Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for September 1, in any year, each linked to its full record.
Every event with a place, colored by kind. Tap one to open its record.
By deaths, damage and strength together, across every archive.
Earthquakes
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Tokyo, Yokohama, Japan. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 105,385 people, injured 52,074, destroyed 695,000 houses and did $600 million in damage.
Tsunamis
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sagami Bay, Japan, with a maximum water height of 13 meters. It killed 105,385 people, injured 52,074, destroyed 695,000 houses and did $600 million in damage.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast as a category 5 hurricane, 160 kt (185 mph), central pressure 910 mb. It killed 84 people in all. Hurricane Dorian was an extremely powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, which became the most intense on record to strike the Bahamas. It is tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Melissa in 2025 for the strongest landfall in the Atlantic basin in terms of maximum sustained winds.
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Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Dorian reached its peak of 160 kt (185 mph) with a central pressure of 910 mb, a category 5 storm.
Earthquakes
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Buyin-Zara, Iran. It killed 12,225 people, injured 2,776, destroyed 21,310 houses and did $30 million in damage.
Earthquakes
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Ferdow, Iran. It killed 700 people, destroyed 1,500 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
Wildfires
S. state of Minnesota that ignited on September 1, 1894, which burned an area of at least 200,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley.
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Billion-dollar disasters
A wildfire disaster that cost $6.6 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 22, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2003 to November 30, 2003.
Billion-dollar disasters
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $3.5 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 21, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2011 to September 5, 2011.
Billion-dollar disasters
A wildfire disaster that cost $2.3 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 21, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002.
Tsunamis
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Northern Sicily, Italy. It killed 250 people, destroyed 1,614 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
Billion-dollar disasters
A wildfire disaster that cost $1.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 16, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008.
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An F3 tornado touched down in Otoe County, Nebraska and tracked 5.9 miles, 600 yards wide at its widest, injuring 3. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: NW Nebraska City/Dunbar, NE.
An F4 tornado touched down in Butler, Bremer counties, Iowa and tracked 26.6 miles, 27 yards wide at its widest, injuring 7.
Hurricane Gustav was the 2nd major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It took shape as a tropical depression on the morning of August 25th just southeast of Haiti, and rapidly strengthened to hurricane status by the morning of August 26th.
Hurricane Gustav was the 2nd major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It took shape as a tropical depression on the morning of August 25th just southeast of Haiti, and rapidly strengthened to hurricane status by the morning of August 26th.
Hurricane Gustav was the 2nd major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It took shape as a tropical depression on the morning of August 25th just southeast of Haiti, and rapidly strengthened to hurricane status by the morning of August 26th.
Remnants of Hurricane Isaac moved northward into Eastern Arkansas on September 1st, 2012. Numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred across the area as a result. Some thunderstorms became severe producing damaging winds and a couple tornadoes.
On the 1st, several inches of rain dumped from Mena (Polk County) and Waldron (Scott County) to Russellville (Pope County), and Mountain View (Stone County). The ground was already saturated in parts of the west after more than a foot of precipitation in August.
An EF3 tornado touched down in Gloucester County, New Jersey and tracked 12.37 miles, 400 yards wide at its widest, injuring 2.
An EF2 tornado touched down in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and tracked 8.28 miles, 400 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 2.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida impacted the mid-Atlantic on September 1, 2021. As it moved northward, Ida began transitioning to a strong mid-latitude cyclone with pronounced frontal features, but with continued tropical moisture.
The remnants of Hurricane Ida impacted the mid-Atlantic on September 1, 2021. As it moved northward, Ida began transitioning to a strong mid-latitude cyclone with pronounced frontal features, but with continued tropical moisture.
Several rounds of thunderstorms brought severe weather hazards to the state of Utah, including flash flooding in southern and eastern Utah, and damaging winds, hail, and a tornado in Northern Utah.
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The 1821 Norfolk and Long Island Hurricane was an intense and record breaking tropical cyclone that devastated the East Coast of the United States in early September and was one of four known tropical cyclones that have made landfall in New York City. It has been estimated that a similar hurricane would cause about $250 billion in damages if such a storm were to occur in 2014.
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The 1878 Haiti–Florida hurricane, also known as the Kissimmee hurricane, was a large, slow-moving Atlantic hurricane that was the most severe to impact the island of Trinidad since 1838. It also caused significant damage to portions of the Greater Antilles, chiefly Hispaniola, and eastern North America, primarily via powerful winds, storm surge, and rainfall-induced flooding.
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An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph).
An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Dauphin Island, AL as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 979 mb. The 1932 Florida–Alabama hurricane was a tropical cyclone that made two separate landfalls on the United States, causing devastation in affected areas. The third named storm and hurricane of the 1932 Atlantic hurricane season, it developed from a tropical disturbance north of Hispaniola on August 26.
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Hurricane Grace reached its peak of 165 kt (190 mph) with a central pressure of 915 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Ella crossed the coast near Les Cayes, Sud, Haiti as a category 2 hurricane, 95 kt (110 mph). Hurricane Ella brought flooding to the Greater Antilles and Texas in September 1958. The fifth named storm and third hurricane of the annual season, Ella developed from a tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles on August 30.
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Hurricane Amy reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 940 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Alice reached its peak of 130 kt (150 mph) with a central pressure of 955 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Ike reached its peak of 125 kt (145 mph) with a central pressure of 950 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Jova reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph) with a central pressure of 948 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Bing reached its peak of 135 kt (155 mph) with a central pressure of 945 mb, a category 4 storm.
On the evening of Tuesday, August 31st old Hurricane Dennis was downgraded to a Tropical Storm. By 0500 EDT Wednesday, September 1st Tropical Storm Dennis was located about 120 miles east of Cape Hatteras.
Hurricane Hernan reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 921 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Dujuan reached its peak of 125 kt (145 mph) with a central pressure of 916 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Fabian reached its peak of 125 kt (145 mph) with a central pressure of 944 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Nabi reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 898 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Ernesto crossed the coast near Long Beach, NC as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 985 mb. Hurricane Ernesto was the costliest tropical cyclone of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. The sixth tropical storm and first hurricane of the season, Ernesto developed from a tropical wave on August 24 in the eastern Caribbean Sea.
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Hurricane Felix crossed the coast as a tropical storm, 45 kt, central pressure 1001 mb. Hurricane Felix was an extremely powerful and destructive tropical cyclone which became the southernmost-landfalling Category 5 storm on record. It was the sixth named storm, second hurricane, and second Category 5 hurricane of the 2007 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Hurricane Gustav caused wind damage, flash flooding, and several tornadoes across southwest Louisiana. Hustav made landfall in Terrebonne Parish in the morning of September 2nd as a category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 110 mph.
Hurricane Gustav emerged into the southeast Gulf of Mexico as a major category 3 hurricane on August 31st after developing in the Caribbean Sea and moving across western Cuba.
Hurricane Gustav moved northwestward into the southeast Louisiana coast during the early morning hours of September 1st. The storm continued a steady northwestward motion into east central Louisiana and northwest Louisiana during the evening hours of September 1st.
Hurricane Gustav crossed the coast near Dulac, LA as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 954 mb. Hurricane Gustav was the second most destructive tropical cyclone of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. The seventh tropical cyclone, third hurricane, and second major hurricane of the season, Gustav caused serious damage and casualties in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and the United States.
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Hurricane Gustav emerged into the southeast Gulf of Mexico as a major category 3 hurricane on August 31st after developing in the Caribbean Sea and moving across western Cuba.
Hermine formed in the Florida Straits south of Key West on August 28th. It remained a very disorganized tropical depression for a few days before the environment around it gradually became more favorable and it became a tropical storm late in the day on the 30th.
Hurricane Hermine impacted the Florida big bend in early September with significant storm surge along the coast and strong winds inland which downed numerous trees and power lines, resulting in extended power outages in Tallahassee.
Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast as a category 5 hurricane, 160 kt (185 mph), central pressure 910 mb. It killed 84 people in all. Hurricane Dorian was an extremely powerful and catastrophic tropical cyclone, which became the most intense on record to strike the Bahamas. It is tied with the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Melissa in 2025 for the strongest landfall in the Atlantic basin in terms of maximum sustained winds.
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Hurricane Dorian reached its peak of 160 kt (185 mph) with a central pressure of 910 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Dorian moved slowly northwest away from Grand Bahama Island late in the evening September 2.
Hurricane Maysak reached its peak of 120 kt (140 mph) with a central pressure of 930 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Hinnamnor reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 915 mb, a category 5 storm.
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season was a near-average yet destructive Atlantic hurricane season. Despite having an average number of named storms and a below average amount of major hurricanes, it became the fourth-costliest Atlantic hurricane season on record, behind only 2024, 2005, and 2017, mostly due to Hurricane Ian.
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The 2022 Pacific hurricane season was a slightly above average hurricane season in the eastern North Pacific basin, with nineteen named storms, ten hurricanes, and four major hurricanes. Two of the storms crossed into the basin from the Atlantic.
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The driest September on record for Oklahoma City occurred in 1939 as only 0.06 inches of rain was measured. The wettest September for Oklahoma City was in 1991 when 11.85 inches of rain was measured.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
After peaking at 1444.77 feet MSL in 1998, the 1999 Devils Lake lake level rose roughly another 2 feet and fluctuated around 1447.00 feet MSL . This presented more challenges and problems to the people surrounding the lake.
About 2 inches of rain fell in about 2 hours.
Thunderstorms formed along a warm front that stretched across northern Lower Michigan. The first thunderstorms began in Leelanau County around 400 pm and intensified quickly over the next hour.
Part of the remnants of Hurricane Flossie, moved across Southwest California over a three day period.On 09/01/01, thunderstorms formed over the mountains and deserts of San Diego and Riverside Counties.
Record rainfall event occurred across central Indiana starting in the evening of August 31 and continuing through the morning of September 2.
8 to 10 inches of rain fell across central Indiana during the Labor Day weekend causing major flooding along parts of the White River. In fact, Indianapolis received the most rain ever for a calendar day (7.2 inches) breaking the old record set in 1895 (6.8 inches).
Record flooding occurred along Fall Creek at Millersville. The creek crested at 15.7 feet. The flood stage is 9.0 feet. The flooding was the result of 8 to 10 inches of rain that fell over the Labor Day weekend.
Tides of 4 to 5 feet above normal...combined with 6 to 8 foot waves caused significant damage to homes, piers, bulkheads, boats, and marinas across portions of the Virginia's Northern Neck and Eastern Shore near the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic Ocean and adjacent tributaries.
Tides of 4 to 5 feet above normal...combined with 6 to 8 foot waves caused significant damage to homes, piers, bulkheads, boats, and marinas across portions of the Virginia Peninsula and Middle Peninsula near the Chesapeake Bay and adjacent tributaries.
The combination of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernnesto and a large high pressure system over eastern Canada produced heavy rain and flooding, strong and in some cases damaging winds, tidal flooding and beach erosion in New Jersey.
The extreme outer bands of Tropical Storm Hanna impacted Puerto Rio during the first week of September. Hanna's circulation induced a low level flow of south to southwest winds that pushed showers and thunderstorms from the Caribbean waters northward into the island.
Although the remnants of Isaac were centered over Missouri on the 1st, showers and thunderstorms spiraling in toward Isaac's center affected most of Arkansas on the 1st and into the wee hours of the 2nd.
The remnants of Harvey increased the southwesterly flow over Central North Carolina as it moved northeastward through Tennessee and Kentucky.
An upper level trough moved very slowly from the Rockies into the Plains during the first week of September, resulting in several days of showers and thunderstorms. Many storms became strong with gusty winds and hail, but the primary result was heavy rain and flooding.
Flash flooding that originated on August 31st continued across portions of the northeast Piedmont and central Coastal Plain of central North Carolina during the early morning hours of September 1st.
Extremely heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida overspread southeast New York during the evening of September 1 and continued through the early morning hours of September 2.
Post Tropical Cyclone Ida brought heavy rain to New Jersey on September 1. Rainfall totals were as high as 5 to 10 inches. The heavy rain caused significant flash flooding, mainly in the northern half of the state. It resulted in widespread property damage.
Post Tropical Cyclone Ida brought heavy rain to eastern Pennsylvania on September 1. Rainfall totals were as high as 5 to 10 inches. The heavy rain caused significant flash flooding, mainly in the southeastern part of the state. It resulted in widespread property damage.
Extremely heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ida overspread northeast New Jersey during the evening of September 1 and continued through the early morning hours of September 2.
The remnants of Ida produced widespread flooding along with instances of flash flooding across the area. Tropical moisture infiltrated the area and there were moderate amounts of instability as well.
An upper level storm system coming from the Eastern Pacific interacted with monsoonal moisture on September 1, 2023. The interaction of these features led to the development of heavy rain and thunderstorms, which caused several instances of flooding in the Coachella Valley.
A push of monsoon moisture, which began in August, fueled thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert. Several produced flash flooding, and one produced hail.
A deep southerly fetch of rich moisture up from the Gulf of California led to scattered to widespread heavy rainfall in Imperial and eastern Riverside counties during the afternoon of the 1st.
A significant heavy rainfall event occurred early in the month across mainly the Concho Valley, northern Heartland and southern Big Country due to a slow moving upper level storm system and a very moist tropical airmass, which was near record levels for early September.
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On September 1, 1979, 80 to 90 mph winds occurred with a severe thunderstorm in the Stillwater area. The strong winds damaged 13 aircraft and several cars at the Stillwater Municipal Airport.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
The remnants of Ernesto along the Mid Atlantic coast combined with strong high pressure over New England produced very strong winds across eastern and southeast Virginia.
A cluster of thunderstorms knocked over a few trees across Upstate South Carolina.
A severe thunderstorm that moved over Orlando Executive Airport produced a 62 mph wind gusts that flipped over two small planes, resulting in one fatality and one injury.
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Drought persisted through September across the southwestern part of South Central Texas. Monthly crop damages are based on the estimated annual loss to agriculture across all of Texas through this year. Property damages do not include business or commercial revenue losses.
A very dry period from May through September resulted in drought-like conditions across much of central and eastern Virginia.
The dry spell that existed the last 10 days of August persisted through the first three weeks of September. Little or no rain fell during this period. University of Georgia agricultural experts estimated crop losses at $66.5 million statewide.
The dry spell that existed the last 10 days of August continued through the first three weeks of September, especially over the south half of the state.
Drought conditions continued across most of northern Ohio during September. Widespread heavy rain occurred on the 29th but did little to help crop conditions. For the month, only 1.63 inches of rain fell in Mansfield making it the 9th driest September on record.
The severe summer drought took a major toll on crops and plants across West Kentucky. Rainfall at Paducah for the three-month period from July through September was about an inch and a half. This compares to a 3-month average of around 10 inches.
The drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal and in some cases heavier than normal rainfall returned.
A very dry spring and summer caused major crop failures and some wells to run dry. Many streams and rivers were also brought to their lowest recorded levels. The crops most affected were corn and hay, which dealt a major blow to dairy farmers.
The drought that gripped the Middle Atlantic States throughout much of the growing season eased in mid August. Normal, and in some cases, heavier than normal rainfall returned.
A very dry spring and summer caused major crop failures and some wells to run dry. Many streams and rivers were also brought to their lowest recorded levels. The crops most affected were corn and hay, which dealt a major blow to dairy farmers.
Excessive HeatA strong ridge of high pressure remained over the region, bringing record heat to Texas for the month of September, and the hottest weather of the summer.
As the 2000 growing season came to a close, south-central Nebraska continued in the grip of the year long drought.
A record setting heat wave continued over southeast Texas through the first week of September 2000.
Drought conditions that began the previous month became acute during the first part of September, especially during the first three days of the month. Temperatures soared to between 95 and 105 over the south half of the state.
Severe drought continued across southeast Texas through September 2000. The combination of excessive heat and dryness caused many wildfires to burn during the first week of the month including a 4500 acre fire in Liberty County on the 4th and a 1965 acre fire in Trinity County…
The extreme heat that gripped northern Missouri in late August continued into September. Temperatures on the first 3 days of the month flirted with the century mark. The high of 106 at Kansas City International Airport on September 2 was a record for that date.
As the 2000 growing season came to a close, north-central Kansas continued in the grip of a year-long drought.
A late summer Heat Wave continued from the last week in August into early September. High temperatures were in the middle 90s with the Heat Index ranging from 105 to around 110 degrees.
A prolonged summer drought gradually worsened, becoming severe in early September. Many parts of western Kentucky received no measurable rainfall through the first two weeks of September.
A prolonged summer drought gradually worsened, becoming severe by early September. Many parts of southwest Indiana received little or no measurable rainfall during August. At Boonville, only 0.08 inch was measured in August. Evansville reported an August total of 0.63 inch.
A prolonged summer drought gradually worsened, becoming severe by early September. Many parts of southern Illinois received little or no measurable rainfall in July.
A hiker succumbed to heat exhaustion in Modjeska Canyon. Temperatures in the area were 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drought conditions which began in May continued to plague the region in September. A large area of east and north Texas was considered to be in severe drought (D2) as classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Drought conditions this month have improved as a whole across Texas, but north Texas remained in the extreme and exceptional categories (D3 and D4) according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Despite several rainfall events this month, water deficits continued to be quite high.
The heat wave which started at the end of August continued into the first few days of September. The combination of above normal temperatures and relative humidity continued to produce excessive heat conditions across sections of Southern California.
Drought conditions continued to worsen through the summer months across north and central Georgia. Many areas of the state were nearing historical drought conditions by the end of the summer.
Strong high pressure and easterly flow brought hot, humid weather to much of Southern California.
Drought conditions worsened across southwest Virginia, as seventeen counties fell into a severe drought (D2) on September 1st. This severe drought continued through the end of September. Crop damage estimates are from county extension offices.
Drought conditions worsened across the northwest mountains of North Carolina, east into the foothills and piedmont. September 18th, saw nine counties in northwest North Carolina enter into extreme drought status (D3). This extreme drought continued through the end of September.
Severe drought conditions that developed late in August persisted through September. The persistent 500 mb high over the southeast and south central U.S. started to break down at times, allowing an increase in rainfall. At Carbondale, the monthly rainfall was 2.19 inches.
Severe to extreme drought conditions persisted across western Kentucky through September. The persistent 500 mb high over the southeast and south central U.S. started to break down at times, allowing an increase in rainfall. At Paducah, monthly rainfall was 1.99 inches.
Severe drought conditions that developed late in August worsened to extreme drought conditions in September. The persistent 500 mb high over the southeast and south central U.S. started to break down at times, allowing an increase in rainfall.
On September 8, 2011, much of Georgia was classified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Primary Natural Disaster Area due to an ongoing drought and excessive heat that has damaged thousands of acres of crops.
Exceptional (D4) drought continued to persist across the entire area through the month of September. September usually sees an uptick in the rainfall because of the weakening summer ridge pattern and occasional interaction with decaying tropical weather systems.
The Heat Wave that started August 31 continued into early September. St. Louis tied the all time record high for September by hitting 104 degrees on the 1st. St. Louis either tied or set a record high temperature from August 31 - September 3.
Extreme (D3) to Exceptional (D4) drought conditions that had been ongoing across central and southeast Illinois since June eased significantly during the month of September.
The month of September brought periods of monsoonal flow and as a result saw several precipitation events across the Texas Panhandle.
A strong upper level ridge brought widespread hot temperatures to the Bay Area leading up to and through Labor Day Weekend. Numerous daily and monthly records were broken as well as a few all time record max temperatures. Six Bay Area residents died as a result of the heat.
Hot temperatures resulted in several heat-associated fatalities during the first part of the month. Eight heat-associated fatalities (3 direct and 5 indirect) were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
The Desert Southwest remained under the influence of strong high pressure from the end of August into the beginning of September. Five direct fatalities were reported by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health.
Dry conditions developed rapidly across western Maine starting in the middle of May. The period May 16 to June 25 was exceedingly dry. There was some relief in late June and July, especially in the Western Maine Mountains and parts of the Mid-Coast. Southern Maine.
One person died in Las Vegas of heat related causes.
An anomalously strong ridge of high pressure, with 500 mb heights around 594 dm, was parked over the western CONUS for the start of September. This resulted in well above normal temperatures as well as excessive heat conditions at times.
This is the second of three entries documenting the long-duration excessive heat episode which lasted from August 30th through September 8th.
A persistence of above normal temperatures and minimal precipitation maintained or worsened long-term drought conditions.
Hot temperatures 3 to 6 degrees above normal were experienced across much of southeast Arizona September 1-4. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for three individuals, two in the Tucson metro area and one in the desert near Sells.
Three people died in Las Vegas of heat-related causes.
Two people died in Las Vegas of heat-related causes.
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S. state of Minnesota that ignited on September 1, 1894, which burned an area of at least 200,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley.
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The Lake Fire started on September 1, 1987, in California, and burned 18,413 acres.
The Strause Fire started on September 1, 1987, in California, and burned 6,392 acres.
The Cabot Creek Fire started on September 1, 1987, in Oregon, and burned 3,284 acres.
The Wild Fire started on September 1, 1989, in Montana, and burned 2,227 acres.
The Shorts Fire started on September 1, 1990, in Georgia, and burned 21,402 acres.
The Chelanbtte Fire started on September 1, 1991, in Washington, and burned 2,394 acres.
The Deckard Fire was discovered on September 1, 1994, in Wyoming, and burned 2,200 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Dugway 3 Fire was discovered on September 1, 1995, in Utah, and burned 11,610 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Aspen Hollow Fire was discovered on September 1, 1996, in Wyoming, and burned 2,780 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Indian Ridge Fire was discovered on September 1, 1997, in Idaho, and burned 2,400 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Herman Rid Fire was discovered on September 1, 1998, in Montana, and burned 4,926 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
A wildfire ignited on August 17th...20 miles west of Quincy in the steep terrain of the Feather River Canyon. The fire was pushed by strong winds for several days and significantly impacted Hwy 70 and the Bucks Lake Wilderness area.
The Unnamed Fire was discovered on September 1, 2000, in Newton County, Texas, and burned 15,864 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
The Unnamed Fire was discovered on September 1, 2000, in Liberty County, Texas, and burned 5,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Curve Fire burned 20,857 acres of land in the Angeles National Forest. The Curve Fire, which was caused by candles from a ritual sacrifice, destroyed 73 structures and injured at least 14 people.
The Curve Fire was discovered on September 1, 2002, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 20,857 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Deep Creek Fire was discovered on September 1, 2004, in Slope County, North Dakota, and burned 3,740 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
At the start of September, the Zaca Wildfire had yet to be fully contained. On September 2nd, full containment of the fire was achieved.
The Chouteau Co Asst Fire started on September 1, 2007, in Montana, and burned 2,645 acres.
The Ferguson Fire was discovered on September 1, 2011, in Oklahoma, and burned 39,907 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
The Hwy 46 MM 103 Fire was discovered on September 1, 2011, in Gooding County, Idaho, and burned 4,982 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.
The Jericho Fire was discovered on September 1, 2011, in Millard County, Utah, and burned 2,192 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Maggie Fire was reported on September 1, 2016, in Eureka County, Nevada, and burned 9,361 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Deer Creek Fire, Leiter, WY Fire was reported on September 1, 2017, in Sheridan County, Wyoming, and burned 190,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Highway 200 Complex was reported on September 1, 2017, in Sanders County, Montana, and burned 42,442 acres.
The Ferry Point Fire was reported on September 1, 2017, in Chelan County, Washington, and burned 9,500 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The La Tuna Fire was reported on September 1, 2017, in Los Angeles County, California, and burned 7,194 acres.
The Lakeside Fire was reported on September 1, 2018, in Tooele County, Utah, and burned 9,880 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Mile Marker 44 Fire was reported on September 1, 2018, in Yakima County, Washington, and burned 3,319 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Wagon Wheel Fire was reported on September 1, 2018, in Benton County, Washington, and burned 3,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Crystal Fire was reported on September 1, 2018, in Douglas County, Washington, and burned 2,610 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
A wildfire began in the range land near the town of Okanogan during the afternoon of September 1st. The fire burned 142 acres and damaged vehicles parked in a field near a garage.
Mainly dry fast moving thunderstorms moved north across portions of northwest California during August 16th and 17th. Several fires were ignited due to lightning.
Lightning started the Irving Peak and White River Fires in the Cascades. Their proximity to each other allowed them to be combined into one incident.
The Chilliwack Complex was reported on September 1, 2022, in Whatcom County, Washington, and burned 10,018 acres.
The Cayuse Mountain Fire was reported on September 1, 2022, in Idaho County, Idaho, and burned 5,077 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Unit 1 Fire was reported on September 1, 2022, in Jefferson County, Texas, and burned 3,990 acres.
The Scotch Creek Fire was reported on September 1, 2022, in Boundary County, Idaho, and burned 2,844 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
An incoming system brought strong winds and dry air into the Spokane Area. Two wildfires were started by unknown human causes and quickly spread through residential areas. A total of 270 structures were lost or damaged.
Ridge Creek Wildfire started on August 3 by unknown causes. It continued through September 25.
The Game Preserve Fire was reported on September 1, 2023, in Walker County, Texas, and burned 4,428 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Delabarre Fire was reported on September 1, 2023, in Jefferson County, Washington, and burned 3,554 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Pioneer Fire started on June 8 by unknown human cause. It continued through the month of September.
The Wood Fire was reported on September 1, 2024, in Pinal County, Arizona, and burned 7,211 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Copperfield Fire was reported on September 1, 2024, in Klamath County, Oregon, and burned 3,822 acres.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 12 miles Northeast of Leavenworth.
Labor Mountain Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 10 miles North of Cle Elum.
The Turner Gulch Fire started in early July due to a lightning strike 7.5 miles northeast of Gateway, Colorado to the east and south of Highway 141.
Crown Creek Wildfire started on August 29 by lightning. It was located 1 mile Southeast of Marble, Washington.
Tacoma Creek Fire started on September 1 by lightning. It was located 15 miles Northwest of Cusick.
The Labor Mountain Fire was reported on September 1, 2025, in Kittitas County, Washington, and burned 42,967 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire was reported on September 1, 2025, in Chelan County, Washington, and burned 42,958 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Rattlesnake Fire was reported on September 1, 2025, in Ferry County, Washington, and burned 21,845 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Tacoma Creek Fire was reported on September 1, 2025, in Stevens County, Washington, and burned 3,961 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
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A magnitude 8 earthquake struck Cumana, Venezuela. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 4 people.
An earthquake struck Palermo, Marsala, Mazzara, Italy. It killed 250 people, destroyed 1,614 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.
An earthquake struck Acapulco, Mexico. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Uttarakhand, Mathura (Muttra), India. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000) and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
An earthquake struck Nueva Vizcaya,bayombong, Philippines.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Charleston, South Carolina, United States. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 60 people and did $6 million in damage.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck High Bridge, New Jersey, United States. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Taiwan. It killed 5 people, injured 7 and destroyed 139 houses. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Philippines. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Tokyo, Yokohama, Japan. With the tsunami it caused, it killed 105,385 people, injured 52,074, destroyed 695,000 houses and did $600 million in damage.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Costa Rica. It killed 10 people.
An earthquake struck Aiquile, Central, Bolivia. It did $500,000 in damage.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Albania. It killed 2 people and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck South Sandwich Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Buyin-Zara, Iran. It killed 12,225 people, injured 2,776, destroyed 21,310 houses and did $30 million in damage.
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Shanxi Province, China. It destroyed 23 houses.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Southern, Greece. It killed 1 person, injured 123, destroyed 180 houses and did $14 million in damage.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Ferdow, Iran. It killed 700 people, destroyed 1,500 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Zangezur, Armenia. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Pago Pago, Apia, American Samoa. With the tsunami it caused, it killed few people (about 1 to 50).
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Honeydew, North, California, United States. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Gisborne, New Zealand. It caused a tsunami.
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Lanzarote, Spain erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 2. It killed few people (about 1 to 50).
Ubinas, Peru erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 2.
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A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck Cumana, Venezuela, with a maximum water height of 7.3 meters. It killed 4 people.
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck Cumana, Venezuela. It killed few people (about 1 to 50) and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Northern Sicily, Italy. It killed 250 people, destroyed 1,614 houses and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake struck S. Mexico, with a maximum water height of 4 meters. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Charleston, SC, United States.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck High Bridge, NJ, United States. It injured 1.
A tsunami struck Maupihaa, French Polynesia, with a maximum water height of 1.9 meters.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Taiwan. It killed 5 people, injured 7 and destroyed 139 houses.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6 earthquake struck Negros Island, Philippines.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Sagami Bay, Japan, with a maximum water height of 13 meters. It killed 105,385 people, injured 52,074, destroyed 695,000 houses and did $600 million in damage.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Samoa Islands, with a maximum water height of 1 meters. It killed few people (about 1 to 50).
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7 earthquake struck N. California, United States, with a maximum water height of 0.07 meters.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Gisborne, New Zealand, with a maximum water height of 0.21 meters.
A tsunami with a source recorded as landslide struck Ecstall River, Bc, Canada, with a maximum water height of 170 meters.
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A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm began September 1, 1990, reached Kp 7- and lasted 3 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 26; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 52 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
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A wildfire disaster that cost $3.0 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 4, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 1993 to November 30, 1993.
A wildfire disaster that cost $2.3 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 21, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2002 to November 30, 2002.
A wildfire disaster that cost $6.6 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 22, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2003 to November 30, 2003.
A wildfire disaster that cost $1.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 16, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2008 to November 30, 2008.
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $3.5 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 21, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 1, 2011 to September 5, 2011.
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The Nebukawa Station accident is a railway accident that occurred in Japan on September 1, 1923.
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Fisherman struck and killed by lightning at San Luis Pass.
A twenty-six year old female was swimming with her daughter in rough water near Gulf Shores Plantation. They were visiting the area from out of state. The pair got caught in a strong rip current and were swept 600 yards west of where they went into the water.
Russian foreign exchange student died in rip current.
Two residents drowned in rip currents at an unguarded section of beach. Both persons were weak swimmers and were in 4.5 feet of water when the rip currents pulled them into deeper water.
A man drowned in a rip current at Fort Lauderdale Beach.
A 65 year old male drowned at Navarre Beach.
One person died as a result of rip currents in Gulf Shores, AL.
Easterly flow and deep moisture produced scattered afternoon thunderstorms across the Nature Coast. A lightning strike from one of these storms killed a woman in Levy County.
A man died in a rip current.
A 75-year-old man was reported missing after he went snorkeling in Playa Guayan’s. His body was later recovered.
A young male drown due to a rip current.
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