Deadly storms
| Name | Year | Number of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Sandy | 2012 | 53 |
| Hurricane Agnes | 1972 | 24 |
| 1821 Norfolk and Long Island hurricane | 1821 | 17 |
| Hurricane Ida | 2021 | 16 |
What hurricanes hit Long Island in the 1960s?
- Hurricane Donna makes landfall on Long Island as a Category 2 storm on September 11, 1960.
- The eastern part of Long Island is seeing sustained winds of 100 miles per hour.
- Winds in the western part of Long Island average 70 miles per hour.
- The amount of damage is relatively modest.
- There have been no reported fatalities in New York City as a result of the storm.
- Hurricane Agnes makes landfall in New York City on June 22, 1972.
When was the last time a hurricane hit New England?
Hurricane Bob, which struck New England in 1991 as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, was the most recent hurricane to make landfall in the region.
When was the last time a hurricane did not make landfall?
On August 13, 1778, a hurricane that was in the process of weakening hit the Carolinas and had an influence on the shores of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, although it did not make landfall on either of those states. This storm put a stop to a big war that was about to take place off the shore of Rhode Island between England and France.