Hurricane carol
Hurricane Carol was among the worst tropical cyclones on
record to affect the New England region of the United
States.
It developed from a tropical wave near the
Bahamas on August 25, 1954, and slowly strengthened as it
moved northwestward,...
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Hurricane carol
Hurricane Carol was among the worst tropical cyclones on
record to affect the New England region of the United
States.
It developed from a tropical wave near the
Bahamas on August 25, 1954, and slowly strengthened as it
moved northwestward, developing into a major hurricane .
While paralleling the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern
United States, the storm produced strong winds and rough
seas that caused minor coastal flooding and slight damage
to houses.
It made landfall on Long Island, New York, and
Connecticut on August 31 near peak intensity.
Early on
the following day, Carol transitioned into an extratropical
cyclone over New Hampshire.
In New York, storm surge
flooded LaGuardia Airport and inundated Montauk
Highway, leaving the eastern portion of Long Island
isolated.
There were 65 deaths and 1,000 injuries in New
England.
About 150,000 people were left without
electricity in the region, and over 1,500 houses were
destroyed.
Overall, Carol caused 68 fatalities
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