USA 2024 Timeline

Sep

08

Health / Disasters

Wildfires in the United States during 2024 Over 11,000 people are evacuated in San Bernardino County, California, United States, as the Line Fire quadruples in

Wildfires in the United States during 2024 Over 11,000 people are evacuated in San Bernardino County, California, United States, as the Line Fire quadruples in size to over 27 mi2 (17,000 acres). (The New York Times) (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 8, 2024

Sep

09

Health / Disasters

2024 Brazil wildfires, 2023–2024 South American drought Fifty-nine percent of Brazil's area suffers from significant drought conditions, the worst national drou

2024 Brazil wildfires, 2023–2024 South American drought Fifty-nine percent of Brazil's area suffers from significant drought conditions, the worst national drought recorded. These conditions cause historically low Amazon basin levels and are contributing to at least 160,000 wildfires in 2024 that are causing widespread air pollution. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 9, 2024

Sep

11

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States, as a Category 2 hurricane.

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States, as a Category 2 hurricane. (National Hurricane Center) The National Weather Service issues a flash flood emergency for New Orleans and municipalities west of it, due to the eye wall of Hurricane Francine stalling over the region. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2024

Sep

11

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States, as a Category 2 hurricane.

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States, as a Category 2 hurricane. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2024

Sep

11

Health / Disasters

The National Weather Service issues a flash flood emergency for New Orleans and municipalities west of it, due to the eye wall of Hurricane Francine stalling ov

The National Weather Service issues a flash flood emergency for New Orleans and municipalities west of it, due to the eye wall of Hurricane Francine stalling over the region. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 11, 2024

Sep

14

Health / Disasters

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Brazil wildfires The estimated area burned by wildfires in Brazil this year reaches 37.6 million hectares (93 million acres),

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Brazil wildfires The estimated area burned by wildfires in Brazil this year reaches 37.6 million hectares (93 million acres), an area larger than the size of Germany and more than double the yearly average from 2012–2023. (Financial Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 14, 2024

Sep

19

Health / Disasters

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Peru wildfires Out of control and deadly wildfires in Peru have reached at least seven archaeological sites and have begun to

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Peru wildfires Out of control and deadly wildfires in Peru have reached at least seven archaeological sites and have begun to burn near the indigenous Shipibo-Conibo community. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 19, 2024

Sep

20

Health / Disasters

At least two people are injured in a plane crash in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, United States.

At least two people are injured in a plane crash in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota, United States. (FOX59)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 20, 2024

Sep

24

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Helene forms in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall on the U.S.

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Tropical Storm Helene forms in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on September 26. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2024

Sep

24

Health / Disasters

Tropical Storm Helene forms in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall on the U.S.

Tropical Storm Helene forms in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on September 26. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 24, 2024

Sep

26

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 14

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 938 millibars. (National Hurricane Center) Tropical storm conditions occur across western Florida, with an automated weather station recording sustained winds of 54 mph (87 km/h) with gusts up to 68 mph (109 km/h) near Tampa Bay. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2024

Sep

26

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum

Hurricane Helene Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 938 millibars. (National Hurricane Center) Tropical storm conditions occur across western Florida, with an automated weather station recording sustained winds of 54 mph (87 km/h) with gusts up to 68 mph (109 km/h) near Tampa Bay. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2024

Sep

26

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure

Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, United States, as a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds of 140 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 938 millibars. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2024

Sep

26

Health / Disasters

Tropical storm conditions occur across western Florida, with an automated weather station recording sustained winds of 54 mph (87 km/h) with gusts up to 68 mph

Tropical storm conditions occur across western Florida, with an automated weather station recording sustained winds of 54 mph (87 km/h) with gusts up to 68 mph (109 km/h) near Tampa Bay. (National Hurricane Center)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 26, 2024

Sep

27

Health / Disasters

2024 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane John Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the am

2024 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane John Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the amount of rainfall dropped by Hurricane Otis on the same area in 2023. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2024

Sep

27

Health / Disasters

At least 17 people are killed and more than 900,000 people are reported to be without power due to high winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in Georgia

At least 17 people are killed and more than 900,000 people are reported to be without power due to high winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in Georgia, United States. A rare flash flood emergency is also issued for the Atlanta metropolitan area. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2024

Sep

27

Health / Disasters

Hurricane John Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the amount of rainfall dropped by Hu

Hurricane John Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the amount of rainfall dropped by Hurricane Otis on the same area in 2023. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2024

Sep

27

Health / Disasters

Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the amount of rainfall dropped by Hurricane Otis on

Tropical Storm John brings over 950 mm (37 inches) of rainfall to southern Guerrero, Mexico, twice eclipsing the amount of rainfall dropped by Hurricane Otis on the same area in 2023. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 27, 2024

Sep

28

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South Carolina and 18 in Georgia. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2024

Sep

28

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South Carolina and 18 in Georgia.

Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South Carolina and 18 in Georgia. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2024

Sep

28

Health / Disasters

The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South Carolina and 18 in Georgia.

The death toll from Hurricane Helene in the United States increases to at least 64 people, including 21 in South Carolina and 18 in Georgia. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 28, 2024

Sep

29

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South C

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, and 13 in Florida. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2024

Sep

29

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, and 13

Hurricane Helene The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, and 13 in Florida. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2024

Sep

29

Health / Disasters

The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, and 13 in Florida.

The death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to at least 116 people, including 46 in North Carolina, 27 in South Carolina, 25 in Georgia, and 13 in Florida. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Sep 29, 2024

Oct

03

Health / Disasters

Effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina One thousand U.S.

Effects of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina One thousand U.S. soldiers are deployed to western North Carolina to aid the North Carolina National Guard in humanitarian operations and to help find hundreds of missing people. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 3, 2024

Oct

07

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 897 millibars.

2024 Atlantic hurricane season Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 897 millibars. (National Hurricane Center) Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties in Florida, United States, close schools and order evacuations of residential healthcare facilities in advance of Hurricane Milton's arrival. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2024

Oct

07

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 897 millibars.

Hurricane Milton Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 hurricane with a minimum central pressure of 897 millibars. (National Hurricane Center) Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties in Florida, United States, close schools and order evacuations of residential healthcare facilities in advance of Hurricane Milton's arrival. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2024

Oct

07

Health / Disasters

Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties in Florida, United States, close schools and order evacuations of residential healthcare facilities in advance of Hur

Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties in Florida, United States, close schools and order evacuations of residential healthcare facilities in advance of Hurricane Milton's arrival. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2024

Oct

07

Health / Disasters

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports more than 350 deaths from cholera in Nigeria this year, which is more than twice as many than in the same period

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control reports more than 350 deaths from cholera in Nigeria this year, which is more than twice as many than in the same period last year. (DW)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 7, 2024

Oct

09

Health / Disasters

Five people are killed when a Beechcraft Baron aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Catalina Airport in Avalon, California, United States.

Five people are killed when a Beechcraft Baron aircraft crashes shortly after takeoff from Catalina Airport in Avalon, California, United States. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

09

Health / Disasters

Hurricane Milton More than 5.5 million people in Florida, United States, are currently under evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton weakens into a category 4 hur

Hurricane Milton More than 5.5 million people in Florida, United States, are currently under evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton weakens into a category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in the early hours of Thursday. (The New York Times) (CBS News) Several tornadoes are reported in Florida, including along Interstate 75, ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. (BBC News) Milton makes landfall as a category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on Florida's Western Coast. (CBS News) The Tropicana Field roof in St. Petersburg is damaged by winds caused from Hurricane Milton. (Tampa Bay Times)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

09

Health / Disasters

Milton makes landfall as a category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on Florida's Western Coast.

Milton makes landfall as a category 3 hurricane near Siesta Key on Florida's Western Coast. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

09

Health / Disasters

More than 5.5 million people in Florida, United States, are currently under evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton weakens into a category 4 hurricane ahead of i

More than 5.5 million people in Florida, United States, are currently under evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton weakens into a category 4 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in the early hours of Thursday. (The New York Times) (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

09

Health / Disasters

Several tornadoes are reported in Florida, including along Interstate 75, ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall.

Several tornadoes are reported in Florida, including along Interstate 75, ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 9, 2024

Oct

10

Health / Disasters

2024 Atlantic hurricane season At least ten people are killed in damages by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, United States.

2024 Atlantic hurricane season At least ten people are killed in damages by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, United States. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2024

Oct

10

Health / Disasters

At least ten people are killed in damages by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, United States.

At least ten people are killed in damages by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida, United States. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 10, 2024

Oct

11

Health / Disasters

2024 Peru wildfires The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this year, more than twice as many as

2024 Peru wildfires The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this year, more than twice as many as were reported in 2020, and that the wildfires burned an area nearly 2.5 times larger than those in 2020. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2024

Oct

11

Health / Disasters

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Peru wildfires The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this yea

2024 South American wildfires 2024 Peru wildfires The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this year, more than twice as many as were reported in 2020, and that the wildfires burned an area nearly 2.5 times larger than those in 2020. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2024

Oct

11

Health / Disasters

The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this year, more than twice as many as were reported in 202

The Global Wildfire Information System states that 10,400 wildfires have been reported in Peru so far this year, more than twice as many as were reported in 2020, and that the wildfires burned an area nearly 2.5 times larger than those in 2020. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 11, 2024

Oct

20

Health / Disasters

At least two people are killed and 309 others are rescued in flash flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, United States.

At least two people are killed and 309 others are rescued in flash flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, United States. (The New York Times) (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 20, 2024

Oct

20

Health / Disasters

Four people are killed when a helicopter crashes into a radio tower in Houston, Texas, United States.

Four people are killed when a helicopter crashes into a radio tower in Houston, Texas, United States. (ABC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 20, 2024

Oct

25

Health / Disasters

2024 McDonald's E.

2024 McDonald's E. coli outbreak The number of people who have become ill in an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in the United States increases to 75. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2024

Oct

25

Health / Disasters

The number of people who have become ill in an E.

The number of people who have become ill in an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers in the United States increases to 75. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Oct 25, 2024

Nov

02

Health / Disasters

Four people are killed and 17 others are injured when a truck crashes into several stopped vehicles on Interstate 96 near Webberville, Michigan, United States.

Four people are killed and 17 others are injured when a truck crashes into several stopped vehicles on Interstate 96 near Webberville, Michigan, United States. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 2, 2024

Nov

06

Health / Disasters

A Honda HA-420 HondaJet crashes into a vehicle during take off from Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, U.S., killing five people.

A Honda HA-420 HondaJet crashes into a vehicle during take off from Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, U.S., killing five people. (CBS News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 6, 2024

Nov

17

Health / Disasters

One fatality and dozens of illnesses are linked to an E.

One fatality and dozens of illnesses are linked to an E. coli outbreak of U.S.-grown organic carrots. (CTV News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 17, 2024

Nov

22

Health / Disasters

An infant dies and at least ten other people fall ill in a listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in California, United States.

An infant dies and at least ten other people fall ill in a listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in California, United States. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 22, 2024

Dec

03

Health / Disasters

Protesters clash with police while attempting to storm the National Assembly building in Seoul.

Protesters clash with police while attempting to storm the National Assembly building in Seoul. (The Independent)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 3, 2024

Dec

09

Health / Disasters

A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 9, 2024

Dec

09

Health / Disasters

Killing of Brian Thompson A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO B

Killing of Brian Thompson A suspect, identified as Luigi Mangione, is arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 9, 2024

Dec

10

Health / Disasters

2024 California wildfires In Malibu, California, United States, the Franklin Fire spreads to more than 2,800 acres, prompting over 20,000 people to evacuate.

2024 California wildfires In Malibu, California, United States, the Franklin Fire spreads to more than 2,800 acres, prompting over 20,000 people to evacuate. (KABC-TV)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 10, 2024

Dec

17

Health / Disasters

A U.S.

A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024

Dec

17

Health / Disasters

Killing of Brian Thompson A U.S.

Killing of Brian Thompson A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (NBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 17, 2024

Dec

23

Health / Disasters

The Santa Cruz Wharf of Santa Cruz, California, United States, partially collapses from high waves of a Pacific storm.

The Santa Cruz Wharf of Santa Cruz, California, United States, partially collapses from high waves of a Pacific storm. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 23, 2024

Dec

28

Health / Disasters

At least two people are killed in a tornado outbreak across the southern United States, with damage reported near Houston, Texas.

At least two people are killed in a tornado outbreak across the southern United States, with damage reported near Houston, Texas. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2024

Dec

28

Health / Disasters

Homelessness in the United States U.S.

Homelessness in the United States U.S. homelessness hits a record high in 2024, increasing by more than 18% in the past year, primarily due to high housing costs, natural disasters, and an increase in migration to major cities. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2024

Dec

28

Health / Disasters

Tornado outbreak of December 26–29, 2024 At least two people are killed in a tornado outbreak across the southern United States, with damage reported near Houst

Tornado outbreak of December 26–29, 2024 At least two people are killed in a tornado outbreak across the southern United States, with damage reported near Houston, Texas. (USA Today)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 28, 2024

Dec

29

Health / Disasters

2024 Sidama truck crash At least 71 people are killed and four are injured when a passenger-carrying truck drives off a bridge into a river in Bona Zuria, Sidam

2024 Sidama truck crash At least 71 people are killed and four are injured when a passenger-carrying truck drives off a bridge into a river in Bona Zuria, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. (The Guardian) (Voice of America)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Dec 29, 2024