Hurricane Sandy (2012)
| Landfall | Oct. 29, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Where | near Brigantine, New Jersey |
| Strength at landfall | Post-tropical cyclone, about 80 mph sustained winds |
Sandy was an enormous storm that turned into the New Jersey coast, pushing record surge into New York Harbor.
What happened
- Record storm surge flooded lower Manhattan and parts of the subway system.
- The Jersey Shore suffered widespread destruction.
- Millions lost power across the Northeast.
Lessons for the next storm
Storm surge and flooding rain, not just wind, cause most of the damage and deaths in storms like Sandy. 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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