October 5 in Weather History

219 events on record, 1314 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 5, 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

2016Hurricane Matthew makes landfall near Maisí, Guantanamo Province, Cuba

Hurricane Matthew crossed the coast near Maisí, Guantanamo Province, Cuba as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 949 mb. It killed 603 people in all. Hurricane Matthew was a powerful and devastating tropical cyclone which caused catastrophic damage and a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, as well as widespread devastation across Cuba, the Bahamas, and the southeastern United States. The deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Stan in 2005, and the first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane since Felix in 2007, Matthew was the thirteenth named storm, fifth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
115 kt
Pressure
949 mb
Peak wind
145 kt
Deaths
603
Damage
$15 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

1846Great Havana Hurricane of 1846

The 1846 Havana hurricane was the most intense tropical cyclone in recorded history for 78 years and the first known Category 5-strength hurricane to strike Cuba. The first indications of the formation of a disturbance were first noted on 5 October in the Caribbean Sea, but little else was known until the storm approached Cuba on 10 October.

Ended
October 14, 1846
Deaths
164

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Tornadoes

1906F3 tornado, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

An F3 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana and tracked 9.9 miles, 75 yards wide at its widest, killing 4 and injuring 30. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Ponchatoula, LA.

Rating
F3
Deaths
4
Injuries
30
Path
9.9 mi
Width
75 yd

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Tornadoes

34 on October 5, newest first.

2025Tornadoes in Louisiana, October 5 to 6, 2025

A small mid-level impulse moving through a moist and weakly forced environment supported the development of several mini tropical-like supercells across southeast Louisiana during the late evening of October 5th into the early morning hours of October 6th.

Damage
$85,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
4

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2005Tornado in Georgia, October 5, 2005

Spawned by Tropical Storm Tammy. Tornado touched down near Spur 25 striking a hotel and causing minor roof damage (est. $10K) and snapping several pines. Tornado moved NNE over Gatch Lane where it ripped up power lines and unroofed a mobile home (est $40K) and lifted.

Damage
$50,000
Strongest
F0
Events
1

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2003Tornado and Flash Flooding in Texas, October 5 to 6, 2003

An active round of severe weather affected the Permian Basin during the evening of the 5th and the early morning hours of the 6th. An upper level disturbance interacted with a cold front to ignite thunderstorms that resulted in all modes of severe weather.

Damage
$170,000
Strongest
F0
Events
15

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1998Tornado and Hail in Texas, October 5, 1998

A strong cold front dropping through West Central Texas produced widespread severe weather across the area. A brief tornado touchdown was reported in the western sections of Crockett County, knocking down 15 power poles.

Damage
$8,000
Strongest
F0
Events
17

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1970On this date in 1970, an F4 tornado moved northeast from northern Pottawatomie County, into southeast Lincoln County

On this date in 1970, an F4 tornado moved northeast from northern Pottawatomie County, into southeast Lincoln County. A total of 564 homes, 157 businesses, 12 public buildings, 5 schools, and 10 churches were either damaged or destroyed. In Prague, there were 4 deaths and 80 injuries, as the tornado tracked through the middle of town.

From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.

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1934F3 tornado, Polk County, Wisconsin

An F3 tornado touched down in Polk County, Wisconsin and tracked 5.3 miles, 400 yards wide at its widest, injuring 3. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: SE Milltown, WI.

Rating
F3
Injuries
3
Path
5.3 mi
Width
400 yd

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1932F2 tornado, Chesterfield County, South Carolina

An F2 tornado touched down in Chesterfield County, South Carolina and tracked 6.6 miles, 100 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 5. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: NE Patrick/S Cheraw, SC.

Rating
F2
Deaths
1
Injuries
5
Path
6.6 mi
Width
100 yd

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1906F3 tornado, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

An F3 tornado touched down in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana and tracked 9.9 miles, 75 yards wide at its widest, killing 4 and injuring 30. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Ponchatoula, LA.

Rating
F3
Deaths
4
Injuries
30
Path
9.9 mi
Width
75 yd

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

19 on October 5, newest first.

2017Hurricane Nate makes landfall near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua

Hurricane Nate crossed the coast near Puerto Cabezas, North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua as a tropical storm, 35 kt, central pressure 999 mb. Hurricane Nate was a deadly, fast moving and destructive tropical cyclone which was the costliest natural disaster in Costa Rican history. An unusually fast-moving tropical cyclone, it caused severe flooding in Central America, leading to widespread destruction and casualties, during early October 2017, before making landfall on the US Gulf Coast.

Wind at landfall
35 kt
Pressure
999 mb
Peak wind
80 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2016Hurricane Matthew makes landfall near Maisí, Guantanamo Province, Cuba

Hurricane Matthew crossed the coast near Maisí, Guantanamo Province, Cuba as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 949 mb. It killed 603 people in all. Hurricane Matthew was a powerful and devastating tropical cyclone which caused catastrophic damage and a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, as well as widespread devastation across Cuba, the Bahamas, and the southeastern United States. The deadliest Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Stan in 2005, and the first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane since Felix in 2007, Matthew was the thirteenth named storm, fifth hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
115 kt
Pressure
949 mb
Peak wind
145 kt
Deaths
603
Damage
$15 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2000Hurricane Keith makes landfall near Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Hurricane Keith crossed the coast near Altamira, Tamaulipas, Mexico as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph), central pressure 980 mb. Hurricane Keith was a powerful tropical cyclone that formed in September 2000, it caused extensive damage in Central America, especially in Mexico and Belize. It was the fifteenth tropical cyclone, eleventh named storm, and seventh hurricane of the 2000 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Pressure
980 mb
Peak wind
120 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1998Hurricane Lisa

The 1998 Atlantic hurricane season was an active, catastrophic, and extremely deadly Atlantic hurricane season, which had the highest number of storm-related fatalities in 2 centuries and ranks as the second-deadliest season on record in the Atlantic, behind the 1780 season. Additionally, the season featured some of the costliest tropical cyclones ever in the basin at the time.

Ended
October 9, 1998

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1989Hurricane Raymond makes landfall near Miguel Alemán (La Doce), Sonora, Mexico

Hurricane Raymond crossed the coast near Miguel Alemán (La Doce), Sonora, Mexico as a tropical storm, 35 kt, central pressure 1000 mb. Hurricane Raymond was the strongest tropical cyclone of the 1989 Pacific hurricane season, peaking as a strong Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir–Simpson hurricane scale. Forming out of a tropical wave on September 25, 1989, the tropical depression slowly tracked northwest before becoming nearly stationary the next day.

Wind at landfall
35 kt
Pressure
1000 mb
Peak wind
125 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1966Hurricane Inez makes landfall near Key West, FL

Hurricane Inez crossed the coast near Key West, FL as a category 2 hurricane, 85 kt (100 mph), central pressure 988 mb. Hurricane Inez was a powerful and very devastating Category 5 major hurricane that affected the Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida, and Mexico, killing over 1,000 people in 1966. It was the first storm on record to affect all of those areas.

Wind at landfall
85 kt
Pressure
988 mb
Peak wind
140 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1948An unnamed storm makes landfall near Los Palacios, Pinar del Rio, Cuba

An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Los Palacios, Pinar del Rio, Cuba as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph). The 1948 Miami hurricane (Air Weather Service designation: Fox) caused no fatalities in Florida, despite moving across the Miami area as a hurricane. The ninth tropical storm and fifth hurricane of the 1948 season, the storm developed from a large low pressure area over the northwestern Caribbean Sea on October 3.

Wind at landfall
110 kt
Peak wind
110 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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18701870 Matanzas hurricane

The 1870 Matanzas hurricane, also known as the First Key West Hurricane of 1870 or Hurricane of San Marcos, devastated western Cuba in early October. The sixth known cyclone and fifth hurricane of the season, this system was first observed over the central Caribbean Sea on October 5.

Ended
October 14, 1870
Where
Cuba
Country
Cuba

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1846Great Havana Hurricane of 1846

The 1846 Havana hurricane was the most intense tropical cyclone in recorded history for 78 years and the first known Category 5-strength hurricane to strike Cuba. The first indications of the formation of a disturbance were first noted on 5 October in the Caribbean Sea, but little else was known until the storm approached Cuba on 10 October.

Ended
October 14, 1846
Deaths
164

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Floods

30 on October 5, newest first.

2019Flooding in Iowa, October 5 to 9, 2019

Two instances of moderate rainfall accompanied consecutive frontal passages across parts of northwest Iowa. The subsequent runoff produced brief minor flooding in upper portions of the Little Sioux River and its tributaries.

Damage
$40,000
Events
5

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2017Flooding and Heavy Rain in Nebraska, October 5 to 10, 2017

Two heavy rainfall events occurred on the 6th and 7th of the month. No flash flood warnings were issued however significant river flooding occurred along the N.F. Elkhorn River, Wahoo Creek and the Missouri River. Of these rivers the flooding was most significant along the N.F.

Damage
$5,000
Events
7

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2012Heavy Rain in Florida, October 5, 2012

The east coast seabreeze developed and moved west across the state with scattered showers and thunderstorms. One particularly small but intense thunderstorm contributed to a 47 car pileup along Interstate 75.

Injuries
52
Damage
$140,000
Events
1

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2008Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, October 5, 2008

An approaching upper level shortwave trough and convergence along a surface cold front provided sufficient lift over most of southwest Texas. Although low level moisture was not too impressive (limiting CAPE values), the 0-6 km bulk shear was near 40-50 kts.

Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
9

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2007Flood in Nebraska, October 5, 2007

Scattered thunderstorms just to the northeast of Guide Rock dumped very heavy rain across eastern Webster County. Rainfall of 2 to 4 inches was common, most of which fell in the Elm, Crooked and Willow Creeks.

Damage
$35,000
Events
1

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2004Flash Flooding in Texas, October 5, 2004

Heavy rain over the central part of Maverick County from Quemado to Eagle Pass to El Indio caused severe flash flooding. Rainfall varied generally from 2 to 3 inches, with up to 6 inches in the city of Eagle Pass.

Damage
$2.0 million
Events
2

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2004Flash Flooding and Hail in New Mexico, October 5 to 6, 2004

An active round of severe weather affected southeastern New Mexico during the late afternoon and evening of the 5th. Isolated supercell storms initially tracked across northern Lea County and southern Eddy County. The storms produced large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds.

Damage
$80,000
Strongest
1.5 in hail
Events
10

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1998Flooding in Iowa, October 5 to 6, 1998

Significant rainfall occurred across about the southeast half of Iowa early in the month as the remains of a tropical system moved across the area. The state had been quite dry, thus little flooding occurred. One of the heavier rainfall totals was 4.44 inches at Rathbun Dam.

Damage
$90,000
Events
3

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1996Coastal Flood in Louisiana, October 5 to 8, 1996

Coastal flooding resulted from a sustained period of strong east winds. A tight pressure gradient persisted over the northern Gulf of Mexico due to the proximity of a strong high pressure system over the Southeast U.S. and Tropical Storm Josephine in the Central Gulf of Mexico.

Damage
$5.5 million
Events
13

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1996Coastal Flood in Louisiana, October 5 to 7, 1996

Coastal flooding occurred along Highway 82 between Holly Beach and Johnson Bayou. The north side of the highway received minor damagedue to wave action. The Cameron tide gauge read between two and four feet above normal during this event.

Damage
$20,000
Events
1

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Severe storms

27 on October 5, newest first.

2024High Wind in North Dakota, October 5, 2024

High winds developed behind a strong cold front that passed through the Northern Plains. The cold front pushed through much of North Dakota during the very early morning hours of October 5, with winds turning northwesterly and becoming very gusty.

Strongest
66 kt wind
Events
30

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2024High Wind in North Dakota, October 5, 2024

A strong LLJ of 60 knots passed over the area with a low pressure system, causing high winds from the SSE. A well mixed boundary layer resulted in higher wind gusts from that LLJ reaching the surface across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Strongest
65 kt wind
Events
17

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2024High Wind in Minnesota, October 5, 2024

A strong LLJ of 60 knots passed over the area with a low pressure system, causing high winds from the SSE. A well mixed boundary layer resulted in higher wind gusts from that LLJ reaching the surface across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Strongest
54 kt wind
Events
8

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2013Damaging Winds in Indiana, October 5, 2013

A line of scattered thunderstorms pushed into central Indiana from the west during the afternoon hours of October the 5th. These storms developed ahead of a frontal boundary that was approaching the region. A few sporadic reports of wind damage were received.

Damage
$14,000
Strongest
65 kt wind
Events
4

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2004Hail in New Mexico, October 5, 2004

Strong thunderstorms developed during the mid morning along the continental divide west of Albuquerque then swept eastward with brief hail again reaching the Albuquerque metro area.

Damage
$41 million
Strongest
3 in hail
Events
8

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2002High Wind in New York, October 5, 2002

Low pressure moved through the western Great Lakes Friday, October 4, 2002 and into Canada during the evening. By Saturday morning, October 5th, the storm system was over eastern Hudson Bay.

Damage
$20,000
Events
2

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1994Hail in Utah, October 5, 1994

A cold upper level trough moved across northern Utah this day. The first of two severe thunderstorms moved northward through the Salt Lake Valley dropping 0.75-inch hail at the NWSFO Salt Lake, and surrounding area.

Damage
$5.5 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
2

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Winter storms and snow

8 on October 5, newest first.

2012Winter Weather in Nebraska, October 5 to 6, 2012

A series of upper level disturbances moved across the western Nebraska panhandle and produced the first winter event for the season. Generally two to four inches of snow was reported, mainly on grassy areas, with a few localized heavier amounts.

Events
17

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2005Heavy Snow in Montana, October 5, 2005

12 inches in Belltower; 14 inches in Pryor; 18 inches 3E Pryor; 8 inches 2SW Fort Smith; 6 inches 2N Bridger; 4 inches 1N Park City; 7 inches in Huntley; 5 inches in Crow Agency with numerous tree branches down and power outages; 12 inches 11N Ekalaka with numerous tree limbs…

Events
7

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Heat and drought

1 on October 5, newest first.

Cold

2 on October 5, newest first.

2020Frost and Freeze in Illinois, October 5, 2020

The first widespread frost of the season occurred across southern Illinois. Low temperatures were right around 30 degrees. Surface high pressure was centered over the lower Ohio Valley, resulting in conditions conducive for frost.

Events
19

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Wildfires

43 on October 5, newest first.

2025Wildfire in Illinois, October 5, 2025

A large wildfire occurred near Stelle in Ford County and rapidly spread northeast, crossing into a small part of Iroquois County. The fire is suspected to have been started by hot farm equipment harvesting crops on a dry and windy day.

Damage
$55,000
Events
2

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2024Wildfire in North Dakota, October 5 to 6, 2024

Multiple wildfires started during the high wind event of October 5, when humidity values dropped into the teens, and winds gusted over 70 mph in many locations in the wake of a strong cold front (see the high wind Storm Data entry from October 5).

Deaths
2
Injuries
8
Damage
$32 million
Events
2

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2024Williams County Fire

The Williams County Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in Williams County, North Dakota, and burned 90,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
90,000

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2024Williams Co wildland fire

The Williams Co wildland fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in Williams County, North Dakota, and burned 88,934 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
88,934

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20242024-054 Fire

The 2024-054 Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 22,000 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
22,000

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20242024-054 Fire

The 2024-054 Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 22,000 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
22,000

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2024Bear Den Fire

The Bear Den Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 13,500 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
13,500

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2024Elkhorn Fire

The Elkhorn Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 10,885 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
10,885

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20242024-053 Fire

The 2024-053 Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 7,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
7,000

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2024Charlson Fire

The Charlson Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 7,000 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
7,000

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2024Sprint Creek Fire

The Sprint Creek Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 5,000 acres.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
5,000

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2024dinwoodie Fire

The dinwoodie Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in Mountrail County, North Dakota, and burned 2,400 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
2,400

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2024dinwoodie Fire

The dinwoodie Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in McKenzie County, North Dakota, and burned 2,400 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
2,400

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2024ashley grass fire

The ashley grass fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in Logan County, North Dakota, and burned 1,800 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
1,800

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2024Martin Fire

The Martin Fire was reported on October 5, 2024, in Blaine County, Idaho, and burned 1,101 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2024
Acres
1,100.6

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2022Wf Fire

The Wf Fire was reported on October 5, 2022, in Okaloosa County, Florida, and burned 1,845 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2022
Acres
1,845

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2021Coal Bank Fire

The Coal Bank Fire was reported on October 5, 2021, in Rosebud County, Montana, and burned 5,735 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 5, 2021
Acres
5,734.6

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2021Beaches Lake Fire

The Beaches Lake Fire was reported on October 5, 2021, in Kittson County, Minnesota, and burned 1,936 acres.

When
October 5, 2021
Acres
1,936

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2020Espinosa Fire

The Espinosa Fire was reported on October 5, 2020, in Pima County, Arizona, and burned 1,834 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2020
Acres
1,834

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2016Wildfire in Georgia, October 5 to 17, 2016

Throughout the spring, summer and autumn, north Georgia saw an extended period of below normal rainfall. By late summer and early fall all of north Georgia was experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought conditions.

Damage
$378,000
Events
1

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2011Juneberry 3 Fire

The Juneberry 3 Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Roseau County, Minnesota, and burned 28,810 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
28,810

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2011Okreek Fire

The Okreek Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in South Dakota, and burned 17,500 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
17,500

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2011Mound City Fire

The Mound City Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Campbell County, South Dakota, and burned 11,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
11,000

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2011Blomberg Fire

The Blomberg Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Perkins County, South Dakota, and burned 3,700 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
3,700

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2011Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Kittson County, Minnesota, and burned 2,388 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
2,388

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2011Highway 47 Fire

The Highway 47 Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in South Dakota, and burned 1,790 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
1,790

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2011Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Nebraska, and burned 1,200 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
1,200

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2011Abler Fire

The Abler Fire was discovered on October 5, 2011, in Sully County, South Dakota, and burned 1,200 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 5, 2011
Acres
1,200

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2009Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 5, 2009, in South Dakota, and burned 3,175 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 5, 2009
Acres
3,175

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2007Maltese Fire

The Maltese Fire was discovered on October 5, 2007, in Broward County, Florida, and burned 8,700 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 5, 2007
Acres
8,700

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2007Southeastern Complex

The Southeastern Complex was discovered on October 5, 2007, in Bell County, Kentucky, and burned 1,963 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2007
Acres
1,963

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2007Kentucky River Complex

The Kentucky River Complex was discovered on October 5, 2007, in Perry County, Kentucky, and burned 1,355 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2007
Acres
1,355

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2005Woodhouse Fire

The Woodhouse Fire was discovered on October 5, 2005, in Riverside County, California, and burned 6,644 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 2005
Acres
6,644

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2005Border 50 Fire

The Border 50 Fire was discovered on October 5, 2005, in San Diego County, California, and burned 4,100 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
October 5, 2005
Acres
4,100

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1999Horse Creek Fire

The Horse Creek Fire was discovered on October 5, 1999, in Malheur County, Idaho, and burned 3,763 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 1999
Acres
3,763

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1999Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 5, 1999, in Nebraska, and burned 2,080 acres.

When
October 5, 1999
Acres
2,080

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1999Dog Valley Fire

The Dog Valley Fire was discovered on October 5, 1999, in Garfield County, Utah, and burned 1,204 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 5, 1999
Acres
1,204

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1998Edna Fire

The Edna Fire was discovered on October 5, 1998, in California, and burned 28,164 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 5, 1998
Acres
28,164

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1998Taylor Fire

The Taylor Fire was discovered on October 5, 1998, in California, and burned 2,160 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 5, 1998
Acres
2,160

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1996Tip Top Fire

The Tip Top Fire was discovered on October 5, 1996, in Idaho, and burned 16,261 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
October 5, 1996
Acres
16,261

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1995Freeway Fire No II Fire

The Freeway Fire No II Fire was discovered on October 5, 1995, in California, and burned 1,370 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 5, 1995
Acres
1,370

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1987Bear 2 Fire

The Bear 2 Fire started on October 5, 1987, in Idaho, and burned 3,132 acres.

When
October 5, 1987
Acres
3,132

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Earthquakes

24 on October 5, newest first.

20222022–2023 West Azerbaijan earthquakes

Starting on 21 September 2022, and progressing into 2023, an earthquake swarm occurred in the Iranian province of West Azerbaijan, close to the city of Khoy near the Turkish border. Due to mainly three events, a total of 3,880 buildings were destroyed and 52,301 others were damaged in Khoy, including nearly 1,000 schools.

Where
Iran
Country
Iran
Magnitude
5.9
Deaths
3

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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20082008 Kyrgyzstan earthquake

6, killing 75 people, including 41 children, and injuring 150 people, including 93 children. The center of the earthquake was near the town of Nura, which was destroyed in the quake.

Where
Kyrgyzstan
Country
Kyrgyzstan

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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19851985 Nahanni earthquakes

The 1985 Nahanni earthquakes is the name for a continuous sequence of earthquakes that began in 1985 in the Nahanni region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. 9 on the moment magnitude scale.

Where
Nahanni National Park Reserve
Country
Canada

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1871October 5, 1871 Earthquake in Chile

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Chile. It killed few people (about 1 to 50), destroyed 101 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.

When
October 5, 1871
Magnitude
7.3
Deaths
Few (about 1 to 50)
Where
Chile

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Volcanoes

3 on October 5, newest first.

Tsunamis

7 on October 5, newest first.

1859October 5, 1859 Tsunami at Northern Chile

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Northern Chile, with a maximum water height of 6 meters. It killed 10 people and destroyed 339 houses.

When
October 5, 1859
Magnitude
7.6
Water height
6 m
Deaths
10
Where
Northern Chile

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Space weather and aurora

2 on October 5, newest first.

Billion-dollar disasters

1 on October 5, newest first.

Other weather

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2024Lightning Strike in Michigan, October 5, 2024

Lightning caused an attic fire in Marquette during the evening of the 5th as reported by the Marquette Fire Department. Nearby tree damage was also reported as the lightning strikes were confirmed by NLDN/GLD lightning data sets.

Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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2007Dense Fog in New Jersey, October 5 to 6, 2007

A high pressure system that remained over the Delmarva Peninsula for the third consecutive morning caused widespread dense fog to form across the region. Dense fog formed in all areas around midnight EDT on the 6th and took until around 10 a.m. EDT to dissipate.

Events
21

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2007Dense Fog in Pennsylvania, October 5 to 6, 2007

A high pressure system that remained over the Delmarva Peninsula for the third consecutive morning caused widespread dense fog to form across the region. Dense fog formed in all areas around midnight EDT on the 6th and took until around 10 a.m. EDT to dissipate.

Events
10

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2005Lightning Strike in Florida, October 5, 2005

Coconut Creek PD reported that 3 teenagers were struck by lightning during a football game just before they could seek shelter off the football field at Monarch High School during a rapidly approaching thunderstorm. One person died, and two were injured.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Events
1

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2005High Surf in Hawaii, October 5 to 8, 2005

A storm low east of New Zealand generated surf of 6 to 10 feet along the south-facing shores of all the islands, and along the west-facing shores of the Big Island of Hawaii. There were no reports of serious property damage or injuries.

Events
11

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