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October 17[edit]
1091: One of the earliest recorded tornadoes killed two people in London.
1944: A major hurricane struck Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, killing around 300 people.
1998: Heavy rainfall, which would eventually cause severe flooding, began in central Texas, resulting in almost $1 billion (USD) in damage.
2007: The TV series Storm Chasers premiered on the Discovery Channel.