September 2 in Weather History

219 events on record, 967 to 2026

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for September 2, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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  • Tornadoes
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  • Heat and drought
  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
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The most significant

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2019Hurricane Dorian makes landfall near Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast near Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas as a category 5 hurricane, 155 kt (180 mph), central pressure 914 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.

Wind at landfall
155 kt
Pressure
914 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
84
Damage
$7.0 billion

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Tsunamis

1992September 2, 1992 Tsunami at Nicaragua

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Nicaragua, with a maximum water height of 9.9 meters. It killed 170 people, injured 489, destroyed 1,500 houses and did $30 million in damage.

When
September 2, 1992
Magnitude
7.6
Water height
9.9 m
Deaths
170
Damage
$30 million
Where
Nicaragua

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Tsunamis

2009September 2, 2009 Tsunami at Java Sea, Indonesia

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Java Sea, Indonesia, with a maximum water height of 0.4 meters. It killed 81 people, injured 1,297 and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.

When
September 2, 2009
Magnitude
7
Water height
0.4 m
Deaths
81
Where
Java Sea, Indonesia

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By kind

Tornadoes

28 on September 2, oldest first.

1926F3 tornado, Gage County, Nebraska

An F3 tornado touched down in Gage County, Nebraska and tracked 3 miles, 300 yards wide at its widest, injuring 3. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: S Beatrice, NE.

Rating
F3
Injuries
3
Path
3 mi
Width
300 yd

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1947F3 tornado, Washington County, Pennsylvania

An F3 tornado touched down in Washington County, Pennsylvania and tracked 8.9 miles, 100 yards wide at its widest, killing 2 and injuring 20. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Washington County, PA.

Rating
F3
Deaths
2
Injuries
20
Path
8.9 mi
Width
100 yd

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2002Tornado in Wisconsin, September 2, 2002

The first tornadic supercell to rake Wisconsin this day started just west of Ladysmith and tore through the downtown before moving into rural parts of eastern Rusk County.

Injuries
27
Damage
$25 million
Strongest
F3
Events
1

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2002Tornado and Hail in Wisconsin, September 2, 2002

A tornado touched down about a mile northwest of Gilman (Taylor County) and moved southeast into the village a couple minutes later. A few trees and homes were lightly damaged before the tornado hit the Gilman school.

Damage
$4.0 million
Strongest
F2
Events
4

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2019Tornadoes and Hail in Minnesota, September 2, 2019

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed across North Dakota during the afternoon of Monday, September 2nd. This line of storms continued to move southeast across west central, central, and southern Minnesota during the evening.

Damage
$665,000
Strongest
EF1
Events
32

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

26 on September 2, oldest first.

1958Hurricane Ella makes landfall near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba

Hurricane Ella crossed the coast near Palma Soriano, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 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.

Wind at landfall
70 kt
Peak wind
95 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1985Hurricane Elena makes landfall near De Lisle, MS

Hurricane Elena crossed the coast near De Lisle, MS as a category 3 hurricane, 100 kt (115 mph), central pressure 959 mb. Hurricane Elena was a strong, destructive and erratic tropical cyclone that affected eastern and central portions of the Gulf Coast of the United States in late August and early September 1985. Threatening popular tourist destinations during the Labor Day weekend, Elena repeatedly deviated from its forecast path, triggering evacuations of unprecedented extent.

Wind at landfall
100 kt
Pressure
959 mb
Peak wind
110 kt

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1998Hurricane in Florida, September 2 to 3, 1998

Hurricane Earl, a minimal Category 1 storm, came ashore near Panama City, FL early Thursday, September 3, 1998. Earl weakened to a tropical storm as it tracked northeastward through Central Georgia.

Deaths
2
Injuries
2
Damage
$6.0 million
Events
17

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1998Hurricane in Florida, September 2 to 3, 1998

Hurricane Earl moved northeast across the Gulf of Mexico and brought low end tropical storm force wind gusts from Cedar Key in Levy county south to Sarasota in Sarasota county. Damage from "Earl" was considered minor.

Injuries
2
Damage
$1.1 million
Events
15

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2004Hurricane Frances makes landfall

Hurricane Frances crossed the coast as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph), central pressure 948 mb. S. state of Florida during the 2004 season.

Wind at landfall
110 kt
Pressure
948 mb
Peak wind
125 kt

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2006Hurricane John makes landfall near San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Hurricane John crossed the coast near San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico as a category 2 hurricane, 95 kt (110 mph), central pressure 958 mb. Hurricane John was a Category 4 hurricane that caused heavy flooding and extensive damage across most of the Pacific coast of Mexico in late August through early September 2006. John was the eleventh named storm, seventh hurricane, and fifth major hurricane of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
95 kt
Pressure
958 mb
Peak wind
115 kt

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2008Hurricane Hanna makes landfall near Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands

Hurricane Hanna crossed the coast near Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph), central pressure 977 mb. Hurricane Hanna was a moderately powerful but deadly tropical cyclone that caused extensive damage across the Western Atlantic, mostly in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the East Coast of the United States. The eighth named storm and fourth hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Pressure
977 mb
Peak wind
75 kt

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2009Hurricane Jimena makes landfall near Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Hurricane Jimena crossed the coast near Ciudad Constitución, Baja California Sur, Mexico as a category 2 hurricane, 90 kt (105 mph), central pressure 971 mb. Hurricane Jimena is tied with Hurricane Norbert as the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall on western portion of the Baja California Peninsula. Jimena was the twelfth named storm, fifth hurricane, third major hurricane and overall second-strongest tropical cyclone of the 2009 Pacific hurricane season.

Wind at landfall
90 kt
Pressure
971 mb
Peak wind
135 kt

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2016Tropical Storm in Georgia, September 2, 2016

Hurricane Hermine impacted southwest Georgia in early September with significant inland wind gusts which downed numerous trees and power lines. Rainfall generally ranged from 3-8 with minimal impacts from inland flooding. County by county impacts are as follows.

Injuries
1
Damage
$5.4 million
Events
20

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2016Hurricane Hermine makes landfall near Woodville, FL

Hurricane Hermine crossed the coast near Woodville, FL as a category 1 hurricane, 70 kt (80 mph), central pressure 981 mb. Hurricane Hermine was the first hurricane to make landfall in Florida since Hurricane Wilma in 2005, and the first to develop in the Gulf of Mexico since Hurricane Ingrid in 2013. The ninth tropical depression, eighth named storm, and fourth hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season, Hermine developed in the Florida Straits on August 28 from a long-tracked tropical wave.

Wind at landfall
70 kt
Pressure
981 mb
Peak wind
70 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2019Hurricane Dorian makes landfall near Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian crossed the coast near Lucaya, Freeport, Bahamas as a category 5 hurricane, 155 kt (180 mph), central pressure 914 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.

Wind at landfall
155 kt
Pressure
914 mb
Peak wind
160 kt
Deaths
84
Damage
$7.0 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2025Tropical Storm Peipah

Tropical Storm Peipah, known in the Philippines as Tropical Depression Kiko, was a weak tropical storm that affected Japan in early September 2025. The fifteenth named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, Peipah originated as a low-pressure area near Palau on August 30.

Ended
September 5, 2025

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2025Hurricane Lorena

Hurricane Lorena was a moderately strong tropical cyclone that affected parts of northwestern Mexico in early September 2025. The fourteenth named storm and eighth hurricane of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season, Lorena originated on August 18 from a tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa.

Ended
September 6, 2025

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Floods

30 on September 2, oldest first.

1999Flash Flooding in South Dakota, September 2 to 3, 1999

Very heavy rains from thunderstorms repeatedly going over the same area resulted in extensive flash flooding in a 30 to 40 mile wide band from Fort Pierre in southeast Stanley County to Hecla in northeast Brown County. Rainfall amounts in this corridor ranged from 3 to 7 inches.

Damage
$504,000
Events
8

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2000Flash Flooding in West Virginia, September 2, 2000

A hot and humid day saw plenty of afternoon sunshine in the Charleston to Beckley region. Surface dew points were in the low and mid 70s. Thunderstorms from the north and east developed inward during the late afternoon, toward Charleston. This produced localized cloudbursts.

Damage
$740,000
Events
5

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2006Flood in Pennsylvania, September 2, 2006

The combination of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernnesto and a large high pressure system over eastern Canada produced heavy rain and winds over Montgomery County. The heavy rain also claimed the life of one man.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2011Heavy Rain in Arizona, September 2, 2011

Enough left over moisture interacted with a shortwave trough to produce isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms across southern Arizona. Some of the storms produced heavy rainfall.

Injuries
7
Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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2016Flash Flooding and Flood in South Carolina, September 2, 2016

Tropical Storm Hermine impacted the region, especially on the 2nd with heavy rain and strong gusty winds. The center of TS Hermine tracked to the NE across S and SE GA during the morning of Sept. 2nd, and across the coastal plain of SC during the afternoon and evening of the 2nd.

Injuries
1
Damage
$56,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
23

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2018Flooding in Iowa, September 2 to 11, 2018

Heavy rainfall across northern Iowa through early September resulted in many rivers going into flood through the early to middle portion of September. The flooding impacted the basins of the Cedar, Iowa, and Shell Rock Rivers, and also Black Hawk Creek at Hudson.

Damage
$1.8 million
Events
6

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2022Flash Flooding and Dust Storm in Arizona, September 2, 2022

Under a classic setup for storm motion from the Northern Arizona high terrain to Southern Arizona lower deserts, with the monsoon 500mb high positioned over Nevada and Utah, a few multicell storm clusters developed and progressed west-southwest through the lower deserts in the…

Damage
$1.6 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
20

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Severe storms

35 on September 2, oldest first.

1993Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, September 2, 1993

A cold front dropped southeast across Iowa during the middle part of the day on the 2nd. Thunderstorm fired up around noon along the front and became severe with high winds and hail. Marble-size hail occurred over the southwest corner of the state in Shenandoah.

Damage
$1.4 million
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
13

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1993Damaging Winds in Indiana, September 2, 1993

A microburst on the south side of Logansport ripped the roof from a warehouse. The debris was scattered downwind, and caused damage to several other buildings in the immediate area. A few people received some minor bumps and bruises. Damage was estimated at $100,000.

Damage
$555,000
Events
3

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1993Damaging Winds in New York, September 2, 1993

Thunderstorms produced high winds and torrential rains during the afternoon and evening hours. The strong thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines. Scattered power outages were reported. The torrential rains caused some poor drainage flooding.

Damage
$175,000
Strongest
51 kt wind
Events
8

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2000Damaging Wind in Louisiana, September 2, 2000

Numerous trees and power lines toppled leaving up to 8500 customers without power as long as 4 days while power structures were rebuilt. Numerous vehicles were damaged and several fires broke out. A warehouse was also destroyed.

Damage
$250,000
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
1

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2003Damaging Wind in Arizona, September 2, 2003

Extensive damage in town due to microburst winds. Power poles were knocked down and trailers were overturned. The Desert Gardens Mobile Home and Car Sales sustained the heaviest damage with several mobile homes destroyed..

Damage
$200,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
1

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2006Strong Wind in Pennsylvania, September 2, 2006

Strong winds associated with the remnants of tropical storm Ernesto, coupled with heavy rainfall, allowed for multiple trees to fall in Eagle Peak Campground, Millcreek Township, in Lebanon County. One of these trees struck a camper, killing one individual.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2010Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, September 2, 2010

A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a strong cold front and very quickly became severe with very strong winds and marginally severe hail. Wind gusts in excess of 70 mph were reported over the northwest portion of Oklahoma City, causing quite a bit of damage.

Damage
$2.5 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
18

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2011Damaging Winds in Iowa, September 2, 2011

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds during the morning hours of September 2nd across portions of northeast Iowa. Winds up to 70 mph occurred across much of Mitchell and Howard Counties into the northwest corner of Winneshiek County.

Damage
$50 million
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
14

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2019Hail and Damaging Winds in North Dakota, September 2, 2019

Discrete severe thunderstorms initially developed in the wake of a warm front in an area of strong instability over northwestern North Dakota during the late morning hours. The storms then started spreading southeast as a cold front pushed into the area.

Damage
$630,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
25

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2020High Wind in North Dakota, September 2, 2020

Strong wind gusts developed as a cold front pushed through western and central North Dakota. The strongest winds occurred along and behind the front, especially in the vicinity of weak rain showers.

Damage
$200,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
21

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Heat and drought

9 on September 2, oldest first.

2000Heat in Oklahoma, September 2, 2000

An 85-year old man was found dead in his Oklahoma City home on north Hudson due to excessive heat. Reportedly, the heater was accidentially turned on when intending to turn on the air conditioner.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2010Heat in Florida, September 2, 2010

A 6 month old child was left in a car for approximately 2 hours as afternoon temperatures reached the lower 90s in the Tallahassee area. The child eventually succumbed to injuries believed to be related to prolonged heat exposure.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2020Excessive Heat and Heat in Arizona, September 2 to 7, 2020

An anomalously strong and expansive area of high pressure centered near the Four Corners allowed temperatures to climb up to 115 degrees, leading to excessive heat conditions. Record highs were broken in Phoenix on the 4th (114 degrees), 5th (115 degrees), and 6th (113 degrees).

Deaths
15
Events
33

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2022Heat in Arizona, September 2, 2022

Hot temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal were experienced in Pima County on September 2. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for one individual in Green Valley.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2023Excessive Heat and Heat in Texas, September 2 to 6, 2023

The upper level ridge over northern Mexico moved back into south Texas with excessive heat returning to south Texas after the Labor Day holiday weekend. There was a fatality over the Labor Day weekend in Laredo when a 60 year old man passed away from a heat stroke.

Deaths
1
Events
23

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2025Heat in Arizona, September 2 to 3, 2025

Temperatures in Southeastern Arizona were near normal with Low HeatRisk. The Pima County Medical Examiner found that heat was a factor in the cause of death for 2 individuals. Heat was the contributing factor for both individuals.

Deaths
2
Events
2

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Cold

1 on September 2, oldest first.

Wildfires

49 on September 2, oldest first.

1987Harrington Fire

The Harrington Fire started on September 2, 1987, in Idaho, and burned 12,048 acres.

When
September 2, 1987
Acres
12,048

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1987Anchor Fire

The Anchor Fire started on September 2, 1987, in Idaho, and burned 5,220 acres.

When
September 2, 1987
Acres
5,220

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1991Gal Ne 30 Fire

The Gal Ne 30 Fire started on September 2, 1991, in Alaska, and burned 14,336 acres.

When
September 2, 1991
Acres
14,336

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1992Dunnigan 2 Fire

The Dunnigan 2 Fire was discovered on September 2, 1992, in Idaho, and burned 12,860 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
September 2, 1992
Acres
12,860

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1994Crowsnest Fire

The Crowsnest Fire was discovered on September 2, 1994, in Idaho, and burned 8,045 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
September 2, 1994
Acres
8,045

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1998Buckskin Fire

The Buckskin Fire was discovered on September 2, 1998, in Idaho, and burned 9,918 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 2, 1998
Acres
9,918

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1998Challenge Fire

The Challenge Fire was discovered on September 2, 1998, in Montana, and burned 8,800 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 1998
Acres
8,800

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1998Boyer Creek Fire

The Boyer Creek Fire was discovered on September 2, 1998, in Sanders County, Montana, and burned 7,038 acres; the cause was recorded as arson/incendiarism.

When
September 2, 1998
Acres
7,038

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2000Pepper Cr Fire

The Pepper Cr Fire was discovered on September 2, 2000, in South Dakota, and burned 8,599 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2000
Acres
8,599.1

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2011Wildfire in Texas, September 2 to 13, 2011

Ambient temperatures in excess of 100 degrees across Northeast Texas, very low relative humidity values, extreme drought conditions and strong northeasterly winds in association with Tropical Storm Lee making landfall in south central Louisiana were all the ingredients needed…

Injuries
1
Damage
$6.0 million
Events
1

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2011Wildfire in Texas, September 2 to 21, 2011

Hot and dry conditions across the region on the 2nd and 3rd resulted in elevated fire weather conditions. A few fires started on these days but several more fires began on the 4th and 5th behind a strong cold front.

Damage
$5.4 million
Events
22

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2011Wildfire in California, September 2 to 4, 2011

The Hill fire started around 1143 PST on the 2nd, south of Oak Hills in the Cajon Pass. During the firefight, a mandatory evacuation of 1500 residents was ordered for the triangular area south of Joshua Road, from I-15 to west of Baldy Mesa Road.

Injuries
1
Damage
$600,000
Events
1

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2011Wildfire in Louisiana, September 2 to 7, 2011

Ambient temperatures in excess of 100 degrees across Northwest Louisiana, very low relative humidity values, extreme drought conditions and strong northeasterly winds in association with Tropical Storm Lee making landfall in south central Louisiana were all the ingredients…

Damage
$500,000
Events
1

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2011TD13 Fire

The TD13 Fire was discovered on September 2, 2011, in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, and burned 4,969 acres.

When
September 2, 2011
Acres
4,969

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2017Eagle Creek Fire

The Eagle Creek Fire was reported on September 2, 2017, in Hood River County, Oregon, and burned 48,488 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 2, 2017
Acres
48,488

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2019Fishhawk Fire

The Fishhawk Fire was reported on September 2, 2019, in Park County, Wyoming, and burned 11,180 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2019
Acres
11,180

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2019Stuckey Rd MA Fire

The Stuckey Rd MA Fire was reported on September 2, 2019, in Cascade County, Montana, and burned 7,000 acres.

When
September 2, 2019
Acres
7,000

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2019Whiskey Fire

The Whiskey Fire was reported on September 2, 2019, in Coconino County, Arizona, and burned 5,925 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2019
Acres
5,925

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2020Sarpy Fire

The Sarpy Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Big Horn County, Montana, and burned 52,010 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
52,010

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2020Huff Fire

The Huff Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Garfield County, Montana, and burned 46,892 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
46,892.4

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2020Snider Fire

The Snider Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Rosebud County, Montana, and burned 34,527 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
34,527.4

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2020BobCat Fire

The BobCat Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Musselshell County, Montana, and burned 30,030 acres.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
30,030

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2020Rice Fire

The Rice Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Rosebud County, Montana, and burned 16,371 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
16,371

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2020Louse Creek Fire

The Louse Creek Fire was reported on September 2, 2020, in Judith Basin County, Montana, and burned 5,642 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 2, 2020
Acres
5,642

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2022Wildfire in California, September 2 to 13, 2022

The Mill Fire started in the town of Weed at 1249 PDT on 09/02/22. The cause was under investigation. The fire spread rapidly in the town. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 9/13/22, the fire covered 3935 acres and was 100 percent contained.

Deaths
2
Events
1

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2022Mountain Fire

The Mountain Fire was reported on September 2, 2022, in Siskiyou County, California, and burned 13,440 acres.

When
September 2, 2022
Acres
13,440

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2022MM38 Recreation Fire

The MM38 Recreation Fire was reported on September 2, 2022, in Broward County, Florida, and burned 7,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2022
Acres
7,000

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2024Rail Ridge Fire

The Rail Ridge Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Grant County, Oregon, and burned 176,661 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
176,661

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2024Lava Fire

The Lava Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Gem County, Idaho, and burned 98,451 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
98,451

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2024Red Rock Fire

The Red Rock Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Lemhi County, Idaho, and burned 71,335 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
71,335

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2024Wiley Flat Fire

The Wiley Flat Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Crook County, Oregon, and burned 30,186 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
30,186

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2024Shoe Fly Fire

The Shoe Fly Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Wheeler County, Oregon, and burned 26,817 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
26,817

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2024Mineral Fire

The Mineral Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Washington County, Idaho, and burned 15,441 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
15,441

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2024Oak Canyon Fire

The Oak Canyon Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Wasco County, Oregon, and burned 14,316 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
14,315.9

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2024Berry Fire

The Berry Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Elmore County, Idaho, and burned 14,195 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
14,194.6

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2024Glendale Fire

The Glendale Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Blaine County, Idaho, and burned 7,543 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
7,543.1

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2024Jones Fire

The Jones Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Malheur County, Oregon, and burned 7,115 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
7,114.9

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2024Chimney Fire

The Chimney Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Camas County, Idaho, and burned 6,519 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
6,518.8

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2024Sage Hen Fire

The Sage Hen Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Harney County, Oregon, and burned 6,250 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
6,250

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2024Syrup Fire

The Syrup Fire was reported on September 2, 2024, in Elmore County, Idaho, and burned 5,129 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 2, 2024
Acres
5,129

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2025Wildfire in California, September 2 to 13, 2025

The TCU September Lightning Complex began as a series of lightning fire starts on the morning of September 2nd across 4 counties, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne. The largest fires are the 6-5 fire and the 2-7 fire, with total acreage burned at 13,966 Acres.

Injuries
1
Damage
$50 million
Events
2

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2025Salt Fire

The Salt Fire was reported on September 2, 2025, in Fresno County, California, and burned 25,643 acres.

When
September 2, 2025
Acres
25,643

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2025Lynx Mountain Fire

The Lynx Mountain Fire was reported on September 2, 2025, in Ferry County, Washington, and burned 9,226 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 2, 2025
Acres
9,226

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Earthquakes

15 on September 2, oldest first.

Volcanoes

4 on September 2, oldest first.

Tsunamis

8 on September 2, oldest first.

1992September 2, 1992 Tsunami at Nicaragua

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Nicaragua, with a maximum water height of 9.9 meters. It killed 170 people, injured 489, destroyed 1,500 houses and did $30 million in damage.

When
September 2, 1992
Magnitude
7.6
Water height
9.9 m
Deaths
170
Damage
$30 million
Where
Nicaragua

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2009September 2, 2009 Tsunami at Java Sea, Indonesia

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Java Sea, Indonesia, with a maximum water height of 0.4 meters. It killed 81 people, injured 1,297 and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.

When
September 2, 2009
Magnitude
7
Water height
0.4 m
Deaths
81
Where
Java Sea, Indonesia

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Space weather and aurora

4 on September 2, oldest first.

Other weather

10 on September 2, oldest first.

1997Lightning Strike in Florida, September 2, 1997

Lightning from the cirrus anvil of a distant thunderstorm struck and killed a nine year old child and injured two other children ages eleven and fifteen. The children were standing along the sidelines of the Wildwood High School football practice field.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Events
1

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2003Lightning Strike in Florida, September 2, 2003

Lightning struck a 45-foot sail boat on its way to Bimini. The lightning strike caused a fire that completely destroyed the craft. The only occupant on board was forced into the water where he suffered minor injuries before being rescued by the Coast Guard.

Damage
$200,000
Events
1

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2010High Surf in New Jersey, September 2 to 4, 2010

Hurricane Earl, which passed about 165 miles east of Atlantic City during the afternoon of September 3rd, generated large swells, heavy surf, enhanced rip currents and caused minor tidal flooding with the afternoon high tide on the 3rd.

Deaths
1
Events
4

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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 2026-09-24.