Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for September 15, in any year, each linked to its full record.
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Billion-dollar disasters
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $12 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 28, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 2004 to September 29, 2004.
Billion-dollar disasters
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $4.3 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 13, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 1995 to September 17, 1995.
Billion-dollar disasters
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $8.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 5, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 2020 to September 17, 2020.
Volcanoes
Camiguin, Philippines erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 3. It killed 68 people.
Earthquakes
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Yunnan Province, China. It killed 37 people.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
An unnamed storm crossed the coast near North Key Largo, FL as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 949 mb. S. state of Florida since 1935.
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Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Igor reached its peak of 135 kt (155 mph) with a central pressure of 924 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Ivan made landfall near Gulf Shores, AL, during the predawn hours of September 16. Maximum sustained winds reached 50 knots, with gusts to 62 knots at Buoy 42039, 80 miles south of Panama City, FL. The lowest sea-level pressure was 999.6 mb at Panama City.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Sarah reached its peak of 165 kt (190 mph) with a central pressure of 905 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Hugo reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Oscar reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 930 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricanes and tropical storms
Hurricane Choi-Wan reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
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An F2 tornado touched down in Onondaga County, New York and tracked 9.8 miles, 150 yards wide at its widest, killing 3 and injuring 40. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Syracuse/E Long Branch, NY.
An F2 tornado touched down in Bolivar County, Mississippi and 200 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 1. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: N Cleveland, MS.
On this day in 1950, an F2 tornado formed just northwest of Sasakwa in Seminole County. The worst damage was 3 miles north of town. Four people were hospitalized, three of which were in a car. Damage costs were near $80,000.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Tornado formed 6 miles south of Utopia and moved northward to 2 miles south of Utopia before dissipating. It knocked over numerous trees of 15 to 20 foot diameter, damaging vehicles, trailers and barns along the way.
An F1 tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Locust Bayou. The tornado traveled northeastward for approximately 2 miles before lifting. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of some roof damage to 6 houses and a church.
A house was unroofed by a brief tornado.
Strong winds destroyed a barn, damaged a house and a pickup truck, and blew down large trees and power lines.
The f0 tornado touched down near Quail Hollow along Rattlesnake Hammock Road and moved to the west northwest to the Riviera Golf Course. Storefront glass was shattered. Signs...tree limbs and street lights were blown down.
Heavy rains from Hurricane Floyd accumulated around 20 inches and caused the worst flooding in county history. High water closed many roads and inundated low-lying areas.
For the second day in a row, vertical wind shear combined with monsoon moisture to produce several instances of severe weather. Hail did significant damage in Prescott Valley and in Dewey, with newspaper accounts indicate widespread damage to cars and skylights.
Between 1108 and 2110 LST on Wednesday, September 15th the Morehead City/Newport office issued 20 tornado warnings. That is an average of two warnings per hour for ten hours. At least ten of the tornadoes were reported by spotters during the event.
Two houses destroyed one half mile apart near the Albemarle Sound. Also, several other homes were damaged and trees were down.
An F2 tornado touched down in Calhoun County, Florida and tracked 7 miles, 600 yards wide at its widest, killing 4 and injuring 5.
26 tornadoes were recorded on September 15, 2004, in Florida, Alabama, Georgia. They killed 6 people.
The supercell thunderstorm which spawned tornadoes in Franklin and Liberty counties, produced a strong F2 tornado, which touched down just southeast of Van Lierop Road, a few miles east of Highway 69.
A strong F1 tornado touched down near the St Andrews recreation area. It damaged dozens of restaurants, stores and shops as it moved north along Thomas Drive. Seven persons were injured at a seafood restaurant near Grand Lagoon.
A wood-frame house was lifted 60 feet off its foundation and thrown into a field. Of the seven family members inside, one was killed and another injured. Several other homes were damaged. Reported by a HAM radio operator.
An F1 tornado touched down in Bay County, Florida and tracked 5 miles, 200 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 7.
An F1 tornado touched down in Bay County, Florida and tracked 5 miles, 200 yards wide at its widest, killing 1 and injuring 1.
A strong F2 tornado touched down about four miles west of Cypress. It damaged 10 mobile homes and destroyed 25 others in the Gold Drive Trailer Park. Three occupants were injured. The tornado moved northwest and damaged 10 mobile homes in the Brogdon Lane Trailer Park on U.S.
A tornado toppled numerous trees and power lines along its path. Reported by a HAM radio operator.
A tornado caused minor damage to nine homes and two businesses in Colquitt. Reported by the Miller County EMA.
A tornado uprooted numerous trees along its path between Carrabelle and Morgan Place. Reported by the Franklin County EMA.
Trees were uprooted and twisted. Power lines were knocked down. Reported by the Baker County EMA.
Thunderstorms developed in the late afternoon southwest of Holdrege and moved east across the region. These thunderstorms brought hail up to the size of baseballs and a tornado to parts of south-central Nebraska.
A tornado did extensive tree damage and some structual damage throughout the town of Surprise including destroying a mobile home and tearing the roof off of a bar.
A combination of a low pressure area along the Kansas Oklahoma border, and an outflow boundary across South Central Kansas, led to the development of supercell thunderstorms across South Central Kansas.
A series of convective events impacted the region during the day and into the overnight hours. Thunderstorms initially affected central Missouri producing heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
Hurricane Sally made landfall early on the morning of September 16 across Gulf Shores Alabama. The greatest impacts to the tri-state area came in the form of very heavy rain and significant flooding on and away from area rivers.
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An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph).
An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 980 mb.
An unnamed storm crossed the coast as a tropical storm, 50 kt.
An unnamed storm crossed the coast near Wainscott, NY as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 954 mb. The 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane was a destructive and powerful tropical cyclone that swept across a large portion of the United States East Coast in September 1944. New England was most affected, though so were the Outer Banks, Mid-Atlantic states, and the Canadian Maritimes.
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An unnamed storm crossed the coast near North Key Largo, FL as a category 4 hurricane, 115 kt (130 mph), central pressure 949 mb. S. state of Florida since 1935.
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An unnamed storm reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph), a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Hilda crossed the coast near George Town, George Town, Cayman Islands as a category 1 hurricane, 65 kt (75 mph), central pressure 995 mb. Hurricane Hilda was a strong Category 3 hurricane that was the second in a succession of three hurricanes to strike near Tampico, Mexico. The eighth named storm of the 1955 Atlantic hurricane season, Hilda formed from a tropical wave on September 10 near the Lesser Antilles.
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Hurricane Sarah reached its peak of 165 kt (190 mph) with a central pressure of 905 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Ethel crossed the coast near West Gulfport, MS as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 mph), central pressure 980 mb. Hurricane Ethel was one of two major hurricanes in the 1960 Atlantic hurricane season. The sixth known tropical cyclone, fifth named storm, and fourth hurricane of the season, Ethel developed from a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico on September 14.
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Hurricane Elsie reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph) with a central pressure of 945 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Harvey reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph) with a central pressure of 946 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Hugo reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Gert crossed the coast near Bluefields, South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua as a tropical storm, 35 kt, central pressure 1005 mb. Hurricane Gert was a large and deadly tropical cyclone that caused extensive flooding and mudslides throughout Central America and Mexico in September 1993. The seventh named storm and third hurricane of the annual hurricane season, Gert originated as a tropical depression from a tropical wave over the southwestern Caribbean Sea on September 14.
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Hurricane Melissa reached its peak of 135 kt (155 mph) with a central pressure of 920 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Oscar reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 930 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Ismael crossed the coast near Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 mph), central pressure 988 mb. Hurricane Ismael killed 116 people in Mexico during the 1995 Pacific hurricane season. It developed from a persistent area of deep convection on September 12, and steadily strengthened as it moved to the north-northwest.
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Hurricane Violet reached its peak of 130 kt (150 mph) with a central pressure of 940 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Hortense crossed the coast near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 mph), central pressure 978 mb. Hurricane Hortense was the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico since Hurricane Hugo in 1989, and the second most intense hurricane during the 1996 Atlantic hurricane season. The eighth tropical cyclone, eighth named storm, and sixth hurricane of the season, Hortense developed on September 3 from a tropical wave in the central Atlantic Ocean.
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Hurricane Floyd produced more human misery and environmental impact in North Carolina than any disaster in memory. The 15-20 inches of rain that fell across the eastern half of the state caused every river and stream to flood. Many rivers set new flood records.
Hurricane Floyd was a Category 1 hurricane as it crossed the Wakefield WFO county warning area.
Hurricane Floyd, with wind gusts around 90 mph caused widespread downed trees and power outages. In Brunswick County, power was out to 95% of the county. The wind did major damage to the roof of Brunswick Community Hospital.
Hurricane Floyd was a Category 1 hurricane as it crossed the Wakefield WFO county warning area.
Hurricane Floyd weakened to a category three hurricane as it approached the southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina coasts on the morning of September 15th.The storm brushed the area during the late afternoon and evening as it took a more north and northeast course toward…
Hurricane Floyd - Thirty homes damaged, ten hotels with roof damaged. Extensive beach erosion. Six to eight inches of rainfall caused major flooding in St. Augustine. Highest gust at SAUF1 67 mph at 700 AM EST.
Hurricane Floyd - More than 50 homes damaged... 20 with structural, 30 with minor. One business with roof damage. Extensive beach erosion. Storm surge deposited 3-4 feet of sand on CR-105 in Fernandina Beach.
Hurricane Floyd - Three homes with major damage, five with minor damage by wind and falling trees. Max wind at JAX 46 mph at 407 AM EST. Extensive beach erosion. More than 100 feet of the Jacksonville Beach was destroyed.
Hurricane Floyd was a Category 1 hurricane as it crossed the Wakefield WFO county warning area. Tropical storm force wind gusts occurred over the northwest quadrant of the storm over portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.
Hurricane Ivan made landfall near Gulf Shores, AL, during the predawn hours of September 16. Maximum sustained winds reached 50 knots, with gusts to 62 knots at Buoy 42039, 80 miles south of Panama City, FL. The lowest sea-level pressure was 999.6 mb at Panama City.
Hurricane Ivan moved steadily northward across the north central Gulf of Mexico on September 15th before turning north-northeast and making landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a Category 3 hurricane during the early morning of September 16th.
Hurricane Ivan moved steadily northward across the the north-central Gulf of Mexico on September 15th before turning north-northeast and making landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a Category 3 hurricane during the early morning of September 16th.Hurricane Ivan made landfall…
Storm surges of six feet caused moderate to severe beach erosion. Four waterfront homes collapsed and washed out into the Gulf. Several homes sustained significant foundation erosion and will have to be condemned. Reported by the Gulf County EMA and St.
Hurricane Ivan weakened to a tropical storm as it moved north into southwest Alabama on September 16. The maximum sustained and peak wind gust recorded was 44 and 54 knots, respectively, at Dothan, AL. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1000 mb at Dothan.
Hurricane Ivan weakened to a tropical storm as it moved into southwest Alabama on September 16. The maximum sustained wind recorded was 29 knots at Albany, GA. The peak wind gust recorded was 37 knots at Valdosta, GA. The lowest sea-level pressure was 1003 mb at Albany.
Hurricane Jeanne crossed the coast as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 991 mb. Hurricane Jeanne was one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes on record, producing damaging floods in Haiti in September 2004 that killed 3,006 people. Jeane also moved through the Bahamas as a major hurricane, roughly three weeks after Hurricane Frances moved through the archipelago.
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Hurricane Shanshan reached its peak of 120 kt (140 mph) with a central pressure of 922 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Choi-Wan reached its peak of 140 kt (160 mph) with a central pressure of 918 mb, a category 5 storm.
Hurricane Igor reached its peak of 135 kt (155 mph) with a central pressure of 924 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Julia reached its peak of 120 kt (140 mph) with a central pressure of 948 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Karl crossed the coast near Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico as a tropical storm, 55 kt, central pressure 991 mb. Hurricane Karl was the most destructive tropical cyclone on record to strike the Mexican state of Veracruz. The eleventh tropical storm, sixth hurricane, and fifth and final major hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, Karl formed from an area of low pressure which had formed off of the northern coast of Venezuela on September 11.
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Hurricane Manuel crossed the coast near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Michoacan, Mexico as a tropical storm, 60 kt, central pressure 985 mb. Hurricane Manuel was a catastrophic tropical cyclone that brought widespread flooding across much of Mexico in September 2013, in conjunction with Hurricane Ingrid. The fifteenth named storm and seventh hurricane of the annual hurricane season, Manuel originated from a strong area of low pressure south of Acapulco on September 13.
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Hurricane Odile crossed the coast near Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph), central pressure 941 mb. Hurricane Odile was a powerful and destructive Pacific hurricane that is tied for the most intense landfalling tropical cyclone in the Baja California Peninsula during the satellite era. Odile inflicted widespread damage, particularly in the Mexico state of Baja California Sur, in addition to causing lesser impacts on the Mexican mainland and Southwestern United States.
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Hurricane Kiko reached its peak of 115 kt (130 mph) with a central pressure of 950 mb, a category 4 storm.
Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, AL at 5am on Wednesday, September 16th as a strong Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Hurricane Sally made landfall in Gulf Shores, AL at 5am on Wednesday, September 16th as a strong Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Tropical Storm Lester was a short-lived tropical cyclone that caused severe rainfall and flash flooding in southern Mexico in September 2022. The thirteenth named storm of the 2022 Pacific hurricane season, Lester developed from an area of disturbed weather that formed offshore the Pacific Coast of Mexico on September 13.
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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-most active Atlantic hurricane season on record with 20 named storms forming, tied with 1933. Among them, 7 became hurricanes, with 3 reaching major hurricane strength.
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A 63-year old man drowned near 9 am CST as he attempted to cross the North Fork of the Guadalupe River along highway 1340 for the second time that morning. He had previously crossed and was returning when his vehicle was swept downstream.
Bands of heavy rain circulating around low pressure became enhanced by the relatively warm waters of Lake Erie. The activity focused in the northwest portion of the county with the cities of Kenmore, Tonawanda, and northwest Buffalo bearing the brunt of the heaviest downpours.
Up to ten inches of rain fell in southeastern Shackelford County overnight September 14th and 15th.
As a result of the abnormally high level of the Neuse River, the Contentnea Creek overflowed closing several streets in Grifton and flooding several homes.
Rainfall associated with Hurricane Floyd produced unprecedented flash flooding across the eastern half of the state. Every river and stream flooded nearby roads and communities.
Very heavy rain from Hurricane Floyd, falling on soils saturated by heavy rain of the previous 3 weeks, produced widespread flooding and flash flooding across northeast North Carolina, from the Roanoke River eastward.
Very heavy rain from Hurricane Floyd produced widespread flooding and flash flooding across much of central and eastern Virginia, and northeast North Carolina.
Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed over the southwestern Panhandle and the western South Plains during the late afternoon of the 15th.
Heavy rain estimated at 2 to 3 inches swept over Ruidoso producing heavy runoff into Gavilan, Eagle and Paradise Canyons which swept south filling these normally dry arroyos to near record water levels.
Additional heavy rainfall of two to three inches, associated with the outer western bands of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, caused flooding to roadways and residential homes across already saturated soils of Manatee county.
Thunderstorms dumped up to 3.25 inches of rain in less than two hours causing widespread flooding across Erie County. Water up to three feet in depth was reported on some roads with several additional roads washed out.
Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Henri produced copious amounts of rain during the early morning of the 15th across northern New Castle County and hit Mill Creek Hundred in the northwest part of the county the hardest.
Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Henri produced copious amounts of rain during the early morning of the 15th across Chester County. The heaviest rain fell from Downingtown south through Kenneth Square.
Very heavy rain struck northwest and extreme northern Iowa at mid-month. An area of thunderstorms, bringing mostly 1 to 2 inch rain amounts, fell across northwest Iowa on the night of the 13th and morning of the 14th.
A series of thunderstorms that circulated around a circulation aloft caused torrential downpours across eastern sections of Ocean County and caused widespread flash flooding of smaller streams and roadways.
High flows from tributaries emptied into the Illinois River, causing water levels to rise to record heights.
Major flooding occurred along the Kankakee River over northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois. The most severe flooding occurred near Shelby, IN, where the second highest crest on record, 12.86 feet, occurred on the 18th.
Water releases from an upstream reservoir on the Rio Grande caused flooding in Val Verde County.
The Huron River at Hamburg reached its 4th highest stage on record due to heavy rain of close to 6 inches which fell during the weekend of September 13th to 14th.
A storm system wobbled from eastern Texas into southwest Arkansas in mid-September. Precipitation became widespread just to the north and east of the system late on the 15th in west central, central and northeast sections of the state.
A broad cutoff upper low, which had been located over central Texas, was beginning to move very slowly east by the 16th.
The combination of a low pressure system which crossed the region from the Southern Plains and rich gulf moisture produced locally heavy rains across Southeast Arkansas. These rains produced some flash flooding across Chicot County on the afternoon of the 15th.
The combination of an area of low pressure coming from the plains and rich gulf moisture produced some isolated severe weather during the afternoon of the 15th in Leflore County.
Thunderstorms moved through southeast Kansas producing flooding across the region. Additional strong to severe thunderstorms produced wind damage from near Pittsburg to Baxter Springs during the evening hours as the storms moved into Missouri.
A low pressure system in northern Arizona interacted with abundant moisture to produce showers and thunderstorms across southern Arizona. Some of the storms produced large hail, torrential rains, and strong winds.
The combination of good moisture and instability, combined with local effects and an upper level trough to produced scattered to numerous showers with thunderstorms mainly over the interior and southwest sections of Puerto Rico.
The headwaters of the South Platte River caused widespread flooding as it moved through Morgan, northwest Washington and Logan Counties. The damage was not as extensive in Sedgwick County.
Strong storms produced heavy rain and flash flooding across Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs. A man drowned in Sand Creek due to fast-flowing water in the channel. Strong storms also flooded rural roads in eastern Fremont County north of Penrose.
A stationary upper level low pressure system that settled into the Great Basin around the 10th provided a steady stream of near record subtropical atmospheric moisture over New Mexico.
A persistent area of high pressure over the Eastern United States setup a deep east to southeast flow off the Gulf of Mexico which provided plenty of moisture to Otero County.
During the late afternoon and through the evening a severe thunderstorm moved into Northwest Kansas. The storm had a history of producing hail up to baseball size, which continued into Kansas. The storm continued producing hail up to baseball size as it approached Goodland.
Storms initiated out in the Nebraska Panhandle area the night prior, translating eastward through the night across northern Nebraska and southern South Dakota.
During the afternoon of Sunday, Sept. 15th, the local police department reported that an individual had disappeared in the Redwood River near the 100 block of West Bridge Street.
Rainfall accumulation over the period combined with previously saturated soils and elevated river levels produce flooding with damage to homes and neighborhoods.
Deep tropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas overspread the area and led to the development of bands of very heavy rainfall. The slow motion of these bands produced copious amounts of rain which led to flash flooding across portions of southwest Alabama.
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On September 15, 1987, strong winds blew a large tree onto a car that was traveling along Highway 77 between Oklahoma City and Norman. Winds up to 70 mph were reported with the storms, which developed rapidly over central Oklahoma that day.
From the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.
Severe thunderstorm winds in Vernon in Wilbarger County blew out all of the windows and removed a large part of the roof of the administrative offices and gymnasium of a state hospital. Damage to the facilities was estimated at $1 to 2 million dollars.
High winds from the remnants of Hurricane Floyd on the evening of the 15th and the 16th, downed trees and powerlines. One tree was toppled onto a mobile home in Paces, killing a women and injuring a two week old infant.
EPD reported scattered trees and powerlines down.
Hail severely damage cotton crops near Portales.
Severe thunderstorm winds caused widespread damage to trees and roofs in the Llano area. The winds also blew down power lines.
A roof was blown off a house. A peanut shed and two mobile homes were damaged. Reported by the Seminole County EMA.
Barn damaged between Boyd and Rhome.
Severe thunderstorms developed over parts of Imperial County and moved rapidly northeast during the evening hours. By far, the most damage to structures and trees occurred in Palo Verde, in far northeast Imperial County.
With a low-amplitude ridge in place over the Great Basin and surface high pressure located over northern Arizona, an initial surge of tropical moisture ahead of then Tropical Storm Odile helped prime the atmosphere for showers and thunderstorms.
Widespread thunderstorms produced a few severe wind gusts and hail, along with heavy rain on this Thursday. The evolution of thunderstorms was complex during this event.
A few storms produced severe hail a possibly a couple severe wind gusts on this Friday afternoon and evening. The first couple storms formed southwest of Holdrege between 3 and 4 PM CST.
Tropical Cyclone Florence made landfall on the 15th and moved slowly west while weakening through the 16th. Gusty winds resulted in a few trees and power lines falling across portions of western North Carolina, with some trees falling on vehicles and structures.
Tropical Cyclone Florence made landfall on the 15th and moved slowly west while weakening through the 16th. Gusty winds resulted in a few trees and power lines falling across portions of the South Carolina Piedmont, with some trees falling on vehicles, structures, and roads.
Strong onshore flow around TS Humberto created squally conditions and very dangerous surf. An extremely hazardous surf and rip current day made it extremely hard for Ocean Rescue to extract a male caught in a rip current.
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Strong high pressure over California resulted in very hot and dry conditions around the 15th, up to 15 degrees warmer than seasonal averages. By 0900 PST, temperatures were already pushing 100 degrees in many inland valley locations and even closer to the coast.
Very dry conditions occurred over Central Mississippi during the summer months with severe drought conditions developing over the area by September.
Very dry conditions occurred over Northeast Louisiana during the summer months with severe drought conditions developing over the area by September.
Very dry conditions occurred over southeast Arkansas during the summer months with drought conditions developing over the area by late summer.
Precipitation continued well-below normal, varying from 10 to 25 percent of normal, across southeast South Dakota. Temperatures were mainly near normal.
Precipitation continued well-below normal across southwest Minnesota, varying from 10 to 25 percent of normal. Temperatures were mainly near to slightly below normal.
Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona ranged between 4 degrees below normal to 4 degrees above normal with Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a contributing factor in the cause of death for 2 individuals, one in Tucson and one in Nogales.
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An early season freeze occurred over northern Iowa on the morning of the 15th. Temperatures fell to as low as a record 26 F at Mason City, with a large area of 30 degree F temps or lower. This freeze came on the same date as a similar freeze in 2007.
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Wichita recorded 7.75 inches, Kansas’s hail: diameter, as the State Climate Extremes Committee lists it.
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The Unnamed Fire started on September 15, 1986, in California, and burned 4,402 acres.
The Davisknoll Fire started on September 15, 1987, in Utah, and burned 2,588 acres.
The TECHICK2 Fire started on September 15, 1989, in Idaho, and burned 1,156 acres.
The Robinson Spring Fire was discovered on September 15, 1992, in Oregon, and burned 10,706 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Pine Cr Fire was discovered on September 15, 1995, in Oregon, and burned 1,025 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Redwater/Lenzgraf Fire was discovered on September 15, 2000, in South Dakota, and burned 5,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The County Line Fire was discovered on September 15, 2000, in Alabama, and burned 4,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Unnamed Fire started on September 15, 2000, in Florida, and burned 3,525 acres.
The Unnamed Fire started on September 15, 2000, in Florida, and burned 1,798 acres.
The Eldorado Fire was discovered on September 15, 2000, in Boulder County, Colorado, and burned 1,087 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Stormy Pt Fire was discovered on September 15, 2000, in Douglas County, Washington, and burned 1,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Happy Camp Complex (Swillup) Fire was discovered on September 15, 2001, in California, and burned 8,055 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Michael Fire had an unknown ignition near Chimney Peak in southeast Tulare County. It consumed 388 acres at a cost of $460K. No fatalities occurred nor were structures lost.
The Unnamed Fire was discovered on September 15, 2003, in Maui County, Hawaii, and burned 1,000 acres.
The Wf Gatormarsh East Fire was discovered on September 15, 2005, in Texas, and burned 1,034 acres.
The Angel Fire began on September 15 about 1/2 mile northeast of downtown Julian in a remote section of Camp Stevens. The fire quickly spread eastward through Whispering Pines, into the Banner Grade, and then up the southwestern flank of Volcan Mountain.
The Stubble Fire was discovered on September 15, 2007, in Montana, and burned 1,051 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
The Shingle Mill Wfu Fire was discovered on September 15, 2008, in Lincoln County, Wyoming, and burned 1,381 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Unnamed Fire was discovered on September 15, 2008, in South Dakota, and burned 1,029 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
The Cougar Mountain Fire was discovered on September 15, 2010, in Grant County, Oregon, and burned 2,064 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Castle Rock Fire was discovered on September 15, 2010, in Elmore County, Idaho, and burned 900 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.
The Buckskin Fire was discovered on September 15, 2011, in Harney County, Oregon, and burned 2,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The White Mule Fire was discovered on September 15, 2011, in Malheur County, Oregon, and burned 949 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Table Mountain Complex was discovered on September 15, 2012, in Kittitas County, Washington, and burned 43,874 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Goat Fire was discovered on September 15, 2012, in Okanogan County, Washington, and burned 7,378 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.
The Boles fire started on the afternoon of 09/15/14 and spread quickly due to strong winds. It devastated the town of Weed in northern California. In a matter of hours 222 structures were lost, including many homes and part of a lumber mill.
The Lone Tree Fire was reported on September 15, 2015, in Dawes County, Nebraska, and burned 1,788 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Fill Fire was reported on September 15, 2016, in Navajo County, Arizona, and burned 3,265 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Roosevelt Fire began as a campfire that was left unattended and spread to eventually burned over 61,000 acres in Lincoln and Sublette Counties. The fire was reported by a father and son hunting party on September 15th in the Wyoming Range.
A human caused fire developed during the afternoon of September 15 in Herriman. The fire destroyed two homes before being contained that evening.
The Roosevelt Fire was reported on September 15, 2018, in Sublette County, Wyoming, and burned 61,522 acres.
The Ryan Fire was reported on September 15, 2018, in Jackson County, Colorado, and burned 28,585 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Mountain Man Fire was reported on September 15, 2018, in Washington County, Idaho, and burned 2,026 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Black Fire was reported on September 15, 2018, in Tooele County, Utah, and burned 1,545 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Poker Fire was reported on September 15, 2019, in Lake County, Oregon, and burned 23,400 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Wiltse Fire was reported on September 15, 2020, in Powder River County, Montana, and burned 1,047 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The Miller Ranch Fire was reported on September 15, 2022, in Clark County, Kansas, and burned 3,900 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.
The 2024 Portugal wildfires were a series of more than 1,000 wildfires, at least 128 labeled as devastating, that spread through central and northern Portugal between 15 and 20 September 2024, although the fires were controlled by 20 September, authorities and firefighters remained on the ground in order to be vigilant for several more days, burning more than 135,000 hectares of land, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people - amongst them were four firefighters -, the evacuation of…
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The Dry River Fire was reported on September 15, 2026, in Sutton County, Texas, and burned 8,939 acres; the cause was recorded as human.
The Dome Fire was reported on September 15, 2026, in Mariposa County, California, and burned 3,989 acres.
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An earthquake struck Ladnesa, Iran. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000).
An earthquake struck Switzerland. It killed some people (about 51 to 100).
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Kamp River, Austria. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000) and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
An earthquake struck Macedonia, Balkans NW, North Macedonia. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
An earthquake struck Ava (Innwa), Myanmar.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Yunnan Province, China. It killed 37 people.
An earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Komandorsky Island, Russia.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Northern, Chile. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Gisborne, Wairoa, New Zealand. It injured 5. It caused a tsunami.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Shanxi Province, China. It killed some people (about 51 to 100).
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Cotopaxi, Ecuador. It did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.
An earthquake struck Central, Italy.
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Solomon Islands.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Northeastern, Italy. It killed 11 people.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Italy-Balkans NW.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Enarotali, Irian Jaya, New Guinea, Indonesia. It killed 10 people and injured 7.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck S, Messinia, Berga, Nedousa, Greece. It injured 37.
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Luxian (Lu), Sichuan Province, China. It killed 3 people, injured 88, destroyed 809 houses and did $250 million in damage.
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Camiguin, Philippines erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 3. It killed 68 people.
Karangetang, Indonesia erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 2. It killed 1 person, injured 1 and destroyed 24 houses.
Adatarayama, Japan erupted. It killed 4 people.
Sinabung, Indonesia erupted with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 2.
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A tsunami struck SE. New Zealand.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Northern Chile.
A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck N. New Zealand.
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A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm began September 15, 1951, reached Kp 7- and lasted 66 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 83; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 52 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
A G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm began September 15, 1974, reached Kp 8 and lasted 27 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 88; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 45 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm began September 15, 2005, reached Kp 7 and lasted 12 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 52; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 50 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
A G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm began September 15, 2025, reached Kp 7- and lasted 15 hours, with a daily Ap as high as 48; at that Kp the aurora may be seen from about 52 degrees geomagnetic latitude.
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A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $4.3 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 13, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 1995 to September 17, 1995.
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $12 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 28, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 2004 to September 29, 2004.
A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $8.8 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 5, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 15, 2020 to September 17, 2020.
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14 year old Michael Allen Trumble was struck by lightning while standing under a tree, next to his dirt bike.
An elderly man drowned while attempting to rescue a young boy from a severe rip current caused by Tropical Storm Hanna. Reported by the Walton County EMA.
Strong surf on the 15th was blamed for the drowning of a man at Panama City Beach.
A cold frontal passage helped trigger thunderstorms preceding it across southeast New Jersey during the afternoon of the 15th.
A broad upper level Pacific trough moved through the West Coast on September 14-15 and tapped into remnant tropical cyclone Linda moisture west of the California Bight. Widespread and locally heavy rainfall developed across the entire CWA with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall common.
An elderly woman drowned when she drove into Island Lake after missing a curve in dense fog.
Long period swells from Florence, although subsiding, continued to produce 3 to 5 ft surf and high rip current activity along the Atlantic ocean beachfront on Saturday September 15th.
Dense fog contributed to a fatal two vehicle accident which occurred four miles west of Aberdeen around 8 am on Highway 12. A teenage boy was pulling onto Highway 12 in dense fog when his car was struck by a truck traveling east.
A 13 year-old boy and an 11 year-old boy were killed when lightning struck or nearly struck the crew boat that they were in, causing it to capsize on Lake Fairview in Orange County. Three other boys were able to make it to shore and survived.
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 2026-09-24.