Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Sandy crossed the coast near Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 954 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
- 100 kt
- Pressure
- 954 mb
- Peak wind
- 100 kt
- Deaths
- 254
- Damage
- $69 billion
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Otis crossed the coast near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico as a category 5 hurricane, 140 kt (160 mph), central pressure 929 mb. It killed 52 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Otis was a compact but very powerful tropical cyclone that made a devastating landfall near the Mexican city of Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. Otis was the first Pacific hurricane on record to make landfall at Category 5 intensity and became the strongest Pacific hurricane to make landfall, surpassing Hurricane Patricia of 2015.
- Wind at landfall
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 929 mb
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
- Deaths
- 52
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Earthquakes
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Pingliang, Longde, Ningxia, China. It killed 12,000 people, destroyed 11,800 houses and did extreme (about $25 million or more) damage.
- When
- October 25, 1622
- Magnitude
- 7
- Deaths
- 12,000
- Where
- Pingliang, Longde, Ningxia, China
The full record
Volcanoes
Santa Maria, Guatemala erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 6. It killed 10,000 people.
- When
- October 25, 1902
- VEI
- 6
- Deaths
- 10,000
- Where
- Santa Maria, Guatemala
The full record
Earthquakes
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 431 people, destroyed 700 houses and did $39 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2010
- Magnitude
- 7.8
- Deaths
- 431
- Damage
- $39 million
- Where
- Sumatra, Indonesia
The full record
Tsunamis
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia, with a maximum water height of 16.9 meters. It killed 431 people, destroyed 700 houses and did $39 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2010
- Magnitude
- 7.8
- Water height
- 16.9 m
- Deaths
- 431
- Damage
- $39 million
- Where
- Sumatra, Indonesia
The full record
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Otis reached its peak of 145 kt (165 mph) with a central pressure of 924 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
- Pressure
- 924 mb
- Deaths
- 52
The full record
Tornadoes
An F4 tornado touched down in Crenshaw, Pike, Bullock counties, Alabama and tracked 65.2 miles, 300 yards wide at its widest, killing 18 and injuring 60. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Luverne to Comer, AL.
- Rating
- F4
- Deaths
- 18
- Injuries
- 60
- Path
- 65.2 mi
- Width
- 300 yd
The full record
Wildfires
Named the Cedar Fire, this fire was started around sunset on October 25 by a lost hunter. Wind gusts from the northeast over 30 mph began within 2 hours of the fire's start.
- Deaths
- 14
- Injuries
- 90
- Damage
- $1.0 billion
- Events
- 1
The full record
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Kenna crossed the coast near Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 120 kt (140 mph), central pressure 950 mb. Hurricane Kenna was the third-most intense Pacific hurricane to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Kenna was the sixteenth tropical depression, thirteenth tropical storm, seventh hurricane, sixth major hurricane, and third Category 5 hurricane of the 2002 Pacific hurricane season.
- Wind at landfall
- 120 kt
- Pressure
- 950 mb
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Wildfires
Named the Old Fire, this fire was started by an arsonist on October 25. It consumed 91,200 acres before it was fully contained on November 5, 2003.
- Deaths
- 4
- Injuries
- 5
- Damage
- $696 million
- Events
- 1
The full record
Earthquakes
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Minle, Shandan, Gansu Province, China. It killed 9 people, injured 43, destroyed 10,000 houses and did $40 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Magnitude
- 5.8
- Deaths
- 9
- Damage
- $40 million
- Where
- Minle, Shandan, Gansu Province, China
The full record
Thunderstorms developed along an outflow boundary in a very moist airmass. Storms were fed by strong low level winds. In addition to aiding buoyancy, these winds also contributed to significant low level wind shear.
- Damage
- $277,000
- Strongest
- EF0
- Events
- 15
The full record
A line of storms moved through the region with a cold front. A couple cells became severe producing a tornado and wind damage.
- Damage
- $155,000
- Strongest
- EF2
- Events
- 2
The full record
Thunderstorms developed in advance of a potent cold front. Many of these storms increased to severe levels and generated damaging winds and an isolated tornado.|The storm that spawned the EF-1 tornado near Elmo in Halifax County evolved into a bow echo and produced winds…
- Damage
- $635,000
- Strongest
- EF1
- Events
- 25
The full record
A warm front moved inland through the afternoon and brought a very warm, moist and unstable air mass to portions of the area. Showers and thunderstorms began developing ahead of the front over the marine area.
- Strongest
- EF1
- Events
- 4
The full record
Low pressure moved from south Texas to southwest Louisiana during the day and night of the 25th. A warm front associated with the low pressure provided the focus for isolated thunderstorms that produced two tornadoes over southeast Louisiana.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- EF0
- Events
- 13
The full record
October 25th began a 3-day long period of active convective weather for north and central Georgia.
- Damage
- $1.9 million
- Strongest
- EF1
- Events
- 35
The full record
A shortwave tracking through the area in an unstable environment triggered scattered thunderstorms during the early morning hours. Most of the storm reports contained damaging thunderstorm winds, but an EF 0 tornado was reported.
- Damage
- $487,000
- Strongest
- EF0
- Events
- 18
The full record
An F0 tornado touched down a few hundred feet west of the shore of the Intracoastal Waterway between Rockledge and Palm Shores. The tornado moved west producing damage to a condominium complex. Twenty five units received slight roof damage.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $75,000
- Strongest
- F0
- Events
- 1
The full record
A mesocyclone intermittently produced a weak tornado as the storm tracked northeast across George county. The tornado first briefly touched down along River Road near the Barton community where trees were blown down.
- Injuries
- 7
- Damage
- $90,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
A brief F0 tornado touchdown south of Alabama Highway 84 near Daleville.
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $250,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 2
The full record
A tornado destroyed a business, damaged two homes, and destroyed billboards. One person received minor injuries due to broken glass.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $300,000
- Strongest
- F0
- Events
- 4
The full record
A tornado destroyed two mobile homes and damaged a house. The tornado was sighted by Sheriffs Office personnel when it touched down.
- Damage
- $75,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
The Sheriff's Office reported one mobile home destroyed, two others damaged and the roof of a house damaged.
- Damage
- $60,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
- Injuries
- 12
- Damage
- $2.5 million
- Strongest
- F2
- Events
- 1
The full record
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
- Damage
- $25,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
- Damage
- $3,000
- Strongest
- F1
- Events
- 1
The full record
An F4 tornado touched down in Crenshaw, Pike, Bullock counties, Alabama and tracked 65.2 miles, 300 yards wide at its widest, killing 18 and injuring 60. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Luverne to Comer, AL.
- Rating
- F4
- Deaths
- 18
- Injuries
- 60
- Path
- 65.2 mi
- Width
- 300 yd
The full record
An F2 tornado touched down in Middlesex County, Massachusetts and tracked 6.6 miles, 400 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 6. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Woburn, MA.
- Rating
- F2
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Path
- 6.6 mi
- Width
- 400 yd
The full record
An unrated tornado touched down in Schuyler County, Illinois and tracked 1.3 miles, killing 1 and injuring 15. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Littleton, IL.
- Rating
- Unrated
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 15
- Path
- 1.3 mi
The full record
Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha was a moderately costly tropical cyclone that affected Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu in October 2025 and later indirectly caused a disastrous avalanche in Nepal in November 2025. The twelfth depression, fifth deep depression, second cyclonic storm, and second severe cyclonic storm of the 2025 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Montha formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal from an upper-level circulation on 25 October, it quickly strengthened…
- Ended
- October 31, 2025
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricane Otis crossed the coast near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico as a category 5 hurricane, 140 kt (160 mph), central pressure 929 mb. It killed 52 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Otis was a compact but very powerful tropical cyclone that made a devastating landfall near the Mexican city of Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. Otis was the first Pacific hurricane on record to make landfall at Category 5 intensity and became the strongest Pacific hurricane to make landfall, surpassing Hurricane Patricia of 2015.
- Wind at landfall
- 140 kt
- Pressure
- 929 mb
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
- Deaths
- 52
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricane Otis reached its peak of 145 kt (165 mph) with a central pressure of 924 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
- Pressure
- 924 mb
- Deaths
- 52
The full record
Hurricane Rick crossed the coast near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacan, Mexico as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 977 mb. It killed 1 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count.
- Wind at landfall
- 90 kt
- Pressure
- 977 mb
- Peak wind
- 90 kt
- Deaths
- 1
The full record
Hurricane Sandy crossed the coast near Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 954 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
- 100 kt
- Pressure
- 954 mb
- Peak wind
- 100 kt
- Deaths
- 254
- Damage
- $69 billion
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricane Sandy moved north across the northwest Bahamas producing tropical storm force winds along the southeast coast of Florida including the adjacent Atlantic waters with significant beach erosion.
- Damage
- $14 million
- Events
- 6
The full record
Hurricane Richard crossed the coast near Belize City, Belize District, Belize as a category 2 hurricane, 85 kt (100 mph), central pressure 977 mb. Hurricane Richard was a damaging tropical cyclone that affected areas of Central America in October 2010. It developed on October 20 from an area of low pressure that had stalled in the Caribbean Sea.
- Wind at landfall
- 85 kt
- Pressure
- 977 mb
- Peak wind
- 85 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricane Kenna crossed the coast near Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit, Mexico as a category 4 hurricane, 120 kt (140 mph), central pressure 950 mb. Hurricane Kenna was the third-most intense Pacific hurricane to make landfall on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Kenna was the sixteenth tropical depression, thirteenth tropical storm, seventh hurricane, sixth major hurricane, and third Category 5 hurricane of the 2002 Pacific hurricane season.
- Wind at landfall
- 120 kt
- Pressure
- 950 mb
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
Hurricane Kenna reached its peak of 145 kt (165 mph) with a central pressure of 913 mb, a category 5 storm.
- Peak wind
- 145 kt
- Pressure
- 913 mb
The full record
Hurricane Fox crossed the coast near Killarney, New Providence, Bahamas as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 991 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
- 60 kt
- Pressure
- 991 mb
- Peak wind
- 125 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Palm Harbor, FL as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 958 mb. The Tampa Bay hurricane of 1921 (also known as the 1921 Tarpon Springs hurricane) was a destructive and deadly major hurricane which made landfall in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in late October 1921, becoming the first to do so there since the hurricane of 1848. The eleventh tropical cyclone, sixth tropical storm, and fifth hurricane of the season, the storm developed from a trough in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on October 20.
- Wind at landfall
- 100 kt
- Pressure
- 958 mb
- Peak wind
- 120 kt
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a tropical storm, 50 kt.
- Wind at landfall
- 50 kt
- Peak wind
- 70 kt
The full record
Moisture pulled into the region by TC Tammy (by that time well north of the area), in combination with an upper-level trough, a frontal boundary and a pre-frontal trough, produced numerous showers and thunderstorms across the islands.
- Damage
- $173,000
- Events
- 64
The full record
Showers and thunderstorms associated with the outer bands of Hurricane Sandy were strong enough to produce moderate to major flooding across the Guayanilla and Caguas area between October 25th and October 27th.
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- $603,000
- Events
- 16
The full record
Numerous thunderstorms developed as a strong upper level disturbance moved through North Texas. Some of the thunderstorms were severe with the initial development of activity with large hail up to an inch in diameter.
- Damage
- $114,000
- Strongest
- 3 in hail
- Events
- 43
The full record
A 1006 millibar low pressure area centered southwest of the Mona passage and its associated bands of clouds, showers and thunderstorms affected Puerto Rico during the period from October 25-29.
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 8
The full record
A strong coastal storm (i.e. a nor'easter) entrained with energy and moisture from the remnants of Wilma brought rainfall amounts between 2 and 2.5 inches, damaging winds, and coastal flooding to the eastern half of Massachusetts.
- Damage
- $733,000
- Strongest
- 66 kt wind
- Events
- 37
The full record
An upper level low pressure system tracked east across Ohio during the evening hours of the 24th and early morning hours of the 25th. This system produced rain, some of it heavy, over most of northern Ohio.
- Damage
- $30,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Homes and streets in Port Neches were flooded when around 5 to 6 inches of rain fell in less than 2 hours.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Church services interrupted by hail and very heavy rain.
- Damage
- $20,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 9
The full record
A slow-moving thunderstorm moved across Lake Charles, dumping as much as six inches of rain in less than one hour. Many streets from Interstate 210 south had over a foot of water on them, and some places had as much as three feet of water on them.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
A strong surface low quickly deepened offshore due west of the mouth of the Columbia River and progressed towards the Olympic Peninsula allowing for a tight surface pressure gradient to drive strong to locally high winds region-wide.
- Damage
- $60,000
- Strongest
- 52 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
A strong low pressure system spawned a few bands of thunderstorms that resulted in widely scattered wind damage.
- Damage
- $31,000
- Strongest
- 55 kt wind
- Events
- 9
The full record
A powerful offshore wind event unfolded from October 24 through October 27th as a upper level trough slid into the Great Basin area and high pressure filled in its wake.
- Damage
- $282,000
- Strongest
- 63 kt wind
- Events
- 5
The full record
An upper trough over the Rockies set up a strong surface pressure gradient across California bringing strong offshore winds to the Bay Area.
- Strongest
- 72 kt wind
- Events
- 20
The full record
A strong cold front swept through eastern Washington during the afternoon of October 25th. Windy conditions developed along and behind this cold front.
- Injuries
- 3
- Damage
- $55,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
An active month, wind-wise, continued across the plains of Central Montana with the 5th wind event in a 30 day stretch. This wind event was notable in that a peak wind gust of 91 mph occurred along the Rocky Mountain Front, with several other reports of greater than 80 mph.
- Strongest
- 79 kt wind
- Events
- 24
The full record
A powerful autumn wind storm rolled through most of Western Washington Saturday evening, bringing wind gusts of 50-60 mph and knocking out power to over 150,000 people.
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $2.0 million
- Strongest
- 53 kt wind
- Events
- 5
The full record
A 983mb low pressure system approached from the Southwest and moved north along the Central Oregon Coast before making landfall near Gray's Harbor, Washington. This low resulted in Gusty winds for the coast and coast range as well as damaging winds across the Willamette Valley.
- Damage
- $157,000
- Strongest
- 79 kt wind
- Events
- 8
The full record
An upper level storm system and a surface cold front combined with unstable air and strong winds just above the surface to produce wind damage and large hail. The storm knocked out power to more than 6,000 customers in central and north-central Wisconsin.
- Damage
- $102,000
- Strongest
- 1.25 in hail
- Events
- 9
The full record
The passage of an intense upper air storm system resulted in sustained southwest to westerly wind speeds between 25 and 35 mph over much of the South Plains of west Texas on the 25th.
- Damage
- $1.0 million
- Strongest
- 50 kt wind
- Events
- 4
The full record
A thin line of strong to severe thunderstorms impacted the Missouri Ozarks during the evening of October 25th. Several reports of wind damage were received as these storms raced east at nearly 50 mph.
- Damage
- $40,000
- Strongest
- 59 kt wind
- Events
- 25
The full record
A very strong cold front moved through the area, triggering a line of strong to severe thunderstorms. Widespread damaging wind reports were received with these storms.
- Strongest
- 61 kt wind
- Events
- 22
The full record
A strong upper level disturbance combined with weak instability to drive a squall line across portions of Southwest Virginia. Very strong winds aloft were able to mix down to the surface leading to many reports of downed trees.
- Damage
- $26,000
- Strongest
- 55 kt wind
- Events
- 16
The full record
A powerful upper level jet stream translated east across the central Rockies early on the 25th. An intense surface pressure gradient developed across New Mexico as a deep surface low pressure center developed over western Kansas.
- Damage
- $19,000
- Strongest
- 79 kt wind
- Events
- 15
The full record
A cold autumn low pressure system and associated cold front swept into the area resulting in strong to severe thunderstorms.
- Damage
- $23,000
- Strongest
- 1 in hail
- Events
- 4
The full record
With wet antecedent conditions and many trees still with nearly full leaf canopies, strong northeast winds and heavy rain caused by a coastal storm downed many trees across the region.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Events
- 6
The full record
A strong coastal storm (i.e. a nor'easter) entrained with energy and moisture from the remnants of Wilma brought rainfall amounts between 2 and 2.5 inches and damaging winds to portions of Rhode Island.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 6
The full record
Numerous trees were blown down as well as 7 power poles.
- Damage
- $60,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 8
The full record
Extensive damage to local area college. Roof and water damage to campus buildings and dormitories.
- Damage
- $60,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
Damaging westerly winds occurred in northern Ohio behind a strong cold front. The strongest winds occurred during the late afternoon and evening hours.
- Injuries
- 4
- Damage
- $760,000
- Events
- 27
The full record
A strong low pressure moved northeast across the Great Lakes region late on October 24th and early October 25th resulting in a strong pressure gradient across northern Illinois. Several trees, power lines, and utility poles were blown down.
- Injuries
- 3
- Damage
- $75,000
- Strongest
- 51 kt wind
- Events
- 8
The full record
Deep low pressure over Lake Superior tracked slowly eastward to Quebec. A tight pressure gradient around the low produced strong winds over extreme western New York. The winds downed trees and power lines across the area.
- Injuries
- 2
- Damage
- $62,000
- Strongest
- 62 kt wind
- Events
- 4
The full record
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county as a squall line raced across the higher terrain of North Carolina. A small plane tied down at the Jackson County airport was flipped and heavily damaged. Some trees fell onto roads.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
Winds blew down 30 to 40 trees at a small theme park and zoo. The trees crushed cages and caused other damage.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Strongest
- 60 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
Damaging westerly winds occurred in northwestern Pennsylvania behind a strong cold front. Most of the damage occurred during the afternoon and evening hours. Many trees were downed in Erie and Crawford Counties with scattered power outages also reported.
- Damage
- $70,000
- Events
- 3
The full record
A storm system moved from the western Great Lakes region into southern Canada during Thursday, Oct 25th. The associated cold front moved across New York State during the morning of Oct 25th. Strong winds followed the front.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Trees and power lines down.
- Damage
- $36,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Trees and power lines down, mainly in the southern part of the county.
- Damage
- $33,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Trees down, mainly in the northern part of the county.
- Damage
- $25,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
A couple of trees were blown down.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $1.0 million
- Strongest
- 3 in hail
- Events
- 21
The full record
A few trees were knocked down across Highway 51.
- Damage
- $557,000
- Strongest
- 1 in hail
- Events
- 12
The full record
A few cars were blown off the highway ans several trees were blown down.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $43,000
- Strongest
- 0.88 in hail
- Events
- 13
The full record
Severe thunderstorms developed in eastern Oklahoma during the early afternoon of October 25th. Strong thunderstorm winds destroyed 1 barn and caused major damage to several other buildings along State Highway 9 just east of Whitefield.
- Damage
- $366,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 11
The full record
Dime size hail along Georgia Highway 82 west of Ty Ty near Sumner.
- Damage
- $245,000
- Strongest
- 1 in hail
- Events
- 9
The full record
A super-cell thunderstorm moved over Marion, Winston and Cullman counties with damaging wind and large hail. In Hamilton the wind knocked a tree on a house and knocked down several power lines.
- Damage
- $115,000
- Strongest
- 2.75 in hail
- Events
- 13
The full record
Three publc reports of dime size hail were received.
- Damage
- $34,000
- Strongest
- 1.75 in hail
- Events
- 18
The full record
High winds, estimated at around 80 mph , damaged five mobile homes just off of State Road 197 near Pine Meadows Loop Road. The microburst destroyed one of the homes and caused minor damage to the other four. A couple of vehicles were also damaged by flying debris.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Strongest
- 70 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
A blast of wind from the east screamed down the west side of the Continental Divide and leveled over 20,000 acres of old-growth forest in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and also in the Routt National Forest.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Strongest
- 120 kt wind
- Events
- 1
The full record
Large trees and power lines were blown down. Two utility buildings were damaged.
- Damage
- $33,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
Around 2100 people in 90 homes were without power, mainly in the Collegedale area. This was due to lightning and trees falling on lines.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Strongest
- 0.75 in hail
- Events
- 1
The full record
Strong winds and hail accompanied severe thunderstorms across central and southeast Oklahoma on October 25th, 1987. During the evening, hail up to the size of golf balls and 60 to 70 mph winds struck Lone Grove, in Carter County. The winds removed the roof of the high school gymnasium in Lone Grove, allowing water into the building and ruining the hardwood floor, a scene to be repeated almost three years later in neighboring Ardmore, on September 16, 1990. The storms also damaged several other area businesses and caused total damages estimated at $700,000.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
The full record
An early Fall Winter Storm impacted much of the Billings Forecast Area. The coldest air of the season invaded southern and southeastern Montana and northern Wyoming. At the same time, a strong upper low moved off the Pacific coast and across Idaho.
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Events
- 1
The full record
A complex storm system developed over the region with two features producing snow over North Dakota.
- Events
- 33
The full record
A significant ice storm affected most of the Rolling Plains along with significant accumulations of ice and snow on the South Plains over a four-day period from the 25th through the 28th. Unseasonably warm temperatures preceded this event.
- Deaths
- 2
- Events
- 24
The full record
A potent winter storm affected the region on the 25th and 26th, bringing heavy snow to both the higher terrain and parts of the plains in southern Colorado. A brief period of freezing drizzle did occur prior to this snow, with a period of heavy snow then occurring.
- Events
- 79
The full record
Freezing rain occurred across areas of Northwest Kansas during the morning of October 25th followed by snow during the evening into the afternoon of October 26th. This led to vehicle accidents during this time.
- Injuries
- 3
- Events
- 7
The full record
A powerful cold front surged southwest through eastern New Mexico on October 25, 2020 in advance of a potent upper level storm system approaching from the west.
- Damage
- $201,000
- Strongest
- 62 kt wind
- Events
- 38
The full record
A rare, early season snow storm struck northwest parts of Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle on the 24th and 25th of October, 2019. Up to 13 inches of snow fell near Arnett, with greater than 8 inches west and south into the eastern and central Texas Panhandle. The 13-inch snow measurement goes down as the highest 24-hour snow total in Oklahoma for the month of October.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
The full record
Six to 12 inches of snow fell in the Upper Snake River Plain and Upper Snake River Highlands the morning of October 25th. Snow also fell the evening of the 25th in the Lower Snake River Plain causing a fatal traffic accident the morning of the 26th.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 3
The full record
Snowstorm of October 25, 2011 was ranked category 1, Notable, on NOAA’s Regional Snowfall Index, strongest in the Northeast. It lasted from October 25, 2011 to October 31, 2011.
- Category
- 1, Notable
- Index
- 1.8
- Winter deaths filed
- 10
The full record
A powerful early season storm brought heavy snow to the Front Range and adjacent plains. The heavy, wet snow caused extensive downed large branches and in some cases, entire trees.
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 18
The full record
A strong storm system generated significant snow across much of the mountains and adjacent terrain of southern Colorado.
- Events
- 21
The full record
A strong Pacific storm system and cold front swept across western Colorado and brought snow and strong winds to the mountains and some of the high valleys of western Colorado.
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- $7,000
- Events
- 12
The full record
An intense winter storm affected a large portion of southern Colorado. Blizzard conditions developed along the Interstate 25 corridor and along Raton Ridge east of Trinidad.
- Events
- 22
The full record
The first snowfall of the season in the higher elevations was a significant one. A swath of heavy snow fell across portions of West Virginia, western Maryland, and western Virginia. Some snow amounts topped one foot.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $250,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Steady rain on the 25th of October changed to snow by early afternoon in the higher terrain counties of Vermont.
- Damage
- $400,000
- Events
- 4
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Steady rain on the 25th of October changed to snow by early afternoon in the higher terrain counties of Vermont.
- Damage
- $300,000
- Events
- 3
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Rain on the 25th of October changed to snow by early afternoon in the higher terrain. This heavy wet snow was accompanied by gusty winds.
- Damage
- $250,000
- Events
- 5
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Rain on the 25th of October changed to snow during the evening of October 25th.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 5
The full record
The first snowfall of the season in the higher elevations was a significant one. A swath of heavy snow fell across portions of West Virginia, western Maryland, and western Virginia. Some snow amounts topped one foot.
- Damage
- $80,000
- Events
- 4
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Steady rain on the 25th of October changed to snow by early afternoon in the higher terrain counties of Vermont.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
The first snow storm of the season started at the highest elevations around 6 PM EDT on 24th. Terra Alta received 12" of snow by 7 AM on 25th. Canaan Valley got 6 inches by 7 AM. Davis received 7" by then, and another 6 inches during the day and evening of 25th.
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
The first snow storm of the season started at the highest elevations around 6 PM EDT on 24th. Six inches of snow accumulated by 4 AM on 25th. Redhouse and Oakland totaled 8 to 12" of snow. Snow ended by 11 PM EDT on 25th.
- Damage
- $75,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
The National Park Service reported 4 inches of snowfall along Skyline Drive. This snowfall caused some motorists to become stranded. The Park Service reported that some hikers in the park were caught off-guard by the early season snowstorm.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Rain on the 25th of October changed to snow during the late afternoon and evening of October 25th.
- Damage
- $40,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
The first snow storm of the season started 8 PM EDT on 24th and became heavy during the night. Morgantown accumulated 5 inches of snow by 8 AM on 25th; totaling 6" by 11 AM. By 2 PM on 25th, the temperature had risen to 34 F, and the precipitation changed to rain.
- Damage
- $35,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
The first snow storm of the season began 10 PM EDT on 24th, reached 6" by 9 AM on 25th, and totaled 8 inches by noon. The wet, heavy snow knocked down numerous trees, which fell onto power lines.
- Damage
- $25,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
A large ocean storm system moved north, passing east of New England on Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th. Rain on the 25th of October changed to snow during the evening of October 25th.
- Damage
- $25,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
An area of low pressure intensified as it moved toward the upper Great Lakes, producing strong winds across northeast Wisconsin and locally heavy snow in Vilas county and northern Oneida county as it moved into southern Canada.The strong winds began in northeast Wisconsin on the…
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 24
The full record
A very strong winter weather storm and blizzard moved across the central plains states through the day Saturday. The 74 year old female from Adams Oklahoma was returning home when her car became stuck in a snowdrift less than a mile from her home.
- Deaths
- 1
- Damage
- $8.5 million
- Events
- 5
The full record
A major early season snowstorm struck the area. A heavy wet snowfall of 6 to 14 inches fell on trees, many of which were still fully or partially leafed, and caused extensive damage and/or total destruction.
- Damage
- $58 million
- Events
- 11
The full record
An autumn snowstorm pummeled central and south central Nebraska with record early season snows.
- Damage
- $17 million
- Events
- 24
The full record
A major early season snowstorm struck portions of southwestern Iowa, blanketing the area with 6 to 9 inches of heavy wet snow. The snow fell on trees, many of which were still fully or partially leafed, and caused extensive damage and/or total destruction.
- Damage
- $8.8 million
- Events
- 6
The full record
Snowfall of 10 to 24 inches accompanied by 50 to 60 mph winds produced widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibility and wind chills to 20 degrees below zero. It was the largest one day snowfall on record at the Goodland NWS office with 19.3 inches.
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $5.0 million
- Events
- 13
The full record
Snowfall of 1 to 2 feet combined with north winds 50 to 60 mph created widespread blizzard conditions with near zero visibility and wind chills to 20 degrees below zero.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 3
The full record
An autumn snowstorm dumped an early surprise on north central Kansas the final weekend of October.
- Damage
- $3.5 million
- Events
- 6
The full record
A very strong winter weather storm moved across the central plains states through the day Saturday. This winter storm affected the northwest and northern Texas Panhandle producing four inches of snow at Texline with generally one to three inches elsewhere.
- Damage
- $200,000
- Events
- 6
The full record
A major late fall blizzard struck much of the area dumping from 10 to 20 inches of snow across the area. A strong north wind whipped the snow into 15 to 20 foot drifts. Most roads were impassable for several days after the snow ended.
- Events
- 19
The full record
The Arnett 2 Fire was reported on October 25, 2024, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, and burned 1,621 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
- When
- October 25, 2024
- Acres
- 1,621
The full record
The Boteler Fire was reported on October 25, 2016, in Clay County, North Carolina, and burned 9,036 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
- When
- October 25, 2016
- Acres
- 9,036
The full record
The Livingston - 418 Fire was discovered on October 25, 2010, in Hardin County, Texas, and burned 1,820 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
- When
- October 25, 2010
- Acres
- 1,820
The full record
The Phelps Ic Fire was discovered on October 25, 2006, in Fresno County, California, and burned 1,600 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
- When
- October 25, 2006
- Acres
- 1,600
The full record
The Marshall Butte Fire was discovered on October 25, 2005, in Twin Falls County, Idaho, and burned 2,575 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
- When
- October 25, 2005
- Acres
- 2,575
The full record
Named the Cedar Fire, this fire was started around sunset on October 25 by a lost hunter. Wind gusts from the northeast over 30 mph began within 2 hours of the fire's start.
- Deaths
- 14
- Injuries
- 90
- Damage
- $1.0 billion
- Events
- 1
The full record
Named the Old Fire, this fire was started by an arsonist on October 25. It consumed 91,200 acres before it was fully contained on November 5, 2003.
- Deaths
- 4
- Injuries
- 5
- Damage
- $696 million
- Events
- 1
The full record
The Cedar Fire was discovered on October 25, 2003, in California, and burned 280,059 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Acres
- 280,059
The full record
The Simi Fire was discovered on October 25, 2003, in Ventura County, California, and burned 108,204 acres.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Acres
- 108,204
The full record
The Old Fire was discovered on October 25, 2003, in California, and burned 91,281 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Acres
- 91,281
The full record
The Padua Fire was discovered on October 25, 2003, in California, and burned 10,446 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Acres
- 10,446
The full record
The Cherry Creek 2 Fire was discovered on October 25, 2003, in Utah, and burned 5,720 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Acres
- 5,720
The full record
The New Creek Mtn Fire was discovered on October 25, 2001, in Grant County, West Virginia, and burned 1,800 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
- When
- October 25, 2001
- Acres
- 1,800
The full record
The Vulcan Fire was discovered on October 25, 2001, in Mingo County, West Virginia, and burned 1,055 acres; the cause was recorded as fireworks.
- When
- October 25, 2001
- Acres
- 1,055
The full record
The Calvary Fire was discovered on October 25, 1998, in Virginia, and burned 1,431 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.
- When
- October 25, 1998
- Acres
- 1,431
The full record
High winds and visibilities to near zero at times from blowing dust triggered a two-accident, nine car pileup at Interstate 10 and Chandler Boulevard. Eleven people suffered minor injuries.
- Injuries
- 11
- Events
- 1
The full record
The Willow Fire was discovered on October 25, 1995, in Idaho, and burned 2,950 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
- When
- October 25, 1995
- Acres
- 2,950
The full record
The Boyer Fire was discovered on October 25, 1995, in Idaho, and burned 963 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
- When
- October 25, 1995
- Acres
- 963
The full record
The Reading Fire was discovered on October 25, 1994, in New Mexico, and burned 1,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
- When
- October 25, 1994
- Acres
- 1,000
The full record
The Piyawiconi Fire was discovered on October 25, 1992, in South Dakota, and burned 3,500 acres; the cause was recorded as misuse of fire by a minor.
- When
- October 25, 1992
- Acres
- 3,500
The full record
The Brushy Fork Fire started on October 25, 1991, in West Virginia, and burned 10,692 acres.
- When
- October 25, 1991
- Acres
- 10,692
The full record
The Otter Fire started on October 25, 1991, in Kentucky, and burned 4,925 acres.
- When
- October 25, 1991
- Acres
- 4,925
The full record
The Suey Ranch West Fire started on October 25, 1986, in California, and burned 1,264 acres.
- When
- October 25, 1986
- Acres
- 1,264
The full record
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Abra, Luzon, Philippines. It injured 139, destroyed 434 houses and did $1.4 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2022
- Magnitude
- 6.4
- Damage
- $1.4 million
- Where
- Abra, Luzon, Philippines
The full record
8 occurred southwest of the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea, near the coasts of Greece, during the night between 25 and 26 October 2018 at 22:54:51 UTC (01:54:51 in Greece). Sea level changes were predicted, and a tsunami advisory was issued.
- Where
- Greece
- Country
- Greece
- Magnitude
- 6.8
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Zakynthos, Strofades, Ionian Sea, Greece. It injured 3. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 2018
- Magnitude
- 6.8
- Where
- Zakynthos, Strofades, Ionian Sea, Greece
The full record
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck E Coast, Honshu, Japan. It injured 1. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 2013
- Magnitude
- 7.1
- Where
- E Coast, Honshu, Japan
The full record
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 431 people, destroyed 700 houses and did $39 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2010
- Magnitude
- 7.8
- Deaths
- 431
- Damage
- $39 million
- Where
- Sumatra, Indonesia
The full record
8 on 25 October off the western coast of Sumatra at 21:42 local time (14:42 UTC). The earthquake occurred on the same subduction zone that produced the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
- Where
- Mentawai Islands
- Country
- Indonesia
- Magnitude
- 7.8
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Minle, Shandan, Gansu Province, China. It killed 9 people, injured 43, destroyed 10,000 houses and did $40 million in damage.
- When
- October 25, 2003
- Magnitude
- 5.8
- Deaths
- 9
- Damage
- $40 million
- Where
- Minle, Shandan, Gansu Province, China
The full record
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Chitral, Mardan, Malakand, Hindu Kush, Afghanistan. It killed 11 people and injured 250.
- When
- October 25, 1990
- Magnitude
- 6
- Deaths
- 11
- Where
- Chitral, Mardan, Malakand, Hindu Kush, Afghanistan
The full record
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. It killed 2 people, injured 4 and destroyed 20 houses.
- When
- October 25, 1983
- Magnitude
- 6.1
- Deaths
- 2
- Where
- Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
The full record
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mexico. It killed 3 people and injured 28. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 1981
- Magnitude
- 7.3
- Deaths
- 3
- Where
- Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mexico
The full record
The Osmussaar earthquake occurred on 25 October 1976 near the north tip of Osmussaar, an island close to the coast of Estonia. 7 mb.
- Where
- Osmussaar
- Country
- Estonia
- Magnitude
- 4.5
- Injured
- 0
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Hualien, Taiwan. It killed 2 people and destroyed 23 houses.
- When
- October 25, 1967
- Magnitude
- 7
- Deaths
- 2
- Where
- Hualien, Taiwan
The full record
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Ninia, Turkey. It killed 18 people.
- When
- October 25, 1959
- Magnitude
- 6.2
- Deaths
- 18
- Where
- Ninia, Turkey
The full record
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Puerto Rico, US Territories. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 1918
- Magnitude
- 6.4
- Where
- Puerto Rico, US Territories
The full record
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Lesbos, Greece. It killed 25 people.
- When
- October 25, 1889
- Magnitude
- 6.9
- Deaths
- 25
- Where
- Lesbos, Greece
The full record
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Hokkaido Island, Japan. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 1881
- Magnitude
- 7
- Where
- Hokkaido Island, Japan
The full record
An earthquake struck Kuningan, W Java, Indonesia. It killed 7 people and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
- When
- October 25, 1875
- Deaths
- 7
- Where
- Kuningan, W Java, Indonesia
The full record
An earthquake struck Vasiliki (Leukas), Greece. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 1873
- Where
- Vasiliki (Leukas), Greece
The full record
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Pingliang, Longde, Ningxia, China. It killed 12,000 people, destroyed 11,800 houses and did extreme (about $25 million or more) damage.
- When
- October 25, 1622
- Magnitude
- 7
- Deaths
- 12,000
- Where
- Pingliang, Longde, Ningxia, China
The full record
0 Ms and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was the only recorded big earthquake in western China for 148 years, between 1561 and 1709.
- Where
- People's Republic of China
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Magnitude
- 7
From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The full record
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000) and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.
- When
- October 25, 989
- Magnitude
- 7.2
- Deaths
- Many (about 101 to 1,000)
- Where
- Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey
The full record
A storm system over the northeast Pacific generated large waves that moved to the Oregon and Washington coasts.
- Deaths
- 2
- Damage
- $10,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
A strong area of low pressure produced several bands of showers and thunderstorms resulting in brief, gusty winds.
- Strongest
- 51 kt wind
- Events
- 36
The full record
Lightning east of Durango produced significant damage and knocked out power for many area residents.
- Damage
- $50,000
- Events
- 2
The full record
An early storm for the season caused ocean waves to rise above ten feet leading to sets of higher waves washing onto area beaches. Also, stronger rip currents were occurring because of the enhanced wave action.
- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Events
- 1
The full record
A sneaker wave swept two people, a boy and his uncle, into the ocean near Simpson Beach, south of Coos Bay. The people were standing on rocks near the water when a knee high wave broke into them. The six year old boy was pulled from the water, but died en route to the hospital.
- Deaths
- 2
- Events
- 1
The full record
23 year old foreign exchange student from India pulled into the surf around 3 pm EDT. WFO Jacksonville Surf Forecast indicated a "Moderate Risk of Rip Currents." Source of report St. Augustine Record.
- Deaths
- 1
- Events
- 1
The full record
A tanker truck hauling 8,600 gallons of gasoline crashed into a car and three other commercial vehicles and exploded. Two people were killed and one injured. The accident occurred in fog that reduced visibility to near zero.
- Deaths
- 2
- Injuries
- 1
- Damage
- $100,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
Six people were injured when lightning struck a pavilion under which they had taken shelter from heavy rain during a halloween benefit show. One was hospitalized overnight and the others were treated and released.
- Injuries
- 6
- Events
- 1
The full record
Lightning struck a switch box and traveled into a house starting a fire in Falkville. The house was completely destroyed. A man inside the house died of smoke inhalation.
- Damage
- $90,000
- Events
- 1
The full record
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.