UK Related
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Southeast England, UK – Severe Ice Storm (1942)
On January 11, 1942, one of the most severe freezing rain events in British history struck Kent and Sussex. Ice up to 25 mm thick coated power lines and trees, disrupting rail travel and power supply for over 48 hours.
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North Sea Storm Surge (1982)
A significant storm surge occurred over January 11–12, causing extensive coastal flooding and considerable damage along the east coast between the Humber and Kent.
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Non UK Related
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Great Plains, USA – “Schoolhouse Blizzard” (1888)
On January 11, 1888, a sudden blizzard swept across the Great Plains, plunging temperatures from above freezing to −40°C (−40°F) in just a few hours. Blinding whiteout conditions stranded children in rural schoolhouses throughout Nebraska and the Dakotas, resulting in at least 235 deaths. With winds topping 80 km/h, it became one of the most severe cold weather disasters in U.S. history.
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Norway – Heavy Snow and Avalanches (1918)
On January 11, 1918, heavy snowfall blanketed western Norway, setting off avalanches that wiped out several villages in Sogn og Fjordane. Snow piled up over 1.5 meters deep, cutting off communities and leading to at least 20 deaths, according to local meteorological records.
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Yukon Territory, Canada – Extreme Cold (1964)
On January 11, 1964, Snag, Yukon recorded −63.9°C (−83°F), one of the lowest temperatures ever measured in North America. The arctic mass extended southward through British Columbia, causing fuel shortages and freezing the Yukon River solid for weeks.
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South Africa – Tropical Depression Greg (1997)
On January 11, 1997, Tropical Depression Greg dumped over 200 mm of rain on KwaZulu-Natal in just 24 hours. The resulting flash floods wiped out rural infrastructure and forced thousands to evacuate.
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