Hurricane Bob (1991)
| Landfall | Aug. 19, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Where | Rhode Island |
| Strength at landfall | Category 2, about 100 mph sustained winds |
Bob was one of the costliest hurricanes in New England history.
What happened
- Surge flooded Buzzards Bay and Cape Cod.
- Hundreds of thousands lost power across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Bob. Know your evacuation zone before the season, and leave when officials tell you to. See our hurricane prep guide and what the categories really mean.
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