern Andaman Sea on 18 October.

Ended
October 26, 2022
Where
India
Countries
India, Bangladesh

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2021Hurricane Rick

Hurricane Rick was a strong tropical cyclone that struck the southwestern coast of Mexico in late October 2021. Rick was the overall seventeenth named system and the eighth hurricane of the 2021 Pacific hurricane season, as well as the fifth named storm and fourth hurricane to make landfall along the Pacific coast of Mexico in 2021.

Ended
October 26, 2021
Where
Mexico
Country
Mexico

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 933 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
115 kt
Pressure
933 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1996October 1996 India cyclone

The October 1996 India cyclone had an unusual and protracted path that spanned much of the northern Indian Ocean. It originated in a weather disturbance that formed on October 14 in the southern Bay of Bengal, off India's east coast.

Ended
October 28, 1996

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1988Hurricane Joan:miriam makes landfall near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua

Hurricane Joan:miriam crossed the coast near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua as a category 4 hurricane, 125 kt (145 mph), central pressure 932 mb. Hurricane Joan was a long lived and powerful tropical cyclone that caused death and destruction in over a dozen countries in the Caribbean and Central America. Moving on a due west course for nearly two weeks in October 1988, Hurricane Joan caused widespread flooding and over 200 deaths after moving into Central America.

Wind at landfall
125 kt
Pressure
932 mb
Peak wind
125 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Floods

29 on October 22, newest first.

2017Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Hawaii, October 22 to 25, 2017

A combustible mix of surface and upper air instability, and deep tropical moisture, brought periods of strong winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash flooding to parts of the Aloha State. Lightning strikes led to power outages, and gusty winds toppled trees and power lines.

Injuries
1
Damage
$6,000
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
13

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2017Flash Flooding in Alabama, October 22, 2017

Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches fell across south central Baldwin County in just a few hours late in the afternoon and early in the evening of October 22nd. The highest rainfall total recorded by a CoCoRahs observer in Loxley was 10.44 inches.

Damage
$140,000
Events
8

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2014Flooding and High Wind in Rhode Island, October 22, 2014

Low pressure moving up the east coast brought a soaking rain and strong winds to much of southern New England. In addition, both downed leaves from the storm and naturally fallen leaves from before the storm clogged storm drains which resulted in street flooding.

Damage
$57,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
6

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2009Flooding in Iowa, October 22 to 28, 2009

October of 2009 was one of the wettest on record. Following the dry weather of September, the pattern turned wet in October. October got off to a wet start with a statewide average of 1.16 inches of rain on the 1st.

Damage
$80,000
Events
4

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2002Flash Flooding in Texas, October 22 to 23, 2002

Very slow-moving thunderstorms dropped up to 4 inches of rain during the late evening hours in southern Val Verde County near the city of Del Rio. Up to 3 inches of rain fell over the area, causing brief flash flooding over low water crossings. No damage was indicated.

Injuries
4
Damage
$110,000
Events
3

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2001Flash Flood in Florida, October 22, 2001

Up to 10 inches of rain fell in 2 hours at Lighthouse Point and up to a total of 12 inches fell across portions of northeast metropolitan Broward County. Severe street flooding caused many stalled vehicles and 25 houses and 25 to 30 apartments suffered flood damage.

Damage
$100,000
Events
1

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2000Flood in Arizona, October 22 to 23, 2000

The east approach on Hereford Road and bridge was under 3 feet of water. 150 feet of Hereford Road was damaged and the north side of the road was eroded. The San Pedro River near Hereford had a height of 20 feet at the center point of the river.

Damage
$83,000
Events
1

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2000Flood in Arizona, October 22 to 23, 2000

Flooding occurred along the Altar wash and Brawley wash which made Highway 286 between Three Points and Sasabe impassable.Located at the confluence of the Freshnal wash and Vamori wash, the village of Cowlic was inundated with flowing water.

Damage
$30,000
Events
1

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2000Flood in Texas, October 22, 2000

Nearly fifteen inches of rain fell across extreme western portions of Hardin County, resulting in minor flooding in Thicket. A church had to be sandbagged to keep water from going into the building. Several streets and dirt roads had minor damage.

Damage
$20,000
Events
1

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1998Flash Flooding in Puerto Rico, October 22, 1998

A slow moving tropical wave produced between 6 to 8 inches of rain during afternoon and evening hours across eastern Puerto Rico. Widespread flooding was observed across the eastern and central interior sections of Puerto Rico.

Deaths
2
Damage
$2.0 million
Events
3

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1998Flash Flooding in Puerto Rico, October 22, 1998

A slow moving tropical wave south of Puerto Rico produced widespread flash flooding across the southwest and south sections of Puerto Rico. Several low lying sectors, streets and neighbourhoods in Guanica, Cabo Rojo, Yauco, Ponce and Penuelas flooded due to these heavy rains.

Damage
$200,000
Events
2

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1996Flash Flood in Maine, October 22 to 23, 1996

Excessive rainfall caused the Highland Lake Dam to fail in Westbrook. A coastal storm which was fed tropical moisture by the circulation around Hurricane Lily produced between 7 and 16 inches of rain in the area upstream of the dam.

Damage
$500,000
Events
1

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Severe storms

29 on October 22, newest first.

2019High Wind in Montana, October 22, 2019

Gusty winds develop as a front pushes across the CWA. As mid/high level clouds clear out, convective showers develop along the Hi-Line east of I-15, with some lightning over parts of Hill and Blaine counties. Some of these showers bring down strong wind gusts.

Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
31

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2019High Wind in Montana, October 22, 2019

A very strong cold front and jet stream moved across south central and southeast Montana during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 22nd. This, combined with very strong subsidence behind the front, resulted in high wind gusts across most of the Billings Forecast Area.

Strongest
58 kt wind
Events
10

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2017Damaging Winds in Arkansas, October 22, 2017

A line of thunderstorms moved across Arkansas in the overnight hours on October 22nd. These thunderstorms caused wind gusts in excess of 60 mph throughout much of west-central and central Arkansas, mostly along the I40 corridor.

Damage
$70,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
24

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2011Widespread severe thunderstorms moved over the eastern half of Oklahoma on this date in 2011

Widespread severe thunderstorms moved over the eastern half of Oklahoma on this date in 2011. Storms first developed over north-central Oklahoma during the afternoon, but became more widespread over central and southeast Oklahoma during the evening. Very large hail, up to 4 inches in diameter, fell over Union City, while many other storms produced hail up to baseball size.

From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.

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2007Damaging Wind in Louisiana, October 22, 2007

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed across the region and evolved into a line of storms as it moved across the area. This system did produce a little severe weather, but was mainly a rain producer and help relieve some of the drought across the area.

Damage
$30,000
Strongest
55 kt wind
Events
1

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2001High Wind in Wyoming, October 22 to 23, 2001

Strong and gusty winds blew over much of southeast Wyoming, especiallyover and near the mountains. Winds gusted to 70 mph at Arlington and north of Cheyenne, with gusts to 63 mph recorded in Cheyenne and Rawlins, WY.

Damage
$30,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
5

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2001High Wind in Idaho, October 22 to 23, 2001

A strong low pressure system moving across southern British Columbia swept a cold front across the Idaho panhandle from late evening on October 22 through the early morning of October 23. The strongest winds occurred immediately following the frontal passage.

Damage
$15,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
3

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1999High Wind in Michigan, October 22 to 23, 1999

A deep low pressure center north of Lake Superior moved slowly east with strong northwest winds blowing across Lake Superior and northern Upper Michigan. Winds of 30 to 40 knots with gusts to as high as 67 knots were reported.

Damage
$23,000
Strongest
67 kt wind
Events
5

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1996High Wind in Illinois, October 22, 1996

High winds in the wake of a passing cold front caused isolated damage in southern Illinois. The most notable damage occurred at a farmstead near West Frankfort, where a steel grain bin was blown over and a large section of barn roof blew off.

Damage
$28,000
Events
14

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Winter storms and snow

12 on October 22, newest first.

2020Winter Weather in South Dakota, October 22, 2020

With cold air entrenched north of a warm front across southern Nebraska and Iowa, lift associated with a strong upper-level jet focused atop the cold dome resulted in widespread light freezing rain and drizzle, and some areas of snow deeper into the cold air.

Deaths
1
Events
18

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2009Winter Weather in Nebraska, October 22, 2009

Moderate snow began during the early morning hours and persisted through noon MST on October 22nd. The snowfall and slick roads indirectly resulted in the death of a 15 year old male when he lost control of his vehicle and collided head on with another vehicle.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2002Heavy Snow in New York, October 22, 2002

An area of low pressure tracked east along the Interstate-80 corridor, from Cleveland to New York City, early on October 22. Enough cold air was in place north of the storm, to produce an unusually early snowfall across portions of eastern New York.

Events
16

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1997Heavy Snow in Pennsylvania, October 22, 1997

Lake effect snow accumulated between two and six inches, with locally heavier amounts of 10 inches at Cranesville and Union City (both in Southern Erie County). The heavy snow downed large branches and trees and numerous accidents occurred on the slippery roads.

Damage
$50,000
Events
2

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1996Heavy Snow in Kansas, October 22, 1996

Heavy wet snow from a record setting early season snowfall downed numerous foliage filled trees and power lines. An estimated 15,000 Kansas Power and Light customers lost power during the storm.

Damage
$250,000
Events
1

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Heat and drought

1 on October 22, newest first.

2014Heat in Arizona, October 22, 2014

High pressure aloft located over the Pacific Ocean near 25N/135W brought a period of well above normal temperatures to southeastern Arizona. Tucson International Airport reached a high of 89 degrees F, or about six degrees above normal.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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Cold

4 on October 22, newest first.

2010Frost and Freeze in Kentucky, October 22, 2010

A strong ridge of Canadian high pressure brought calm winds, clear skies, and cold temperatures to eastern Kentucky on October 22. The coldest locations had lows in the mid 20s. These conditions led to the occurrence of a widespread, killing frost.

Events
33

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Wildfires

27 on October 22, newest first.

2024Diamond Fire

The Diamond Fire was reported on October 22, 2024, in Platte County, Wyoming, and burned 2,168 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 2024
Acres
2,168

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2022Wildfire in Missouri, October 22, 2022

On the afternoon of October 22nd many wildfires burned across the region, especially across central Missouri where temperatures reached the mid 80s, winds gusted out of the south southwest to 35 mph, and relative humidity was as low as 25 percent.

Injuries
1
Damage
$200,000
Events
1

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2022Bug Creek Fire

The Bug Creek Fire was reported on October 22, 2022, in Osage County, Oklahoma, and burned 9,100 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 2022
Acres
9,100

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2022South Sooner Lake Fire

The South Sooner Lake Fire was reported on October 22, 2022, in Pawnee County, Oklahoma, and burned 4,240 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 2022
Acres
4,240

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2022Cr 15 Fire

The Cr 15 Fire was reported on October 22, 2022, in Yuma County, Colorado, and burned 3,125 acres.

When
October 22, 2022
Acres
3,125

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2015Zilmer Fire

The Zilmer Fire was reported on October 22, 2015, in Pipestone County, Minnesota, and burned 1,200 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 2015
Acres
1,200

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2008Browns Fire

The Browns Fire was discovered on October 22, 2008, in Owyhee County, Idaho, and burned 1,279 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 22, 2008
Acres
1,279

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2007Wildfire in California, October 22 to 28, 2007

The Rice Fire started on October 22nd and burned 9,472 acres near Fallbrook. The fire destroyed 206 homes, 40 outbuildings, and 2 commercial properties. Crop damage was estimated at $14.6M. The cause of the fire was determined to be downed power line.

Injuries
5
Damage
$166 million
Events
1

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2007Wildfire in California, October 22 to 31, 2007

The Slide Fire was intentionally set during red flag conditions on October 22nd near Green Valley Lake and Crestline. The fire burned 12,759 acres, destroyed 272 homes and 3 outbuildings, and damaged 43 additional structures. Nine firefighters were injuried.

Injuries
9
Damage
$65 million
Events
1

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2007Wildfire in California, October 22 to 29, 2007

The Grass Valley Fire was intentionally set during red flag conditions on October 22nd near Lake Arrowhead. The fire burned 1,247 acres, destroyed 174 homes and 2 outbuildings, and damaged 25 additional structures. The total cost to fight the fire was $6.9M.

Injuries
1
Damage
$50 million
Events
1

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2007Slide Fire

The Slide Fire was discovered on October 22, 2007, in San Bernardino County, California, and burned 12,759 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 2007
Acres
12,759

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2007Rice Fire

The Rice Fire was discovered on October 22, 2007, in San Diego County, California, and burned 9,472 acres; the cause was recorded as power generation/transmission/distribution.

When
October 22, 2007
Acres
9,472

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2007Magic Fire

The Magic Fire was discovered on October 22, 2007, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 2,824 acres.

When
October 22, 2007
Acres
2,824

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2007Grass Valley Fire

The Grass Valley Fire was discovered on October 22, 2007, in San Bernardino County, California, and burned 1,247 acres; the cause was recorded as power generation/transmission/distribution.

When
October 22, 2007
Acres
1,247

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2007Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 22, 2007, in San Diego County, California, and burned 1,000 acres.

When
October 22, 2007
Acres
1,000

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2003Hill City Blues 2 Fire

The Hill City Blues 2 Fire was discovered on October 22, 2003, in Elmore County, Idaho, and burned 2,273 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 22, 2003
Acres
2,272.7

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1997North Cow Fire

The North Cow Fire started on October 22, 1997, in California, and burned 3,333 acres.

When
October 22, 1997
Acres
3,333

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1996Otay 322 Fire

The Otay 322 Fire was discovered on October 22, 1996, in California, and burned 14,720 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.

When
October 22, 1996
Acres
14,720

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1995Orestimba Fire

The Orestimba Fire was discovered on October 22, 1995, in California, and burned 1,755 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 22, 1995
Acres
1,755

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1995Priest Fire

The Priest Fire was discovered on October 22, 1995, in California, and burned 515 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 22, 1995
Acres
515

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1992New Underwood Fire

The New Underwood Fire was discovered on October 22, 1992, in South Dakota, and burned 33,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 22, 1992
Acres
33,000

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1992Ridge Runn Fire

The Ridge Runn Fire was discovered on October 22, 1992, in South Dakota, and burned 1,705 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 22, 1992
Acres
1,705

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1991Tunnel Fire

The Tunnel Fire started on October 22, 1991, in California, and burned 1,840 acres.

When
October 22, 1991
Acres
1,840

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1988Ute Creek Fire

The Ute Creek Fire started on October 22, 1988, in Colorado, and burned 1,222 acres.

When
October 22, 1988
Acres
1,222

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Earthquakes

15 on October 22, newest first.

1951October 22, 1951 Earthquake in Taiwan

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Taiwan. It killed 68 people, injured 586, destroyed 2,382 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.

When
October 22, 1951
Magnitude
7.3
Deaths
68
Where
Taiwan

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1926Kars earthquake of 1926

The 1926 Kars earthquake occurred at 21:59 local time on 22 October along the border area of Soviet Armenia and eastern Turkey. 0 and a maximum felt intensity of IX (Violent) on the Mercalli intensity scale, causing 360 casualties.

Where
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Magnitude
6
Deaths
400

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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18941894 Shōnai earthquake

The 1894 Shōnai earthquake is an earthquake occurred on October 22, 1894 at Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in Japan. It was caused by the movement of the Shonai Plain Eastern Margin Fault Zone (庄内平野東縁断層帯).

Where
Shōnai region
Country
Japan
Deaths
726
Injured
1,060

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Volcanoes

1 on October 22, newest first.

Tsunamis

8 on October 22, newest first.

1951October 22, 1951 Tsunami at Taiwan

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Taiwan, with a maximum water height of 0.3 meters. It killed 68 people, injured 586, destroyed 2,382 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.

When
October 22, 1951
Magnitude
7.3
Water height
0.3 m
Deaths
68
Where
Taiwan

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Space weather and aurora

3 on October 22, newest first.

Other weather

14 on October 22, newest first.

2012Dense Fog in Wisconsin, October 22 to 23, 2012

Abundant low-level moisture converging along a stalled frontal boundary, in combination with light winds, led to the development of dense fog over all but the northern-most counties of South Central and Southeast Wisconsin during the evening hours of October 22nd.

Events
16

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2005High Surf in Hawaii, October 22 to 24, 2005

A storm low northwest of Hawaii, plus a trade wind swell, generated surf of 15 to 25 feet along the north-facing shores, and 10 to 15 feet along the east-facing shores, respectively, of all the islands. However, no serious property damage or injuries were reported.

Events
11

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2003Dense Fog in Texas, October 22, 2003

Dense fog formed in the early morning hours across Central and Eastern areas of South Texas. The fog contributed to a handfull of accidents during the morning commute in Corpus Christi. An eight car pile up occurred on U.S. 77 between Odem and Sinton in San Patricio County.

Events
13

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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 2026-09-29.