October 24 in Weather History

198 events on record, 842 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 24, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2012Hurricane Sandy makes landfall near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

Hurricane Sandy crossed the coast near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 971 mb. It killed 254 people in all. Hurricane Sandy (unofficially referred to as Superstorm Sandy) was an extremely large and devastating tropical cyclone which ravaged the Caribbean and the coastal Mid-Atlantic region of the United States in late October 2012. It was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spanning 1,150 miles (1,850 km).

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Pressure
971 mb
Peak wind
100 kt
Deaths
254
Damage
$69 billion

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Marco Island, FL

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Marco Island, FL as a category 3 hurricane, 105 kt (120 mph), central pressure 950 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
105 kt
Pressure
950 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Billion-dollar disasters

2005Hurricane Wilma (October 2005)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $30 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 35, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 24, 2005 to October 24, 2005.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$30 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
35

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

2005Hurricane in Florida, October 24, 2005

Wilma was a classic October hurricane which struck South Florida as a Category 3 hurricane on October 24th, 2005. Wilma developed from a tropical depression near Jamaica, a typical source region for October tropical cyclones, on the afternoon of October 15, 2005.

Deaths
5
Damage
$10 billion
Events
4

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

1952Hurricane Fox makes landfall near Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba

Hurricane Fox crossed the coast near Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba as a category 4 hurricane, 125 kt (145 mph), central pressure 934 mb. Hurricane Fox was a powerful, destructive, and deadly tropical cyclone that crossed central Cuba in October 1952. The seventh named storm, sixth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 1952 Atlantic hurricane season, it was the strongest and deadliest system of the season.

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

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tornadoes

58 on October 24, newest first.

2025Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 24 to 25, 2025

An upper-level shortwave trough and Pacific cold front moved into an unusually moist airmass over South-Central Texas. These features combined to generate thunderstorms some of which produced a tornado, damaging wind gusts, and large hail.

Damage
$85,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
14

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2021Tornadoes and Hail in Missouri, October 24, 2021

A low pressure system tracked across the Central Plains into the Midwest, a trailing dry line and cold front interacted with an unstable air mass in a highly sheared environment to spark strong to severe storms during the afternoon and evening of the 24th.

Damage
$345,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
8

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2010Tornadoes and Hail in Alabama, October 24 to 25, 2010

A quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) produced three tornadoes in northeast Alabama, including one EF-2 which tracked through portions of Jackson and DeKalb Counties. Severe weather began as early as late evening on the 24th and lasted through the pre-dawn hours on the 25th.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Damage
$2.0 million
Strongest
EF2
Events
33

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2010Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 24, 2010

Severe thunderstorms developed along and east of Interstate 35 in association with a dryline across north Texas. The storms produced large amounts of hail which damaged hundreds, if not thousands, of roofs.

Injuries
4
Damage
$1.9 million
Strongest
EF2
Events
41

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2010Tornado and Hail in Arkansas, October 24 to 26, 2010

An upper level low approached from the west on the 24th. Ahead of the low, warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico had invaded Arkansas. When the low pressure encountered the warmth and moisture, thunderstorms erupted and some of the storms became severe.

Damage
$281,000
Strongest
EF0
Events
39

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2010Tornadoes and Hail in Texas, October 24, 2010

The upper level trough which was across the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle on the 23rd of October began to eject into north central Texas and southern Oklahoma on the 24th. This trough was accompanied by strong winds aloft and in the lower levels of the atmosphere.

Damage
$27,000
Strongest
EF0
Events
56

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2002Tornadoes in Texas, October 24, 2002

One Confirmed fatality and many injuries. The Tornado was first indentified by the public approximately 8 miles south of the CCI airport. Most extensive damage reported across Del MAr College.

Deaths
1
Injuries
26
Damage
$85 million
Strongest
F2
Events
2

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2001Tornado in Indiana, October 24, 2001

This tornado touched down just southwest of Crumstown in St Joseph county Indiana and moved northeast into Berrien county Michigan (see Storm Data for Michigan, Extreme Southwest for more information on the end portion of this tornado).

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Damage
$3.0 million
Strongest
F3
Events
1

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2001Tornadoes in Indiana, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down on the north side of Wanatah in Laporte county and moved northeast into St Joseph county 4 miles east of Rolling Prairie. One woman was killed 4 miles east of Laporte in her mobile home where F2 damage occurred.

Deaths
1
Damage
$1.0 million
Strongest
F2
Events
2

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2001Tornadoes in Indiana, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down in extreme southeast Marshall county and moved northeast across Kosciusko county and into Noble county where the tornado dissipated near Rome City.

Injuries
14
Damage
$2.9 million
Strongest
F1
Events
3

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2001Tornadoes in Michigan, October 24, 2001

This tornado crossed into Berrien county Michigan from St Joseph county Indiana south of Niles (see Storm Data for Indiana, Northeast for more information on the beginning portion of this tornado in Indiana).

Damage
$5.8 million
Strongest
F1
Events
3

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2001Tornadoes in Indiana, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down southeast of Mishawaka and traveled northeast through the west side of Osceola before moving into Elkhart county northeast of Osceola. F2 damage occurred between Mishawaka and Osceola.

Injuries
3
Damage
$2.2 million
Strongest
F2
Events
2

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2001Tornadoes in Ohio, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down in extreme southeast Van Wert county northwest of Delphos as an F0 and movednortheast into Putnam county southwest of Fort Jennings. F3 damage occurred 2 miles southwest of Ottawa in Putnam county with significant damage to well built homes and structures.

Damage
$1.0 million
Strongest
F3
Events
2

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2001Tornado and Hail in Indiana, October 24, 2001

Several supercell thunderstorms and a squall line moved across Central Indiana during the afternoon and early evening of October 24. There were numerous reports of large hail and downed trees as well as a brief tornado touchdown near Williams.

Damage
$255,000
Strongest
F1
Events
37

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2001Tornado in Michigan, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down north of the Elkhart/St Joseph Michigan county line southwest of White Pigeon and skipped northeast before lifting north of White pigeon. F1 damage near SR 131 and SR 12 to buildings and high tension wires.

Injuries
1
Damage
$322,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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2001Tornadoes in Indiana, October 24, 2001

Tornado touched down near intersection of Douglas and Bittersweet Roads in eastern St Joseph county and skipped northeast into extreme northwest Elkhart county where it crossed the Indiana Toll Road before lifting.

Damage
$350,000
Strongest
F1
Events
2

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1997Tornado in Louisiana, October 24, 1997

A small F1 tornado touched down in northwestern Acadia Parish, around two miles southwest of Basile. This storm moved northeast and passed through sections of Basile in Evangeline Parish before dissipating.

Damage
$40,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

19 on October 24, newest first.

2020Hurricane Zeta

Hurricane Zeta was a late-season tropical cyclone in 2020 that made landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula and then in southeastern Louisiana, the latest on record to do so at such strength in the United States. Zeta was the record-tying sixth hurricane of the year to make landfall in the United States.

Ended
October 29, 2020

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2018Hurricane Willa makes landfall near Escuinapa de Hidalgo, Sinaloa, Mexico

Hurricane Willa crossed the coast near Escuinapa de Hidalgo, Sinaloa, Mexico as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 968 mb. Hurricane Willa was a powerful tropical cyclone that brought torrential rains and destructive winds to southwestern Mexico, particularly the states of Sinaloa and Nayarit, during late October 2018. It was the twenty-fifth tropical cyclone, twenty-second named storm, thirteenth hurricane, tenth major hurricane, and record-tying third Category 5 hurricane of the 2018 Pacific hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
100 kt
Pressure
968 mb
Peak wind
140 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2012Hurricane Sandy makes landfall near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica

Hurricane Sandy crossed the coast near Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 971 mb. It killed 254 people in all. Hurricane Sandy (unofficially referred to as Superstorm Sandy) was an extremely large and devastating tropical cyclone which ravaged the Caribbean and the coastal Mid-Atlantic region of the United States in late October 2012. It was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spanning 1,150 miles (1,850 km).

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Pressure
971 mb
Peak wind
100 kt
Deaths
254
Damage
$69 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2005Hurricane Wilma makes landfall near Marco Island, FL

Hurricane Wilma crossed the coast near Marco Island, FL as a category 3 hurricane, 105 kt (120 mph), central pressure 950 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
105 kt
Pressure
950 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
23
Damage
$21 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2005Hurricane in Florida, October 24, 2005

Wilma was a classic October hurricane which struck South Florida as a Category 3 hurricane on October 24th, 2005. Wilma developed from a tropical depression near Jamaica, a typical source region for October tropical cyclones, on the afternoon of October 15, 2005.

Deaths
5
Damage
$10 billion
Events
4

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2005Tropical Storm in Florida, October 24, 2005

Hurricane Wilma crossed the southern Florida Peninsula from the southwest exiting the state and moving over the Atlantic Ocean over the Martin/Palm Beach county line. Hurricane Wilma was riding northeast along the first strong cold front of the Fall season.

Damage
$80 million
Events
4

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1952Hurricane Fox makes landfall near Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba

Hurricane Fox crossed the coast near Aguada de Pasajeros, Cienfuegos Province, Cuba as a category 4 hurricane, 125 kt (145 mph), central pressure 934 mb. Hurricane Fox was a powerful, destructive, and deadly tropical cyclone that crossed central Cuba in October 1952. The seventh named storm, sixth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the 1952 Atlantic hurricane season, it was the strongest and deadliest system of the season.

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

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Floods

19 on October 24, newest first.

2025Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, October 24 to 25, 2025

An upper-level low brought two main rounds of thunderstorms to North and Central Texas during the last week of October 2025. The first, and most severe, was a large storm complex on the evening of October 24, followed by isolated activity on the afternoon of October 25.

Damage
$340,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
33

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2017Lakeshore Flood and High Wind in Michigan, October 24, 2017

A rapidly deepening fall storm system tracking from the Ohio Valley to near the Mackinac Straits produced very strong and damaging north winds up to 60 mph, power outages and extensive lake shore flooding over mainly the north half of Upper Michigan on the 24th.

Deaths
2
Damage
$871,000
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
5

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2015Flash Flood and Flood in Texas, October 24 to 26, 2015

Bands of thunderstorms pushed across Hidalgo County as pieces of upper level energy linked up with the remaining moisture of Hurricane Patricia. These bands began dropped rainfall at a one to two inch rate per hour for hours across southeastern Hidalgo County.

Damage
$50 million
Events
2

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2015Flash Flood and Flood in Texas, October 24 to 30, 2015

Moisture from Hurricane Patricia, additional lift from the slowly east moving bands, and the approach of a front/wind shift from the ranchlands combined to produce a two hour period of blinding rains across most of Willacy, with the highest totals once again in the San Perlita…

Damage
$5.0 million
Events
2

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2013Flood and High Wind in Alaska, October 24 to 28, 2013

A strong low in Bristol Bay on October 24th moved into northwest Alaska as the next low in a series of lows approached Bristol Bay. This set the pattern of lows in the eastern Bering Sea that kept South Central Alaska in a frontal zone for multiple days.

Damage
$427,000
Strongest
92 kt wind
Events
3

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2001Flash Flooding and Hail in Michigan, October 24, 2001

A major severe weather episode occurred across southern lower Michigan, highlighted by three supercell thunderstorms that caused extensive damage. The first supercell storm moved into southwest Kalamazoo county just southwest of Schoolcraft.

Deaths
1
Injuries
6
Damage
$3.6 million
Strongest
90 kt wind
Events
21

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Severe storms

36 on October 24, newest first.

2024Hail and Damaging Wind in Iowa, October 24, 2024

A storm system moved east across the area and led to the development of widespread showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours of October 24th. A few of these storms become severe, producing hail up to quarter size and damaging wind gusts.

Damage
$10 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
13

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2023Hail in Minnesota, October 24, 2023

Strong elevated instability near a stalled frontal boundary allowed for a weak impulse to spark an isolated severe thunderstorm across southwest Minnesota, which produced a track of sporadic large hail.

Damage
$137,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
7

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2010Hail and Damaging Winds in Tennessee, October 24, 2010

An upper level trough of low pressure moved through the Mid-South during the evening hours on October 24th, 2010. Elevated thunderstorms developed in association with the upper trough. The thunderstorms continued into the early morning hours of October 25th, 2010.

Damage
$91,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
3

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2008High Wind in South Carolina, October 24, 2008

A combination of strong onshore flow and a strong jet extending from south southwest to the north northeast into the CSRA/Midlands produced high winds that took down trees and powerlines, damaged boats and docks on lakes, and did property damage.

Damage
$1.5 million
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
14

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2005High Wind in Florida, October 24, 2005

The northern eyewall of hurricane Wilma moved over the town of Okeechobee as Wilma moved northeast across the Florida peninsula. Okeechobee Emergency Management reported winds near 80 mph (69 knots) but the instrument failed before the peak winds occurred.

Damage
$28 million
Strongest
80 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Damaging Wind in Tennessee, October 24, 2001

A 3-foot-wide by 60-foot-tall tree crashed through the roof and walls of a one-story apartment. The child was killed instantly and the mother was seriously injured. Both were trapped for more than an hour while rescue workers cut away the tree.

Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Damage
$75,000
Events
1

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2001Damaging Winds in Ohio, October 24, 2001

Thunderstorm winds downed dozens of trees and 35 power poles in the county. North Baltimore was hardest hit with 20 power poles and over a dozen trees downed. Several homes and cars were severely damaged in North Baltimore.

Damage
$1.3 million
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
22

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2001Hail and Damaging Winds in Ohio, October 24, 2001

Several trees were downed in the Greenville area. Trees and powerlines were downed from southwest to eastern portions of the county. In Gettysburg, two barns were damaged. Straight-line winds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

Injuries
1
Damage
$217,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
28

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2001Damaging Wind in Missouri, October 24, 2001

At Painton, an outbuilding was blown onto a road, and several trees were blown down. One tree fell onto a home, causing major damage. Trees were also down in and near Advance, Dexter, and Essex. Falling trees took down power lines, causing power outages to about 1,000 customers.

Injuries
4
Damage
$20,000
Strongest
55 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Damaging Wind in Illinois, October 24, 2001

Damaging straight-line winds raked northern White County, downing trees and power lines, and destroying at least one pole barn. On County Road 800 East, a school bus was stopped when it was caught between fallen trees.

Injuries
2
Damage
$200,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Damaging Wind in Illinois, October 24, 2001

At Vergennes, a camper was blown over on Route 127, injuring two occupants. At Dowell, trees and tree limbs were blown down, some of which landed on houses and vehicles. Near Elkville, a mobile home was reportedly overturned, and at least one barn was destroyed.

Injuries
2
Damage
$50,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Hail and Damaging Winds in Missouri, October 24, 2001

Severe thunderstorms rumbled across St. Louis County dropping hail up to golf ball size and causing scattered wind damage. Large trees were uprooted in the southwest part of the county near Eureka. In Fenton, windows were broken at a business.

Damage
$385,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
10

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2001Damaging Wind in Illinois, October 24, 2001

Straight-line thunderstorm winds uprooted or snapped numerous trees. A porch was blown away. Four sheds in Benton were heavily damaged or destroyed. A pole barn was destroyed about 4 miles east of Benton. A young man was injured when a tree limb fell on the back of his neck.

Injuries
1
Damage
$75,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Damaging Winds in Missouri, October 24, 2001

ASOS at the St. Charles Airport reported a wind gust of 70 mph. At Portage Des Sioux, the City Emergency Management Director reported 5 single-family homes, a multi-family building, and 2 businesses sustained major damage, while 14 single-family homes and 5 businesses suffered…

Damage
$250,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
2

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2001Damaging Wind in Illinois, October 24, 2001

Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. Some fell on houses and cars. The hardest hit area was from Cisne to Mount Erie. Significant roof damage was reported throughout Geff. U.S.

Damage
$100,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
1

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1997Damaging Wind in Louisiana, October 24, 1997

Severe straight-line winds smashed hangars and airplanes at the Bunkie airport, as well as damaging several other homes and businesses. NWS radar and storm surveys indicated that the winds occurred in a rear-flank downdraft of a severe thunderstorm, and not a tornado.

Damage
$250,000
Events
1

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1991Hail and high winds accompanied severe thunderstorms early in the morning of October 24th, 1991

Hail and high winds accompanied severe thunderstorms early in the morning of October 24th, 1991. The storms affected central and northern Oklahoma, producing up to golf ball-size hail and winds up to 65 mph at Cushing, in Payne County. The hail and wind damaged outbuildings, and many cars and trucks throughout the town. As the storm moved southeast, it flipped over a semi-trailer truck traveling along I-40.

From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.

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Winter storms and snow

9 on October 24, newest first.

1997Blizzard in Colorado, October 24 to 26, 1997

While blizzards are not uncommon in Colorado, the widespread areal extent of this blizzard was, perhaps a one in 50 year event. A powerful low pressure system moved in from the northwest through Utah, and settled into northern New Mexico.

Deaths
2
Damage
$1.0 million
Events
6

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1997Blizzard in Colorado, October 24 to 25, 1997

A deep east to northeast flow associated with a vigorous upper level low pressure system over the Four Corners area, combined with a strong Arctic airmass in the central plains, to create deadly blizzard conditions across all of eastern Colorado.

Deaths
2
Events
17

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1997Winter Storm in Nebraska, October 24 to 25, 1997

A major winter storm moved across southwest and northcentral Nebraska dumping from 4 to 12 inches of snow. Sustained winds at 40 mph with gusts to near 60 mph created blowing and drifting snow. The storm began as rain and then changed over to snow as temperatures fell.

Damage
$200,000
Events
26

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1996Winter Storm in Utah, October 24 to 25, 1996

A stronger winter storm system moved into Utah. Heavy snow dumped 2-3 feet in the mountains, 7-14 inches on the benches and 2-6 inches in the valleys. The heavy, wet snow caused widespread tree damage. It also downed several power and phone lines.

Injuries
20
Damage
$1.0 million
Events
4

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Cold

1 on October 24, newest first.

2013Cold in Illinois, October 24, 2013

Temperatures dropped below freezing for the first time on October 22nd, reaching the freezing mark or just below through October 25th. An elderly woman was found dead with hypothermia and cold exposure being contributing factors.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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Wildfires

21 on October 24, newest first.

2024Rush Fire

The Rush Fire was reported on October 24, 2024, in Comanche County, Oklahoma, and burned 12,403 acres.

When
October 24, 2024
Acres
12,403

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2023H&H Complex

The H&H Complex was reported on October 24, 2023, in Jefferson County, Texas, and burned 10,559 acres.

When
October 24, 2023
Acres
10,559

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2020Trail Fire

The Trail Fire was reported on October 24, 2020, in Yavapai County, Arizona, and burned 1,674 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 24, 2020
Acres
1,674

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2019Wildfire in California, October 24 to 31, 2019

The Tick Fire burned over 4600 acres in the Canyon County area of Los Angeles county. The combination of warm and dry Santa Ana winds as well as critically dry vegetation allowed for significant fire growth. The fire destroyed and damaged numerous residences.

Injuries
8
Events
2

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2019Tick Fire

The Tick Fire was reported on October 24, 2019, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 4,615 acres.

When
October 24, 2019
Acres
4,615

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2011Silo Wildfire Fire

The Silo Wildfire Fire was discovered on October 24, 2011, in Minnesota, and burned 1,133 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 24, 2011
Acres
1,133

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2010Fish Trap Complex

The Fish Trap Complex was discovered on October 24, 2010, in Powell County, Kentucky, and burned 1,640 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.

When
October 24, 2010
Acres
1,640

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2010Shortpole Fire

The Shortpole Fire was discovered on October 24, 2010, in McDowell County, West Virginia, and burned 1,538 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 24, 2010
Acres
1,538

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2005Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire started on October 24, 2005, in Texas, and burned 1,591 acres.

When
October 24, 2005
Acres
1,591

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2003Verdale Fire

The Verdale Fire was discovered on October 24, 2003, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 8,650 acres.

When
October 24, 2003
Acres
8,650

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2001Highway 70 Fire

The Highway 70 Fire was discovered on October 24, 2001, in Butte County, California, and burned 1,711 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 24, 2001
Acres
1,711

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2001Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 24, 2001, in Kentucky, and burned 1,500 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 24, 2001
Acres
1,500

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2001Mikes Fork Fire

The Mikes Fork Fire was discovered on October 24, 2001, in Boone County, West Virginia, and burned 1,458 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 24, 2001
Acres
1,458

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1999Gray Fire

The Gray Fire was discovered on October 24, 1999, in Louisiana, and burned 5,320 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 24, 1999
Acres
5,320

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1999Duck Fire

The Duck Fire was discovered on October 24, 1999, in Louisiana, and burned 1,950 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 24, 1999
Acres
1,950

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1999Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 24, 1999, in Nebraska, and burned 1,920 acres.

When
October 24, 1999
Acres
1,920

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1999Mcdonald Fire

The Mcdonald Fire was discovered on October 24, 1999, in Montana, and burned 1,236 acres; the cause was recorded as smoking.

When
October 24, 1999
Acres
1,236

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1999Hanks Creek Fire

The Hanks Creek Fire was discovered on October 24, 1999, in Elko County, Nevada, and burned 1,100 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 24, 1999
Acres
1,100

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1997Fernandez Fire

The Fernandez Fire was discovered on October 24, 1997, in California, and burned 43,700 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 24, 1997
Acres
43,700

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1992Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 24, 1992, in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, and burned 1,200 acres.

When
October 24, 1992
Acres
1,200

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Earthquakes

16 on October 24, newest first.

19811981 Playa Azul earthquake

The 1981 Playa Azul earthquake occurred on October 24, 1981, at 21:22 local time (03:22 UTC on October 25). It was located near Playa Azul, Michoacán, Mexico.

Where
Mexico
Country
Mexico
Magnitude
7.3

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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19561956 Nicaragua earthquake

The 1956 Nicaragua earthquake occurred on October 24 at 14:42 UTC. The epicenter was located west of Masachapa, Managua Department, Nicaragua.

Where
Nicaragua
Country
Nicaragua

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Volcanoes

4 on October 24, newest first.

Tsunamis

4 on October 24, newest first.

Space weather and aurora

5 on October 24, newest first.

Billion-dollar disasters

1 on October 24, newest first.

2005Hurricane Wilma (October 2005)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $30 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 35, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from October 24, 2005 to October 24, 2005.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$30 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
35

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2020Rip Current in Florida, October 24, 2020

Distant Hurricane Epsilon produced rough surf and strong rip currents along the east-central Florida coastline. A man and some family members were swimming at Daytona Beach when the group got caught in a rip current.

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1
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2005Many low temperature records were broken on the morning of October 24, 2005

Many low temperature records were broken on the morning of October 24, 2005. Temperatures plunged into the upper 20s to lower 30s. Most of the records broken occurred across western and southwestern Oklahoma, and western north Texas, including the cities of Alva, Elk City, Lawton, Vernon, and Copper Breaks State Park.

From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.

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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 2026-10-01.