May 23
- 1976 - Subtropical Storm One struck the Florida panhandle, bringing heavy rainfall to the southeastern United States but only minimal damage.
- 2003 - Typhoon Chan-hom (pictured) reaches its maximum intensity as a Category 4 typhoon with a pressure of 940 mbar (27.76 inHg).
May 23
- 1976 - Subtropical Storm One struck the Florida panhandle, bringing heavy rainfall to the southeastern United States but only minimal damage.
- 2003 - Typhoon Chan-hom (pictured) reaches its maximum intensity as a Category 4 typhoon with a pressure of 940 mbar (27.76 inHg).