Tropical Storm Matthew (2004)

Tropical Storm Matthew
Tropical Storm Matthew near peak intensity and approaching Louisiana on October 9
Meteorological history
FormedOctober 8, 2004
ExtratropicalOctober 10, 2004
DissipatedOctober 11, 2004
Tropical storm
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS)
Highest winds45 mph (75 km/h)
Lowest pressure997 mbar (hPa); 29.44 inHg
Overall effects
FatalitiesNone
Damage$305,000 (2004 USD)
Areas affectedLouisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio Valley
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Part of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Matthew was a weak tropical storm in the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season that made landfall on Louisiana. It was the thirteenth tropical storm of the season and the ninth to affect the United States. It formed over the western Gulf of Mexico on October 8 and struck south-central Louisiana two days later. The combination of the storm and an upper cyclone over the southern Plains brought heavy rains to much of the Gulf Coast, with the highest amounts reported over 15 inches (380 mm) in northern Louisiana. Damage was minimal, totaling $305,000 (2004 USD), and no casualties were reported.