This Day In Weather History for October 1,2013 from accuweather.com

Valdez, Alaska (2004)
Flooding and mudslides result in numerous road closures.
Louisiana Bayou County (1893)
Hurricane generated storm wave - killed 2,000. 12-foot tides; central pressure 970 mb; 100+ mph winds.
Carolinas (1752)
Second severe hurricane in two weeks struck the Carolinas -- destroyed Onslow, Co. Courthouse along with all its records. Beacon Island disappeared.