October 7 in Weather History

193 events on record, 1616 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for October 7, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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

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

The most significant

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2016Hurricane Matthew makes landfall near Freeport, Freeport, Bahamas

Hurricane Matthew crossed the coast near Freeport, Freeport, Bahamas as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 937 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
937 mb
Peak wind
145 kt
Deaths
603
Damage
$15 billion

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Earthquakes

20212021 Balochistan earthquake

An earthquake struck Pakistan's province of Balochistan near the city of Harnai on 7 October 2021. 9 Mww quake struck in the early morning at 03:01 local time, killing at least 42 people and injuring 300 others.

Where
Pakistan
Country
Pakistan
Deaths
42
Injured
300

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

2020Hurricane Delta makes landfall near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Delta crossed the coast near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 971 mb. It killed 2 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Delta was a destructive tropical cyclone that became the record-tying fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana, as well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike the United States in that year. The twenty-sixth tropical cyclone, twenty-fifth named storm, tenth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Delta formed from a tropical wave which was first monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on October 1.

Wind at landfall
90 kt
Pressure
971 mb
Peak wind
120 kt
Deaths
2
Damage
$2.9 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

2022Hurricane Julia makes landfall near Pueblo Nuevo, Falcon, Venezuela

Hurricane Julia crossed the coast near Pueblo Nuevo, Falcon, Venezuela as a depression, 30 kt, central pressure 1004 mb. It killed 35 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Julia was a deadly tropical cyclone that caused significant impacts in Central America as a Category 1 hurricane in October 2022. The tenth named storm and fifth hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Julia formed from a tropical wave over the southern Caribbean Sea on October 7, just off the coast of South America.

Wind at landfall
30 kt
Pressure
1004 mb
Peak wind
75 kt
Deaths
35

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By kind

Tornadoes

36 on October 7, oldest first.

1996Tornado in Florida, October 7, 1996

A 400 yard wide F2 tornado-waterspout initally touched down west of Interstate 95, about 1.5 mile south of Florida Highway 442. The tornado moved northeast at 40 mph, crossing the town of Edgewater.

Damage
$2.4 million
Strongest
F2
Events
1

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1996Tornado in Florida, October 7, 1996

The tornado was up and down along it's path. One home destroyed, one business with major damage, three homes with major damage, 39 with minor damage, and 20 other buildings had minor damage.

Damage
$65,000
Strongest
F0
Events
1

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2008Tornado and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, October 7, 2008

A cold front moved through North Mississippi during the late afternoon into the evening hours. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front. Some storms became severe and produced flash flooding and damaging winds. One tornado also occurred from the storms.

Damage
$97,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
6

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2011Tornado and Coastal Flood in Florida, October 7 to 10, 2011

Strong surface high pressure positioned across the mid-Atlantic region while low pressure developed near the Bahamas and retrograded across the Florida Straits, then tracked northward up the Florida east coast...and drifted inland across northeast Florida on the 10th.

Damage
$110,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
33

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2011Tornadoes and Hail in Kansas, October 7 to 8, 2011

A vigorous upper level wind max moved across western Kansas during the evening and overnight hours. Abnormally moist boundary layer conditions existed and deep turning of the atmosphere helped to produce numerous thunderstorms. Some of the storms became severe and even tornadic.

Damage
$8,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
33

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2014Tornadoes and Hail in Kentucky, October 7, 2014

A deep closed low near Hudson's Bay on October 7th brought cyclonic flow to the Lower Ohio Valley. Disturbances rotating around this feature brought several rounds of convection from late morning through the evening hours.

Injuries
1
Damage
$617,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
23

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2014Tornado and Hail in West Virginia, October 7, 2014

A strong wind flow existed in the lower atmosphere, well ahead of a surface cold front. Clusters of fast moving showers and thunderstorms raced across northeast Kentucky and into southern West Virginia during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Damage
$280,000
Strongest
EF2
Events
8

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2014Tornado and Hail in Kentucky, October 7, 2014

A strong upper level short wave and associated jet streak moved into the region during the afternoon hours. Meanwhile, a warm front near the Ohio River focused instability along and south of the boundary where the storms developed in a favorable environment for supercells.

Damage
$92,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
6

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2020Tornado and Hail in New York, October 7, 2020

A high-end severe weather event unfolded across the Northeast on Wednesday October 7, 2020. A line of thunderstorms originated across New York state and moved eastward into New England during the afternoon hours, producing widespread damage.

Deaths
1
Damage
$97,000
Strongest
EF0
Events
92

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

27 on October 7, oldest first.

1941An unnamed storm makes landfall near Carrabelle, FL

An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Carrabelle, FL as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph), central pressure 982 mb. The 1941 Florida hurricane was a compact but strong tropical cyclone that affected the Bahamas, Florida, and the southeastern United States in October 1941. The fifth known storm of the 1941 Atlantic hurricane season, it was first observed to the north of the Virgin Islands on October 3.

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Pressure
982 mb
Peak wind
105 kt

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1948An unnamed storm makes landfall

An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 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
90 kt
Peak wind
110 kt

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1963Hurricane Flora makes landfall near Santa Cruz del Sur, Camaguey, Cuba

Hurricane Flora crossed the coast near Santa Cruz del Sur, Camaguey, Cuba as a category 2 hurricane, 85 kt (100 mph). Hurricane Flora was an extremely deadly and devastating tropical cyclone that is among the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes in recorded history, with a death total of at least 7,193. The seventh tropical storm and sixth hurricane of the 1963 Atlantic hurricane season, Flora developed from a disturbance in the Intertropical Convergence Zone on September 26 while located 755 miles (1,215 km) southwest of the Cape Verde islands.

Wind at landfall
85 kt
Peak wind
130 kt

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2003Hurricane Olaf makes landfall near Cihuatlán, Jalisco, Mexico

Hurricane Olaf crossed the coast near Cihuatlán, Jalisco, Mexico as a tropical storm, 50 kt, central pressure 997 mb. The 2003 Pacific hurricane season was the first season to feature no major hurricanes since 1977. The season officially began on May 15, 2003 in the Eastern North Pacific, and on June 1 in the Central ; both ended on November 30.

Wind at landfall
50 kt
Pressure
997 mb
Peak wind
65 kt

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2016Hurricane Matthew makes landfall near Freeport, Freeport, Bahamas

Hurricane Matthew crossed the coast near Freeport, Freeport, Bahamas as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 937 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
937 mb
Peak wind
145 kt
Deaths
603
Damage
$15 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2020Hurricane Delta makes landfall near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Hurricane Delta crossed the coast near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 971 mb. It killed 2 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Delta was a destructive tropical cyclone that became the record-tying fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana, as well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike the United States in that year. The twenty-sixth tropical cyclone, twenty-fifth named storm, tenth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Delta formed from a tropical wave which was first monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on October 1.

Wind at landfall
90 kt
Pressure
971 mb
Peak wind
120 kt
Deaths
2
Damage
$2.9 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2022Hurricane Julia makes landfall near Pueblo Nuevo, Falcon, Venezuela

Hurricane Julia crossed the coast near Pueblo Nuevo, Falcon, Venezuela as a depression, 30 kt, central pressure 1004 mb. It killed 35 people in all, by the National Hurricane Center’s count. Hurricane Julia was a deadly tropical cyclone that caused significant impacts in Central America as a Category 1 hurricane in October 2022. The tenth named storm and fifth hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Julia formed from a tropical wave over the southern Caribbean Sea on October 7, just off the coast of South America.

Wind at landfall
30 kt
Pressure
1004 mb
Peak wind
75 kt
Deaths
35

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2022Hurricane Julia

Hurricane Julia was a deadly tropical cyclone that caused significant impacts in Central America as a Category 1 hurricane in October 2022. The tenth named storm and fifth hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, Julia formed from a tropical wave over the southern Caribbean Sea on October 7, just off the coast of South America.

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Floods

31 on October 7, oldest first.

1996Flash Flood in Georgia, October 7 to 8, 1996

Heavy rains... more than 7 inches from a Nor'easter and Tropical Storm Josephine caused flooding across the entire county. The flooding closed Highway 40 between Folkston and Kingsland and destroyed six homes near the St. Marys River.

Damage
$160,000
Events
1

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1996Flash Flood in Florida, October 7 to 8, 1996

A steady rain producing 6-8 inches of rainfall from a Nor'easter and Tropical Storm Josephine caused flooding mainly over central Clay County in the Middleburg area. The rain brought both the North and South prongs of Black Creek several feet above its banks.

Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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1997Flash Flooding in California, October 7, 1997

Localized heavy rain developed over the San Bernardino Mountains in association with a fast-moving cold front and sharp, low pressure trough aloft. Between 1.5 and 2.0 inches of rain fell on a recently burned area southwest of Running Springs.

Injuries
4
Damage
$2.5 million
Events
2

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1997Flash Flooding in Texas, October 7, 1997

General 3 inch rainfall with isolated totals of up to 5 inches in Gonzales County, 6 inches in DeWitt County, and up to 9 inches in Lavaca County, caused widespread flash flooding over the three county area.

Damage
$60,000
Events
3

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2002Flash Flood in Texas, October 7, 2002

A cold front moved through the area during the overnight hours on October 6th. This front stalled over southern Texas combined with an upper level storm system over the Southwestern U.S. and produced 4 to 7 inches of rain in the southern portion of Sutton County.

Damage
$5.0 million
Events
1

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2002Flash Flooding in Texas, October 7 to 8, 2002

Scattered evening thunderstorms produced general 1 to 2 totals across the county, with isolated amounts to 7 inches at Comfort. The Sheriff's Department reported several roads closed in the extreme western part of the county during the late evening.

Damage
$100,000
Events
3

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2003Flash Flood in Texas, October 7, 2003

Heavy rains produced flash flooding of roadways and businesses in Harlingen. Several cars stalled in high water near the expressway and the heavy rain caused a roof failure to a local business.

Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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2005Flood in South Carolina, October 7 to 8, 2005

Flooding first developed near the Spartanburg county line, when Cowpens-Pacolet Rd flooded. By early evening, flooding became quite serious, with swift water rescues becoming necessary in several areas. Several cars became stranded in flood water on Soapstone Rd near Thicketty.

Damage
$375,000
Events
1

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2005Flood in North Carolina, October 7, 2005

Flooding began in the southeast part of the county, when numerous roads flooded. By early evening, flooding had become quite serious, with quite a few bridges washed out in the Ellenboro and Mooresboro areas, including bridges on highway 120 and State Line Rd.

Damage
$200,000
Events
1

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2005Flood in South Carolina, October 7 to 8, 2005

Flooding began in areas from Pacolet to Pauline to Enoree, when several small creeks flooded. By late afternoon, flooding became quite serious, especially across the eastern part of the county. Several motorists were rescued from stalled vehicles.

Damage
$200,000
Events
1

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2005Flood in North Carolina, October 7 to 8, 2005

Flooding began in the Cat Square area, when overflowing creeks flooded several roads with as much as 10 inches of water. Later in the evening, flooding developed in Vale, with water over a bridge on Trinity Church Rd, and water in the basements of several homes.

Damage
$30,000
Events
1

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2015Flash Flooding and Hail in Texas, October 7 to 8, 2015

An upper level low was over southern Arizona moving southward, and this feature increased upper level lift over West Texas and southeast New Mexico. This upper low was pulling moisture northward into the area from the Gulf of Mexico.

Damage
$24,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
11

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Severe storms

28 on October 7, oldest first.

1997Damaging Winds in New Mexico, October 7, 1997

A fast moving storm with downbursting winds caused damage that started south of the Otis community and moved northward into Otis. The storm moved from about 200 degrees at 30 knots with all of the debris from the damage being blown in this direction.

Damage
$48,000
Events
3

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1997High Wind in Colorado, October 7, 1997

Strong prefrontal winds roared through the Grand Junction metropolitan area. Many trees were blown over. A large cottonwood tree fell onto a show vehicle and smashed it. A door on a house was ripped from its hinges.

Damage
$30,000
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
1

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1999High Wind in California, October 7, 1999

Santa Ana winds gusted to 43 mph through Cajon Pass. Blowing dust from San Bernardino to Ontario caused road closures along freeways due to poor visibilities. Several trees were snapped in San Bernardino.

Damage
$40,000
Strongest
57 kt wind
Events
2

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2008Hail and Damaging Wind in Mississippi, October 7, 2008

During the early morning hours of October 7th a cluster of thunderstorms developed and moved north across eastern Mississippi. These storms produced a swath of nickel to golf ball sized hail from northern Noxubee County to near Columbus.

Damage
$145,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
3

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2009High Wind in Michigan, October 7, 2009

A strong low pressure system tracked north of the Great Lakes region, with the associated cold front swinging through lower Michigan. Winds gusted between 45 to 55 mph with isolated gusts to 58 mph over a six to eight hour time frame during the morning hours.

Damage
$700,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
7

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2009Strong Wind in New Jersey, October 7, 2009

Gusty west to northwest winds occurred across New Jersey from the middle of the morning into the early evening on the 7th. Peak wind gusts averaged 45 to 50 mph and knocked down some weak trees, tree limbs and wires.

Injuries
1
Damage
$78,000
Events
21

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2009Strong Wind in Ohio, October 7, 2009

A strong area of low pressure moved across the Central Great Lakes early on October 7th. A cold front trailing this low swept across northern Ohio. Strong winds behind the front downed a few trees and power lines. Most of this damage occurred in northeastern Ohio.

Damage
$210,000
Events
4

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2009Strong Wind in Pennsylvania, October 7, 2009

A strong area of low pressure moved across the Central Great Lakes early on October 7th. A cold front trailing this low swept east across northwestern Pennsylvania during the evening of the 6th. Strong winds behind the front downed a few trees and power lines.

Damage
$185,000
Events
3

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2011Strong Wind in Arkansas, October 7, 2011

High pressure to the east of Arkansas and low pressure developing to the west brought gusty winds to Arkansas on the 7th. The gusty winds caused a large tree limb to fall into a picnic area at a pumpkin patch on Craig Rd. near Scott in southeastern Pulaski County.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Events
1

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2011Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, October 7 to 8, 2011

Ending a stretch of 2.5 weeks of bone-dry weather, and also ending a streak of nearly six weeks with no severe thunderstorms in the 24-county area, this Friday afternoon and evening featured a concentrated corridor of strong to severe storms and heavy rainfall mainly across…

Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
34

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2013Damaging Winds in New York, October 7, 2013

Ahead of a strong cold front, a southerly flow allowed for a warm and humid air mass to move into the region. Temperatures were quite warm for early October, with temperatures reaching well into the 60s and 70s.

Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
36

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2013Strong Wind in Vermont, October 7, 2013

The combination of a strong area of low pressure moving across Ontario and Quebec provinces in Canada and strong high pressure in the Canadian Maritimes created a strong pressure gradient that resulted in low-level winds of 45 to 60 knots, from the south, between 3,000 and 6,000…

Damage
$130,000
Events
9

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2017Damaging Winds in Kentucky, October 7, 2017

As the remnants of Hurricane Nate lifted into the lower Ohio Valley on October 7-8, the system interacted with an approaching cold front from the Upper Midwest. This brought widespread rainfall between 2 and 4 inches with isolated reports of flash flooding.

Damage
$50,000
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
3

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2020Damaging Winds in Massachusetts, October 7, 2020

A high-end severe weather event unfolded across the Northeast on Wednesday October 7, 2020. A line of thunderstorms originated across New York state and moved eastward into New England during the afternoon hours, producing widespread damage.

Deaths
1
Damage
$5,000
Strongest
52 kt wind
Events
14

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2020Damaging Winds in New York, October 7, 2020

A dynamic upper level shortwave and a cold frontal boundary sparked numerous thunderstorms during the afternoon of the 7th across Central New York. Many of these storms became severe and produced widespread tree and powerline damage across the area.

Damage
$273,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
41

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Winter storms and snow

1 on October 7, oldest first.

2000Ice Storm in New Mexico, October 7 to 8, 2000

A rare freezing rain event swept south over the Sandia and Manzano Mountains reaching as far south as the Sacramento Mountains. A shallow layer of cold air had banked up against the eastern slopes of the central and southern mountains.

Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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Heat and drought

3 on October 7, oldest first.

2023Heat in Florida, October 7, 2023

Southerly winds across the area ahead of a cold front over North Florida caused temperatures to be above normal across SE Florida, with high temperatures in the lower 90s and heat index values around 100 degrees.

Injuries
26
Events
1

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2024Heat in Arizona, October 7 to 10, 2024

Hot temperatures 8 to 16 degrees above normal caused record-breaking heat across Southeast Arizona. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three individuals in Douglas, Bisbee, and Ajo.

Deaths
4
Events
4

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Cold

2 on October 7, oldest first.

2020Cold in Maine, October 7 to 8, 2020

A low pressure system approaching from Eastern Ontario brought cool, wet conditions to the region. Upper air observations in the region indicated that temperatures at the top of Mt. Katahdin started just above freezing, then dropped just below freezing after the front passed.

Deaths
2
Injuries
2
Events
2

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Records set

1 on October 7, oldest first.

Wildfires

22 on October 7, oldest first.

1991Osgood Fire

The Osgood Fire started on October 7, 1991, in Nevada, and burned 3,819 acres.

When
October 7, 1991
Acres
3,819

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1995Blackfoot Fire

The Blackfoot Fire was discovered on October 7, 1995, in Idaho, and burned 3,980 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 7, 1995
Acres
3,980

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1996Wildfire in California, October 7 to 15, 1996

The fire known as Wild Cattle Canyon Fire burned over 20,000 acres mostly in the Las Padres National Forest and Big Sur area. This fire lasted 7 days and was supported by an IMET from San Juaoquin Valley NWFO.

Injuries
3
Damage
$5.5 million
Events
1

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1996Wild Fire

The Wild Fire was discovered on October 7, 1996, in California, and burned 25,620 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 7, 1996
Acres
25,620

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1999Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 7, 1999, in Hawaii County, Hawaii, and burned 5,000 acres.

When
October 7, 1999
Acres
5,000

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2000Devilspass Fire

The Devilspass Fire was discovered on October 7, 2000, in Elko County, Nevada, and burned 1,000 acres; the cause was recorded as railroad operations and maintenance.

When
October 7, 2000
Acres
1,000

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2000Journey Fire

The Journey Fire was discovered on October 7, 2000, in California, and burned 990 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 7, 2000
Acres
990

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2003Rothsay Fire

The Rothsay Fire was discovered on October 7, 2003, in Wilkin County, Minnesota, and burned 2,855 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 7, 2003
Acres
2,855

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2003Rabbit Creek Fire

The Rabbit Creek Fire was discovered on October 7, 2003, in Platte County, Wyoming, and burned 1,663 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 7, 2003
Acres
1,663

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2006Unnamed Fire

The Unnamed Fire was discovered on October 7, 2006, in Kittson County, Minnesota, and burned 925 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 7, 2006
Acres
925

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2009Mill Creek 4 Fire

The Mill Creek 4 Fire was discovered on October 7, 2009, in Humboldt County, California, and burned 3,689 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
October 7, 2009
Acres
3,689

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2015Mertz Fire

The Mertz Fire was reported on October 7, 2015, in Schleicher County, Texas, and burned 2,250 acres.

When
October 7, 2015
Acres
2,250

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2016Crane Fire

The Crane Fire was reported on October 7, 2016, in Washington County, Idaho, and burned 1,383 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
October 7, 2016
Acres
1,383

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2018Sun Fire

The Sun Fire was reported on October 7, 2018, in Tehama County, California, and burned 3,889 acres.

When
October 7, 2018
Acres
3,889

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2019Matson Fire

The Matson Fire was reported on October 7, 2019, in Franklin County, Washington, and burned 8,743 acres.

When
October 7, 2019
Acres
8,743

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2019Sac A Lait Fire

The Sac A Lait Fire was reported on October 7, 2019, in Cameron County, Louisiana, and burned 7,433 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 7, 2019
Acres
7,433

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2019Powell Lease Fire

The Powell Lease Fire was reported on October 7, 2019, in Sutton County, Texas, and burned 1,705 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
October 7, 2019
Acres
1,705

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2024Pine Fire

The Pine Fire was reported on October 7, 2024, in Deschutes County, Oregon, and burned 6,634 acres.

When
October 7, 2024
Acres
6,634.2

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Earthquakes

19 on October 7, oldest first.

20212021 Balochistan earthquake

An earthquake struck Pakistan's province of Balochistan near the city of Harnai on 7 October 2021. 9 Mww quake struck in the early morning at 03:01 local time, killing at least 42 people and injuring 300 others.

Where
Pakistan
Country
Pakistan
Deaths
42
Injured
300

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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20212021 Chiba earthquake

The 2021 Chiba earthquake was an earthquake that occurred in Japan at 22:41 JST on October 7, 2021. 5 mi) southwest of Chiba in Chiba Prefecture.

Where
Chiba
Country
Japan
Deaths
0
Injured
47

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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20232023 Herat earthquakes

3 each and their aftershocks affected Herat Province in western Afghanistan in early October 2023. The first two earthquakes occurred on 7 October at 11:11 AFT and 11:42 AFT near the city of Herat, followed by many aftershocks.

Where
Herat Province
Country
Afghanistan
Injured
1,688
Missing
485

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Volcanoes

1 on October 7, oldest first.

Tsunamis

4 on October 7, oldest first.

Space weather and aurora

6 on October 7, oldest first.

Other weather

12 on October 7, oldest first.

2022Dense Fog in California, October 7, 2022

On the morning of October 7th, dense fog developed around Coastal Monterey Bay and in the Salinas Valley. A Dense Fog Advisory was issued for the Northern Salinas Valley, Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast with visibilities reported at a quarter of a mile or less.

Injuries
6
Events
1

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Sources

Gathered from this site’s archives: the tornado record (NOAA SPC, and Grazulis before 1950), IBTrACS and the National Hurricane Center, NOAA NCEI’s Storm Events Database, Regional Snowfall Index, billion-dollar disasters list, State Climate Extremes Committee and hazard databases, USGS, NIFC, GFZ Potsdam’s Kp index (CC BY 4.0), the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, and Wikidata (CC0), with article leads from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, each credited where it appears. Rebuilt 2026-09-28.