January 7th – Weather Events On This Day
UK Related
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Great London Flood (1928)
On the night of January 6-7, a powerful storm surge in the North Sea, paired with high tide and heavy rain, caused the Thames to overflow in central London, resulting in devastating floods. Fourteen lives were lost, and iconic sites like the Houses of Parliament and the Tate Gallery were swamped. The Tower of London’s moat even filled for the first time in 80 years.
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Heavy Snowfall in Scotland (1918)
Northern Scotland was hit hard by heavy snowfall, with drifts reaching up to 120 cm (almost 4 feet) in Deemess, Orkney. The Highland railway remained blocked by snow for several days.
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Rapid Thaw and Great Floods (1873)
Following a spell of severe frost, a quick thaw paired with strong south-westerly winds and heavy rain caused widespread flooding in many areas of the UK on January 7th.
And if you want to see the weather we have experienced on January 7th in Crondall over the years then go here for weather on any particular day (select from drop down menus) or here to see how it compares to the records for that day.
Non UK Related
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Great Plains Blizzard (USA) (1873)
A brutal blizzard swept across the Great Plains, hitting the tristate area of Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota the hardest. Caught off guard by the sudden, harsh weather, many pioneers lost their lives, with over 70 deaths reported and some bodies not discovered until spring.
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Eastern United States – Record-Setting Blizzard (1996)
The “Blizzard of ’96” hit its peak on January 7th, dumping 30.7 inches of snow in Philadelphia and 20.2 inches in New York City. Wind gusts over 50 mph created blinding whiteout conditions. The powerful storm caused more than $1 billion in damage and led to federal disaster declarations in multiple states.
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Heatwave, Sydney, Australia (2005)
Sydney recorded a sweltering temperature of 45°C (113°F), making it one of the hottest days on record for the city, stressing both the power grid and emergency services.
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Severe Hailstorm, Johannesburg, South Africa (1952)
A violent hailstorm struck Johannesburg, dropping hailstones as large as golf balls, causing extensive damage to vehicles and buildings.
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Extreme Cold Wave, Moscow, Russia (1939)
Moscow hit a historic low of -42°C (-43.6°F), marking one of the coldest days ever recorded in the city’s history.
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Last Updated on 2nd January 2026 : Originally published on 7th December 2025