Today, 21 September, is the 75th anniversary of the Great Hurricane of 1938, a Category 3 hurricane that was one of the most destructive storms to hit New England. The damage was concentrated in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts (as well as on Long Island, NY).
The storm resulted in 564 deaths and over 1700 persons injured. In addition, approximately 8600 buildings and over 2600 boats were destroyed, with over 15,000 additional buildings and over 3300 boats damaged.
For more information about this storm, please visit:
National Weather Service: The Great New England Hurricane of 1938
Wikipedia: 1938 New England hurricane
The History Channel: This Day in History: Sep 21, 1938: The Great New England Hurricane
Media reports:
The Day: Still shocking to recall destructive force of Hurricane of 1938 (21 SEP 13)
CBS News: Great New England Hurricane of 1938 remembered on 75th anniversary (21 SEP 13)
WPRI-TV: Hurricane barrier ready if 1938 repeats, says PEMA (20 SEP 13)
WJAR-TV: Slideshow: Hurricane of '38 (20 SEP 13)
WMUR-TV: Images: The Great New England Hurricane of 1938 (1 AUG 13)
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