September 7 in Weather History

228 events on record, 1754 to 2026

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

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

Hurricanes and tropical storms

2008Hurricane Ike makes landfall

Hurricane Ike crossed the coast as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph), central pressure 947 mb. It killed 195 people in all. Hurricane Ike was a long-lived, powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that swept through portions of the Greater Antilles and Northern America in September 2008, wreaking havoc on infrastructure and agriculture, particularly in Cuba and Texas. Ike took a similar track to the 1900 Galveston hurricane.

Wind at landfall
110 kt
Pressure
947 mb
Peak wind
125 kt
Deaths
195
Damage
$38 billion

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

1906Hong Kong Typhoon of 1906

The 1906 Hong Kong typhoon was a tropical cyclone that hit Hong Kong on 18 September 1906. The typhoon caused property damage exceeding a million pounds sterling, affected international trade, and took the lives of around 15,000 people.

Ended
September 18, 1906
Where
British Hong Kong
Country
People's Republic of China
Deaths
15,000

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

1965Hurricane Betsy makes landfall near Killarney, New Providence, Bahamas

Hurricane Betsy crossed the coast near Killarney, New Providence, Bahamas as a category 3 hurricane, 105 kt (120 mph), central pressure 952 mb. It killed 81 people in all. Hurricane Betsy was an intense, deadly and destructive tropical cyclone that brought widespread damage to areas of Florida, the Bahamas, and the central United States Gulf Coast in September 1965. The storm's erratic nature, coupled with its intensity and minimal preparation time contributed to making Betsy the first tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin to accrue at least $1 billion in damage.

Wind at landfall
105 kt
Pressure
952 mb
Peak wind
120 kt
Deaths
81

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Tornadoes

1893F3 tornado, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

An F3 tornado touched down in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana and tracked 5.5 miles, 60 yards wide at its widest, killing 4 and injuring 25. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Lockport, LA.

Rating
F3
Deaths
4
Injuries
25
Path
5.5 mi
Width
60 yd

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Tornadoes

1893F3 tornado, Bradford County, Pennsylvania

An F3 tornado touched down in Bradford County, Pennsylvania and tracked 13.1 miles, 800 yards wide at its widest, killing 3 and injuring 20. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: East Troy/N Powell/N Granville Center/Franklindale.

Rating
F3
Deaths
3
Injuries
20
Path
13.1 mi
Width
800 yd

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By kind

Tornadoes

43 on September 7, oldest first.

1893F3 tornado, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

An F3 tornado touched down in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana and tracked 5.5 miles, 60 yards wide at its widest, killing 4 and injuring 25. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Lockport, LA.

Rating
F3
Deaths
4
Injuries
25
Path
5.5 mi
Width
60 yd

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1893F3 tornado, Bradford County, Pennsylvania

An F3 tornado touched down in Bradford County, Pennsylvania and tracked 13.1 miles, 800 yards wide at its widest, killing 3 and injuring 20. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: East Troy/N Powell/N Granville Center/Franklindale.

Rating
F3
Deaths
3
Injuries
20
Path
13.1 mi
Width
800 yd

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1941F3 tornado, Jasper, Poweshiek counties, Iowa

An F3 tornado touched down in Jasper, Poweshiek counties, Iowa and tracked 30.1 miles, 600 yards wide at its widest, injuring 6. From Grazulis's record of significant tornadoes: Prairie City to SW Ewart, IA.

Rating
F3
Injuries
6
Path
30.1 mi
Width
600 yd

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1998Tornado and Hail in New York, September 7, 1998

An intense line of severe thunderstorms oriented from north to south developed during Labor Day afternoon ahead of a strong approaching cold front. As the storms moved east at 40 to 50 mph, they produced high winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado.

Deaths
2
Injuries
13
Damage
$3.5 million
Strongest
F2
Events
20

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1998Tornadoes and Hail in New Jersey, September 7, 1998

An intense line of severe thunderstorms oriented from north to south developed during Labor Day afternoon ahead of a strong approaching cold front. As the storms moved east at 40 to 50 mph, they produced high winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damage
$5.0 million
Strongest
F1
Events
12

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1999Tornado and Hail in Iowa, September 7, 1999

The seasons first dynamic cold front moved southeast into Iowa during the evening hours of the 7th. Temperatures warmed rapidly during the day on a gusty south wind. Readings topped out in the mid 80s to low 90s across the state.

Damage
$787,000
Strongest
F0
Events
12

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2003Tornado and Flash Flooding in Texas, September 7 to 8, 2003

A series of four supercell thunderstorms moved southeast across the northern Permian Basin during the late afternoon and evening of the 7th, and the early morning hours of the 8th. These storm produced devastating large hail, damaging winds, flash flooding, and a tornado.

Damage
$6.3 million
Strongest
F0
Events
21

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2004Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004

Tornado touched down near Old Steak Rd and moved north through Evergreen. The tornado caused spotty damage as it continue to Boardman, and then crossed into Robeson county. Three homes/businesses were destroyed, with four damaged.

Damage
$700,000
Strongest
F1
Events
1

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2004Tornado in North Carolina, September 7, 2004

This tornado moved north from South Carolina, and produced widespread damage to trees and power lines along its 2-mile path across the southwest corner of Mecklenburg County. The roof of a well-constructed home was blown off, and several other homes incurred shingle damage.

Damage
$150,000
Strongest
F2
Events
1

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2007Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Texas, September 7, 2007

Scattered convection developed over the west Texas South Plains region during the afternoon and evening hours of the 6th. An initial severe storm over northern Lynn County produced large hail that destroyed 2,500 acres of cotton northwest of Tahoka.

Damage
$2.0 million
Strongest
EF1
Events
8

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2010Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Texas, September 7 to 8, 2010

The remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine moved through the western portions of north Texas dropping several inches of water in some locations and producing 8 tornadoes. Significant flash flooding occurred during the late evening hours of September 7th through September 8th.

Deaths
2
Injuries
1
Damage
$29 million
Strongest
EF2
Events
31

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Hurricanes and tropical storms

24 on September 7, oldest first.

1906Hong Kong Typhoon of 1906

The 1906 Hong Kong typhoon was a tropical cyclone that hit Hong Kong on 18 September 1906. The typhoon caused property damage exceeding a million pounds sterling, affected international trade, and took the lives of around 15,000 people.

Ended
September 18, 1906
Where
British Hong Kong
Country
People's Republic of China
Deaths
15,000

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1953Hurricane Carol makes landfall near Cutler, ME

Hurricane Carol crossed the coast near Cutler, ME as a category 1 hurricane, 75 kt (85 mph). Hurricane Carol was the strongest storm of the 1953 Atlantic hurricane season and the first Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin since the 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane. Carol was also the first named storm to attain Category 5 status.

Wind at landfall
75 kt
Peak wind
140 kt

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1965Hurricane Betsy makes landfall near Killarney, New Providence, Bahamas

Hurricane Betsy crossed the coast near Killarney, New Providence, Bahamas as a category 3 hurricane, 105 kt (120 mph), central pressure 952 mb. It killed 81 people in all. Hurricane Betsy was an intense, deadly and destructive tropical cyclone that brought widespread damage to areas of Florida, the Bahamas, and the central United States Gulf Coast in September 1965. The storm's erratic nature, coupled with its intensity and minimal preparation time contributed to making Betsy the first tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin to accrue at least $1 billion in damage.

Wind at landfall
105 kt
Pressure
952 mb
Peak wind
120 kt
Deaths
81

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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1967Hurricane Beulah makes landfall near Gros Islet, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia

Hurricane Beulah crossed the coast near Gros Islet, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia as a tropical storm, 35 kt. Hurricane Beulah was an intense Category 5 hurricane which impacted the Greater Antilles, Mexico, and Texas in September 1967. The second tropical storm, second hurricane, only major hurricane, and strongest storm in the 1967 Atlantic hurricane season, Beulah tracked through the Caribbean, struck the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico as a major hurricane, and moved west-northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico, briefly becoming a Category 5 hurricane.

Wind at landfall
35 kt
Peak wind
140 kt

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1998Tropical Storm in Texas, September 7 to 12, 1998

Synoptic Situation...On Monday September 7 (Labor Day) a tropical disturbance in the western Gulf of Mexico was increasing the pressure gradient along the Texas coast. A weak cold front had pushed south to near the Red River by Tuesday evening.

Deaths
3
Damage
$287 million
Events
23

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1999Hurricane Greg makes landfall near Colonia del Sol, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Hurricane Greg crossed the coast near Colonia del Sol, Baja California Sur, Mexico as a tropical storm, 50 kt, central pressure 994 mb. Hurricane Greg was the only eastern Pacific tropical cyclone in 1999 to make a direct landfall. Part of the annual hurricane season, Greg originated from a tropical wave that departed Africa in mid-August.

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

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2008Hurricane Ike makes landfall

Hurricane Ike crossed the coast as a category 3 hurricane, 110 kt (125 mph), central pressure 947 mb. It killed 195 people in all. Hurricane Ike was a long-lived, powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that swept through portions of the Greater Antilles and Northern America in September 2008, wreaking havoc on infrastructure and agriculture, particularly in Cuba and Texas. Ike took a similar track to the 1900 Galveston hurricane.

Wind at landfall
110 kt
Pressure
947 mb
Peak wind
125 kt
Deaths
195
Damage
$38 billion

From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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2016Hurricane Newton makes landfall near Miguel Alemán (La Doce), Sonora, Mexico

Hurricane Newton crossed the coast near Miguel Alemán (La Doce), Sonora, Mexico as a tropical storm, 55 kt, central pressure 998 mb. Hurricane Newton was the first tropical cyclone to make landfall on the Baja California Peninsula at hurricane strength since Hurricane Odile in 2014. The fifteenth tropical depression, fifteenth named storm and ninth hurricane of the 2016 Pacific hurricane season, Newton formed from a tropical wave to the south of Mexico on September 4, 2016.

Wind at landfall
55 kt
Pressure
998 mb
Peak wind
80 kt

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2021Hurricane Olaf

Hurricane Olaf was a Category 2 Pacific hurricane that struck the Baja California Peninsula in September 2021. The fifteenth named storm and sixth hurricane of the 2021 Pacific hurricane season, the cyclone formed from an area of low pressure that developed off the southwestern coast of Mexico on September 5, 2021.

Ended
September 11, 2021
Where
Mexico
Country
Mexico

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Floods

35 on September 7, oldest first.

1999Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 7, 1999

The city of Lewisburg was especially hard hit by the remnants of Hurricane Dennis as up to 8 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, most of it during the early morning hours. Waters rose rapidly in the early morning hours.

Damage
$10 million
Events
1

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1999Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 7, 1999

The remnants of Hurricane Dennis produced 4 to 8 inches of rain across the southeast parts of Lycoming County. Particularly hard hit was Montgomery where flooding was compared to Agnes in 1972. Major flooding hit around 3:00 a.m. EDT.

Damage
$1.0 million
Events
1

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2002Flash Flood in Colorado, September 7, 2002

Flash flooding was widespread along the east side of the Animas Valley. Very large debris flows accompanied the flash floods. Two large houses in the path of the flows incurred extensive damage. Two mobile homes were knocked off their foundations.

Damage
$1.5 million
Events
1

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2004Flash Flood in Puerto Rico, September 7, 2004

A near severe thunderstorm drifted over Adjuntas during the afternoon causing heavy rainfall which caused the loss of a life as river Yayales, a small tributary of river Guilarte, surged out of its banks and flowed across the intersections of roads 131 and 135.

Deaths
1
Damage
$15,000
Events
1

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2004Flood in North Carolina, September 7 to 8, 2004

Although rainfall over Madison County was much less than what occurred to the east and south, major flooding developed along the French Broad River, as runoff from the extremely heavy rainfall near the headwaters worked its way downstream.

Damage
$1.0 million
Events
1

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2004Flooding in Georgia, September 7 to 8, 2004

Flooding associated with Frances was more severe across the mountains, where numerous roads and bridges were washed out. In Rabun County, the Joy Bridge Rd bridge was washed out. Buttermilk Ln in the Sky Valley community caved in against a house.

Damage
$950,000
Events
2

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2006Flash Flood in Arizona, September 7, 2006

Extremely heavy rainfall across the Tucson Metro Area on the morning on September 7th prompted widespread flash flooding. Numerous roads across the Tucson Metro Area were impassable and closed due to flooding.

Deaths
1
Damage
$80,000
Events
1

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2015Flash Flooding and Flood in California, September 7 to 9, 2015

Subtropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Linda brought widespread showers to most of the area, deserts included. The first isolated thunderstorm developed on the 6th in San Diego County as a moisture surge in monsoon warm upper level flow arrived.

Deaths
1
Damage
$33,000
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
12

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20212021 Tula River floods

The 2021 Tula River floods were a natural disaster caused by the overflow of the Tula River and several of its tributaries, affecting different municipalities in the Mezquital Valley in Hidalgo, Mexico.

Where
Tula de Allende Municipality

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Severe storms

35 on September 7, oldest first.

1996High Wind in Ohio, September 7, 1996

The remnants of Hurricane Fran moved north along the Ohio/Pennsylvania border and briefly strengthened during the early morning hours resulting in sustained winds of 30 mph and gusts of 40 to 60 miles per hour. The combination of high winds and very wet soil uprooted some trees.

Damage
$328,000
Strongest
50 kt wind
Events
18

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1998Damaging Wind in New Jersey, September 7, 1998

A squall line of severe thunderstorms rocked Somerset County around 2 p.m. EDT on Monday the 7th. It knocked down numerous trees and power lines and forced four municipalities in the northeastern part of the county to declare states of emergency.

Injuries
1
Damage
$2.7 million
Strongest
61 kt wind
Events
1

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1998Damaging Wind in New Jersey, September 7, 1998

A squall line of severe thunderstorms rocked Middlesex County around 215 p.m. EDT on Monday the 7th. It knocked down numerous trees and power lines and forced five municipalities in the northern part of the county to declare states of emergency.

Injuries
1
Damage
$1.9 million
Strongest
60 kt wind
Events
1

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2001Hail and Damaging Winds in Iowa, September 7, 2001

Two distinct boundaries were in place across Iowa. A cold front had slipped into the northwest part of the state and nearly bisected the state by the early evening hours. Meanwhile, an east-northeast to west-southwest boundary was in place across the central part of the state.

Injuries
1
Damage
$1.1 million
Strongest
1 in hail
Events
34

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2001Hail and Damaging Winds in Michigan, September 7 to 9, 2001

A cold front slowly approached the western Great Lakes region on Sep. 7th and 8th. Warm and unstable air ahead of this front, in combination with weak upper level disturbances, allowed thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon and evening hours both days.

Injuries
1
Damage
$63,000
Strongest
66 kt wind
Events
40

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2001Damaging Winds in Iowa, September 7, 2001

An unstable airmass was in place over Iowa during the day on the 7th. A strong area of convection passed through the state during the morning hours. Though there was only brief clearing, the airmass was able to recharge as winds strengthened aloft and temperatures began to cool.

Injuries
1
Damage
$336,000
Strongest
70 kt wind
Events
17

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2010Strong Wind in Wisconsin, September 7, 2010

A closed mid to upper-level low tracking across the northern U.S. took an associated surface low from the Dakotas, to Lake Superior and into southern Canada. The tight pressure gradient around this system produced strong winds across southern Wisconsin during the day.

Deaths
1
Damage
$80,000
Events
14

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2010Strong Wind in Michigan, September 7, 2010

Winds gusted between 40 and 50 mph across southeast Michigan, with the strongest winds occuring over the Detroit Metro area. A few trees and tree branches were blown down, some of which fell onto power lines.

Damage
$3.1 million
Events
17

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2012Hail and Damaging Winds in Oklahoma, September 7, 2012

Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of and along a strong cold front that moved into the region during the early afternoon of the 7th. A couple of the storms evolved into supercell thunderstorms early in the event across southeastern Kansas and northeastern Oklahoma.

Deaths
4
Injuries
1
Damage
$756,000
Strongest
2.75 in hail
Events
37

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2012Hail and Damaging Winds in Arkansas, September 7, 2012

A cold front moved through Arkansas on the 7th, causing numerous severe thunderstorms to occur. Wind damage was widespread. Approximately 80,000 electric customers lost service; this was about four times the number of outages that Tropical Depression Isaac produced in Arkansas.

Injuries
3
Damage
$3.3 million
Strongest
2.75 in hail
Events
51

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2015Hail and Damaging Winds in Nebraska, September 7, 2015

Hail at least the size of tennis balls fell over Thayer County on this Labor Day Monday. Scattered elevated showers, and a few embedded, weak thunderstorms, progressed through south central Nebraska during the morning and afternoon hours.

Damage
$1.5 million
Strongest
2.5 in hail
Events
10

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2019Hail in Nebraska, September 7, 2019

A thunderstorm produced severe hail over northern Thayer county on this Saturday evening. Just before 7 PM CST, a lone thunderstorm developed near Davenport.

Damage
$1.0 million
Strongest
1.75 in hail
Events
2

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2020High Wind in Idaho, September 7 to 8, 2020

A strong cold front passed through eastern Idaho shifting southerly winds to northeasterly with sustained speeds over 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph widespread. Extensive traffic problems and damage occurred.

Injuries
2
Damage
$300,000
Strongest
67 kt wind
Events
15

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Winter storms and snow

1 on September 7, oldest first.

2020Heavy Snow and High Wind in Utah, September 7 to 9, 2020

An abnormal weather pattern for September developed, triggering a significant downslope wind event. Based on climatology and previous case study findings, this type of event most commonly occurs during the winter months.

Deaths
1
Injuries
24
Damage
$8.6 million
Strongest
86 kt wind
Events
9

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Heat and drought

2 on September 7, oldest first.

2021Heat in Arizona, September 7, 2021

Hot temperatures around 105 degrees were experienced across the Tohono O'odham Nation on September 7. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that heat was the primary cause of death for two males found in the desert.

Deaths
2
Events
1

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Wildfires

48 on September 7, oldest first.

1986Saddle Bu Fire

The Saddle Bu Fire started on September 7, 1986, in Oregon, and burned 4,514 acres.

When
September 7, 1986
Acres
4,514

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1992Ruby Fire

The Ruby Fire was discovered on September 7, 1992, in California, and burned 3,460 acres; the cause was recorded as smoking.

When
September 7, 1992
Acres
3,460

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1996Death Rdg Fire

The Death Rdg Fire was discovered on September 7, 1996, in Utah, and burned 5,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 1996
Acres
5,000

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1998Pocatello Valley Fire

The Pocatello Valley Fire was discovered on September 7, 1998, in Idaho, and burned 8,595 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 7, 1998
Acres
8,594.5

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2003Isabel Fire

The Isabel Fire was discovered on September 7, 2003, in Okanogan County, Washington, and burned 4,535 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2003
Acres
4,535

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2008Gulch Fire

The Gulch Fire was discovered on September 7, 2008, in Shasta County, California, and burned 2,847 acres; the cause was recorded as equipment and vehicle use.

When
September 7, 2008
Acres
2,847

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2009Reno Fire

The Reno Fire was discovered on September 7, 2009, in Greenlee County, Arizona, and burned 6,322 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2009
Acres
6,322

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2011Cactus Mountain Fire

The Cactus Mountain Fire was discovered on September 7, 2011, in Oregon, and burned 8,212 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2011
Acres
8,212

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2011Monastery Complex

The Monastery Complex was discovered on September 7, 2011, in Klickitat County, Washington, and burned 3,626 acres; the cause was recorded as debris and open burning.

When
September 7, 2011
Acres
3,626

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2012Scotts Fire

The Scotts Fire was discovered on September 7, 2012, in Lake County, California, and burned 4,416 acres; the cause was recorded as recreation and ceremony.

When
September 7, 2012
Acres
4,416

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2017Coolwater Complex

The Coolwater Complex was reported on September 7, 2017, in Idaho County, Idaho, and burned 3,264 acres.

When
September 7, 2017
Acres
3,264

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2018Wahluke Slope Fire

The Wahluke Slope Fire was reported on September 7, 2018, in Grant County, Washington, and burned 13,000 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2018
Acres
13,000

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2018Bum Creek Fire

The Bum Creek Fire was reported on September 7, 2018, in Valley County, Idaho, and burned 5,640 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2018
Acres
5,640

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2019Bodine 1 Fire

The Bodine 1 Fire was reported on September 7, 2019, in Mitchell County, Texas, and burned 3,600 acres.

When
September 7, 2019
Acres
3,600

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2020Wildfire and High Wind in California, September 7 to 9, 2020

September started off extremely hot, as high pressure built over the area. This led to unseasonably hot temperatures for most of northern California with widespread triple digit heat forecast, accompanied by little overnight relief for the Labor Day weekend.

Deaths
16
Damage
$270,000
Strongest
57 kt wind
Events
6

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2020Wildfire and Dust Storm in Washington, September 7 to 28, 2020

Very dry and critical fire conditions over Eastern Washington during July and August produced dry fuels across the region. These fuels, with an incoming cold front's strong winds, created an outbreak of wildfires, blowing smoke, and dust late September 6th - 7th.

Deaths
1
Injuries
2
Damage
$15 million
Events
18

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2020Archie Creek Fire

The Archie Creek Fire was a wildfire that burned in Douglas County, Oregon, United States, during Labor Day weekend of 2020. It was one of the most destructive fires in the county's history, ultimately burning over 131,000 acres and displacing residents in and east of the community of Glide.

Ended
November 16, 2020
Where
United States
Country
United States

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2020Wildfire in Idaho, September 7 to 12, 2020

The Hunter 2 Fire began on August 7th, half a mile northeast of Blanchard, due to an unknown cause. The fire burned 684 acres due to high winds, with numerous road closures, evacuations, and destroyed four homes. The wildfire was fully contained on September 12th.

Damage
$600,000
Events
2

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2020Pearl Hill Fire

The Pearl Hill Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Douglas County, Washington, and burned 223,730 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
223,730

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2020Holiday Farm Fire

The Holiday Farm Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Lane County, Oregon, and burned 173,393 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
173,393

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2020Whitney Fire

The Whitney Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Lincoln County, Washington, and burned 127,430 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
127,430

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2020Woodhead Fire

The Woodhead Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Washington County, Idaho, and burned 96,614 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
96,614

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2020Brattain Fire

The Brattain Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Lake County, Oregon, and burned 50,951 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
50,951

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2020Kahlotus Fire

The Kahlotus Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Franklin County, Washington, and burned 22,000 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
22,000

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2020Inchelium Complex

The Inchelium Complex was reported on September 7, 2020, in Ferry County, Washington, and burned 19,399 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
19,399

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2020Babb Fire

The Babb Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Spokane County, Washington, and burned 15,269 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
15,269.2

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2020Two Four Two Fire

The Two Four Two Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Klamath County, Oregon, and burned 14,473 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
14,473

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2020Apple Acres Fire

The Apple Acres Fire was reported on September 7, 2020, in Chelan County, Washington, and burned 5,500 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
5,500

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2020Sunnyside Complex

The Sunnyside Complex was reported on September 7, 2020, in Clearwater County, Idaho, and burned 4,351 acres.

When
September 7, 2020
Acres
4,351

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2021Cougar Peak Fire

The Cougar Peak Fire was reported on September 7, 2021, in Lake County, Oregon, and burned 91,810 acres.

When
September 7, 2021
Acres
91,810

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2022Eagle Creek Fire

The Eagle Creek Fire was reported on September 7, 2022, in Hill County, Montana, and burned 7,225 acres; the cause was recorded as human.

When
September 7, 2022
Acres
7,225

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2022Barnes Fire

The Barnes Fire was reported on September 7, 2022, in Modoc County, California, and burned 5,843 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2022
Acres
5,843

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2024Little Lava Fire

The Little Lava Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, in Deschutes County, Oregon, and burned 15,522 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2024
Acres
15,521.9

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2024Davis Fire

The Davis Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, in Washoe County, Nevada, and burned 5,824 acres.

When
September 7, 2024
Acres
5,824

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2024Buck Creek Fire

The Buck Creek Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, in Lake County, Oregon, and burned 5,738 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2024
Acres
5,738

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2024Frog Fire

The Frog Fire was reported on September 7, 2024, in Custer County, Idaho, and burned 3,021 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2024
Acres
3,020.5

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2026Moonshine Fire

The Moonshine Fire was reported on September 7, 2026, in Albany County, Wyoming, and burned 7,325 acres; the cause was recorded as natural.

When
September 7, 2026
Acres
7,325

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Earthquakes

22 on September 7, oldest first.

Tsunamis

8 on September 7, oldest first.

1882September 7, 1882 Tsunami at San Blas Archipelago, Panama

A tsunami with a source recorded as earthquake and landslide struck San Blas Archipelago, Panama, with a maximum water height of 3 meters. It killed many people (about 101 to 1,000) and did severe (about $5 to $25 million) damage.

When
September 7, 1882
Magnitude
7.9
Water height
3 m
Deaths
Many (about 101 to 1,000)
Where
San Blas Archipelago, Panama

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Space weather and aurora

3 on September 7, oldest first.

Other weather

7 on September 7, oldest first.

2005Rip Current in New Jersey, September 7 to 8, 2005

Rip currents caused by swells from Hurricanes Maria and Nate claimed the life of one man and seriously injured a 62-year-old woman. The 28-year-old male construction worker drowned off Ocean Bay Boulevard in Dover Township's Ocean Beach Shores section on September 8th.

Deaths
1
Injuries
1
Events
1

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2006Lightning Strike in Colorado, September 7, 2006

A hunter was scouting for game in the Spiny Creek area with a video camera and apparently sought shelter under a 12 foot juniper tree when thunderstorms moved into the area. The victim was found under the tree which had bark blown off from the lightning strike.

Deaths
1
Events
1

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2008Rip Current in New Jersey, September 7, 2008

Strong rip currents on September 7th claimed the life of a 38-year-old man and led to multiple rescues along Monmouth County beaches that day. A 38-year-old male was caught in a rip current off the Newark Avenue Beach in Spring Lake during the afternoon.

Deaths
1
Injuries
3
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.