September 26 in Weather History

198 events on record, 1091 to 2025

Every tornado, hurricane, flood, blizzard, heat wave, record, earthquake, eruption, tsunami, wildfire and geomagnetic storm on record for September 26, in any year, each linked to its full record.

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  • Tornadoes
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  • Winter storms and snow
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Wildfires
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanoes
  • Tsunamis
  • Other weather

The most significant

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

Billion-dollar disasters

1985Hurricane Gloria (September 1985)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $2.5 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 11, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 26, 1985 to September 28, 1985.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.5 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
11

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Tsunamis

1932September 26, 1932 Tsunami at North Aegean, Greece

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck North Aegean, Greece, with a maximum water height of 2 meters. It killed 161 people, injured 669, destroyed 4,106 houses and did extreme (about $25 million or more) damage.

When
September 26, 1932
Magnitude
6.9
Water height
2 m
Deaths
161
Where
North Aegean, Greece

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Tornadoes

1898F3 tornado, Erie, Genesee counties, New York

An F3 tornado touched down in Erie, Genesee counties, New York and tracked 45 miles, 200 yards wide at its widest, killing 6 and injuring 50. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: St. Catherines/Merriton/Grantham, ONT/Grand Island/Tonawanda to Alden, NY.

Rating
F3
Deaths
6
Injuries
50
Path
45 mi
Width
200 yd

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Tornadoes

2024Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Virginia, September 26 to 30, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane late Thursday, September 26, and moved quickly northward into the southeastern states, and then turned slightly northwestward towards the southern Appalachian Mountains overnight into Friday morning,…

Deaths
4
Injuries
6
Damage
$276 million
Strongest
EF2
Events
46

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By kind

Tornadoes

55 on September 26, oldest first.

1881F3 tornado, Allamakee County, Iowa

An F3 tornado touched down in Allamakee County, Iowa and tracked 6 miles, 200 yards wide at its widest, injuring 7. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Postville/Post Township, IA.

Rating
F3
Injuries
7
Path
6 mi
Width
200 yd

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1898F3 tornado, Erie, Genesee counties, New York

An F3 tornado touched down in Erie, Genesee counties, New York and tracked 45 miles, 200 yards wide at its widest, killing 6 and injuring 50. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: St. Catherines/Merriton/Grantham, ONT/Grand Island/Tonawanda to Alden, NY.

Rating
F3
Deaths
6
Injuries
50
Path
45 mi
Width
200 yd

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1996Tornado in Arkansas, September 26, 1996

The tornado first touched down in Malvern. A packaging plant, car dealership and several other buildings in Malvern sustained damage. 15 people in Malvern received minor injuries. The tornado continued moving northeastward where it uprooted numerous trees along its path.

Injuries
15
Damage
$2.1 million
Strongest
F2
Events
1

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1996Tornado in Arkansas, September 26, 1996

The Hot Spring County tornado moved into Saline County 1 1/2 miles west of Traskwood at 345 pm CDT. The tornado continued moving northeastward before lifting about 1 mile north of Traskwood. Several buildings sustained damage and a number of trees were also knocked down.

Damage
$100,000
Strongest
F2
Events
1

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1996Tornado in Missouri, September 26, 1996

A F1 tornado intially tounched down at Boulder City, 8 miles southeast of Neosho. It produced a nine mile intermittent damage path that extended from Boulder City to 5 miles northeast Stark City.

Damage
$35,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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2005Tornado in Alabama, September 26, 2005

A weak tornado developed near Monroe County Airport. The tornado blew down trees and power lines and caused some damage to hangers at the airport. Wind equipment at the airport was blown down by the tornado. The tornado moved almost parallel to Highway 21.

Damage
$200,000
Strongest
F0
Events
1

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2024Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Virginia, September 26 to 30, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a powerful Category 4 hurricane late Thursday, September 26, and moved quickly northward into the southeastern states, and then turned slightly northwestward towards the southern Appalachian Mountains overnight into Friday morning,…

Deaths
4
Injuries
6
Damage
$276 million
Strongest
EF2
Events
46

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

21 on September 26, oldest first.

1953Hurricane Florence makes landfall near Seaside, FL

Hurricane Florence crossed the coast near Seaside, FL as a category 1 hurricane, 80 kt (90 mph). Hurricane Florence was a strong Atlantic hurricane that struck the Florida Panhandle in September of the 1953 season. The eighth storm and fifth hurricane of the season, Florence developed in the western Caribbean from a tropical wave near Jamaica on September 23.

Wind at landfall
80 kt
Peak wind
100 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1961Hurricane Esther makes landfall near Nantucket, MA

Hurricane Esther crossed the coast near Nantucket, MA as a tropical storm, 50 kt. Hurricane Esther was the first large tropical cyclone to be discovered by satellite imagery. The fifth tropical cyclone, named storm, and hurricane of the 1961 Atlantic hurricane season, Esther developed from an area of disturbed weather hundreds of miles west-southwest of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands on September 10.

Wind at landfall
50 kt
Peak wind
140 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2002Hurricane Isidore makes landfall near Golden Meadow, LA

Hurricane Isidore crossed the coast near Golden Meadow, LA as a tropical storm, 55 kt, central pressure 984 mb. Hurricane Isidore was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused widespread flooding and heavy damage across Mexico, Cuba, and the United States in September 2002. The ninth named storm and the second hurricane in the 2002 Atlantic hurricane season, and the fifth of eight named storms to occur in September of that year, Isidore peaked as a Category 3 hurricane, causing damage, as well as four fatalities in Jamaica, Cuba, Mexico, and the United States.

Wind at landfall
55 kt
Pressure
984 mb
Peak wind
110 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2004Hurricane Jeanne makes landfall near Sewall's Point, FL

Hurricane Jeanne crossed the coast near Sewall's Point, FL as a category 3 hurricane, 105 kt (120 mph), central pressure 950 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.

Wind at landfall
105 kt
Pressure
950 mb
Peak wind
105 kt

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2004Tropical Storm in Georgia, September 26 to 27, 2004

Tropical Storm Jeanne moved north across south central Georgia during the early morning hours of September 27. Maximum sustained winds up to 40 knots with peak gusts to 50 knots were reported. The lowest sea-level pressure was 987.8 mb at Valdosta, GA.

Damage
$2.2 million
Events
18

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Floods

34 on September 26, oldest first.

1997Flash Flooding in Florida, September 26 to 27, 1997

Thirty hour rainfall totals of eight to fourteen inches caused flooding of roads, highways, homes, commercial buildings, low-lying areas and rivers over much of Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.The heaviest rainfall and subsequent flooding occurred over the cities of Gulfport,…

Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Damage
$5.3 million
Events
2

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1999Flood in Florida, September 26, 1999

Four to six inches of rain caused localized flooding of roadways and low-lying areas along the U.S. Highway 27 corridor from Sebring south to Venus. A few vehicles and homes incurred water damage from the floodwaters from Sebring to Venus.

Damage
$50,000
Events
1

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2002Flood in Guam, September 26, 2002

4.93 inches fellon the 26th at NWS Guam with 3.65 inches falling between 1000 and 1600. Enhanced monsoon flow caused the rain over the Maraiana Islands. Some streets and few houses in Barrigada were flooded.

Damage
$40,000
Events
1

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2004Flash Flooding in Florida, September 26, 2004

As the center of Hurricane Jeanne move on shore to the south of Brevard County continuous heavy tropical rain fell across central and southern Brevard County. Rainfall amounts of 6 to 8 inches flooded streets and roads over Palm Bay and surrounding areas.

Deaths
1
Events
3

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2007Flash Flood in Arkansas, September 26, 2007

A cold front moved into Arkansas during the afternoon and evening hours of September 26th, 2007. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of the front. Some of the thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding.

Damage
$750,000
Events
1

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2007Flash Flood and Hail in Texas, September 26, 2007

A complex of severe storms developed during the late afternoon hours of the 26th over portions of Lamb and Hockley Counties, and propagated southeastward over Lubbock. The storms produced heavy rains, hail, and severe winds that resulted in a swath of damage.

Damage
$380,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
6

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2009Flooding in Tennessee, September 26, 2009

A nearly stationary front across the Tennessee valley region continued to aid in the development of very heavy rainfall that contributed to flash flooding that evolved into a large areal flood event across southeast through northeast Tennessee.

Damage
$5,000
Events
33

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2009Flash Flooding in Tennessee, September 26, 2009

Throughout the day, flash flooding occurred mainly across western portions of Middle Tennessee. A large area of showers and thunderstorms moved across the area in association with southerly flow surface and aloft as an upper level trough approached the area.

Damage
$70,000
Events
7

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2011Flood in Wisconsin, September 26, 2011

Showers and thunderstorms associated with a cut-off upper low that stalled over northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin produced up to 3 inches of rain across parts of southern Wisconsin over a 48-hour period ending the morning of September 26th...with between 1.5 and 2 inches…

Deaths
1
Damage
$7,000
Events
1

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2014Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in Utah, September 26 to 27, 2014

After moisture from Tropical Storm Norbert impacted Utah earlier in the month, more moisture associated with Tropical Storm Odile moved into Utah on September 26 and 27, causing widespread flooding in central and southern Utah, as well as strong gusty thunderstorms in northern…

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Damage
$1.5 million
Strongest
64 kt wind
Events
13

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2018Flash Flooding in Mississippi, September 26 to 27, 2018

As a cold front moved through the region, ample moisture was present for showers and thunderstorms to develop. Many of these storms trained across central Mississippi and over the same locations. This resulted in significant flash flooding over portions of the area.

Damage
$286,000
Events
7

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2018Flash Flooding in Louisiana, September 26, 2018

As a cold front moved through the region, ample moisture was present for showers and thunderstorms to develop. Many of these storms trained across portions of northeast Louisiana and over the same locations. This resulted in significant flash flooding over portions of the area.

Damage
$37,000
Events
2

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2024Flash Flooding and Flood in Virginia, September 26 to 27, 2024

Tropical Storm Helene caps off a several day heavy rainfall event in association with a stalled closed upper low with additional rain yielding catastrophic flash and river flooding, and significant wind damage as wet soils and strong wind gusts led to forest damage.

Damage
$120 million
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
11

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Severe storms

24 on September 26, oldest first.

1996High Wind in Illinois, September 26, 1996

Winds gusting to around 50 mph accompanying a strong cold front caused scattered damage across the Metro-East area. Most damage was limited to trees and power lines, although a few homes were also damaged by falling trees or large limbs.

Damage
$145,000
Events
4

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1998Damaging Winds in New York, September 26, 1998

Thunderstorms moved onshore from Lake Ontario and produced damaging winds across the north country. The thunderstorms, gusting to 61 mph, downed trees and power lines and resulted in some structural damage in Dexter.

Damage
$42,000
Strongest
53 kt wind
Events
4

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2003Hail in Illinois, September 26, 2003

An upper level disturbance allowed thunderstorms to develop across Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois during the afternoon. The storms produced spotty hail with a few funnel clouds.

Damage
$70,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
4

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2003Hail in Iowa, September 26, 2003

An upper level disturbance allowed thunderstorms to develop across Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa, and West Central Illinois during the afternoon. The storms produced spotty hail with a few funnel clouds.

Damage
$50,000
Strongest
1.25 in hail
Events
1

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2005High Wind in Alaska, September 26 to 27, 2005

An intense low moved from south of the Alaska Peninsula into the Gulf of Alaska September 26th. in advance of this low, strong wind blew across Kodiak Island into the northern Gulf of Alaska. The strongest wind peaked around 85 mph on Kodiak island and through Portage Valley.

Damage
$100,000
Strongest
75 kt wind
Events
2

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2007Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, September 26, 2007

Moist air moved north through the Texas panhandle during the afternoon, ahead of a surface low pressure area centered west of Amarillo, Texas. Thunderstorms developed over this area and pushed east into western Oklahoma during the early evening hours.

Injuries
1
Damage
$33,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
17

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2007Hail and Damaging Wind in Ohio, September 26, 2007

In close proxmity to a front, an upper air disturbance combined with daytime heating, to trigger thunderstorms. The strongest cell developed over Meigs County near Rutland. The storm moved northeast through the Chester vicinity, then reached into southeast Athens County.

Damage
$60,000
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
6

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Winter storms and snow

1 on September 26, oldest first.

2013Winter Storm in Wyoming, September 26 to 27, 2013

A strong upper level low and favorable jet dynamics combined to produce an early season snowstorm across many areas east of the Continental Divide. The heaviest accumulations of snow fell across portions of Fremont County from Riverton through Lander into the Wind River Range.

Damage
$750,000
Events
3

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Heat and drought

1 on September 26, oldest first.

Cold

1 on September 26, oldest first.

2001Extreme Cold in Georgia, September 26 to 27, 2001

The first major Canadian high pressure system of the fall season brought record to near record low temperatures across much of north and central Georgia. Record low temperatures were recorded at Atlanta, Athens, and Columbus during the early morning hours of the 26th.

Events
97

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Wildfires

25 on September 26, oldest first.

1984Chandler Fire

The Chandler Fire started on September 26, 1984, in Arizona, and burned 5,354 acres.

When
September 26, 1984
Acres
5,354

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1987Grass CK3 Fire

The Grass CK3 Fire started on September 26, 1987, in South Dakota, and burned 11,124 acres.

When
September 26, 1987
Acres
11,124

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1987Big Fire

The Big Fire started on September 26, 1987, in South Dakota, and burned 9,107 acres.

When
September 26, 1987
Acres
9,107

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1992Whiteriver Fire

The Whiteriver Fire was discovered on September 26, 1992, in South Dakota, and burned 5,970 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 26, 1992
Acres
5,969.6

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1992Cajon Fire

The Cajon Fire was discovered on September 26, 1992, in California, and burned 1,596 acres; the cause was recorded as misuse of fire by a minor.

When
September 26, 1992
Acres
1,596

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1995Grant Coul Fire

The Grant Coul Fire was discovered on September 26, 1995, in Montana, and burned 3,506 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
September 26, 1995
Acres
3,506

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1996Piney Creek Fire

The Piney Creek Fire was discovered on September 26, 1996, in Nevada, and burned 2,117 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 26, 1996
Acres
2,117

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1999Canyon Fire

The Canyon Fire was discovered on September 26, 1999, in Shasta County, California, and burned 2,580 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 26, 1999
Acres
2,580

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2000Gulley Slo Fire

The Gulley Slo Fire was discovered on September 26, 2000, in Texas, and burned 600 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 26, 2000
Acres
600

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2001West Hell Canyon Fire

The West Hell Canyon Fire was discovered on September 26, 2001, in South Dakota, and burned 10,547 acres; the cause was recorded as power generation/transmission/distribution.

When
September 26, 2001
Acres
10,547

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2001Purdy Creek Fire

The Purdy Creek Fire was discovered on September 26, 2001, in Gallatin County, Montana, and burned 4,950 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 26, 2001
Acres
4,950

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2001Cabin Creek Fire

The Cabin Creek Fire was discovered on September 26, 2001, in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, and burned 2,084 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 26, 2001
Acres
2,084

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2002Cone Fire

The Cone Fire was discovered on September 26, 2002, in California, and burned 2,006 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 26, 2002
Acres
2,006

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2007Fivemile Creek Fire

The Fivemile Creek Fire was discovered on September 26, 2007, in Carter County, Montana, and burned 1,370 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 26, 2007
Acres
1,370

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2009Nugget Fire

The Nugget Fire was discovered on September 26, 2009, in Shoshone County, Idaho, and burned 1,534 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
September 26, 2009
Acres
1,534

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2016Loma Fire

The Loma Fire was reported on September 26, 2016, in Santa Clara County, California, and burned 4,474 acres.

When
September 26, 2016
Acres
4,474

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2016Marshes Fire

The Marshes Fire was reported on September 26, 2016, in Tuolumne County, California, and burned 1,080 acres.

When
September 26, 2016
Acres
1,080

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2021Gallop Fire

The Gallop Fire was reported on September 26, 2021, in Chautauqua County, Kansas, and burned 1,800 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 26, 2021
Acres
1,800

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2022Kerns Ranch Fire

The Kerns Ranch Fire was reported on September 26, 2022, in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, and burned 3,350 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 26, 2022
Acres
3,350

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2022Blue Hole Fire

The Blue Hole Fire was reported on September 26, 2022, in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, and burned 1,153 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 26, 2022
Acres
1,153

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2023Runway Fire

The Runway Fire was reported on September 26, 2023, in Wharton County, Texas, and burned 4,431 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 26, 2023
Acres
4,431

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Earthquakes

16 on September 26, oldest first.

Volcanoes

2 on September 26, oldest first.

Tsunamis

5 on September 26, oldest first.

1932September 26, 1932 Tsunami at North Aegean, Greece

A tsunami caused by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck North Aegean, Greece, with a maximum water height of 2 meters. It killed 161 people, injured 669, destroyed 4,106 houses and did extreme (about $25 million or more) damage.

When
September 26, 1932
Magnitude
6.9
Water height
2 m
Deaths
161
Where
North Aegean, Greece

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Space weather and aurora

3 on September 26, oldest first.

Billion-dollar disasters

1 on September 26, oldest first.

1985Hurricane Gloria (September 1985)

A tropical cyclone disaster that cost $2.5 billion in 2024 dollars and killed 11, on NOAA’s billion-dollar list. It lasted from September 26, 1985 to September 28, 1985.

Losses (2024 dollars)
$2.5 billion
Kind
Tropical Cyclone
Deaths
11

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Other weather

9 on September 26, oldest first.

2009Rip Current in Florida, September 26, 2009

A teenage boy drowned after being caught in a rip current along a portion of the Volusia County beach without life guards. Volusia County Beach Patrol reported the presence of very strong rip currents on this day.

Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Events
1

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Sources

Gathered from this site’s archives: the tornado record (NOAA SPC, and Grazulis before 1950), IBTrACS and the National Hurricane Center, NOAA NCEI’s Storm Events Database, Regional Snowfall Index, billion-dollar disasters list, State Climate Extremes Committee and hazard databases, USGS, NIFC, GFZ Potsdam’s Kp index (CC BY 4.0), the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma, and Wikidata (CC0), with article leads from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, each credited where it appears. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.