| LI Phil |
| (User) |
| Wed Aug 25 2004 10:46 PM |
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Re: The 1938 Hurricane
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>>> the 38 storm was also likely a once in 100-300 year event for new england as a whole.
Lets hope it stays that way. Interestingly enough, the 1800's produced what were estimated to be three or four CAT IIIs or above (of course with the primitive recording instruments of the time, we'll never know for sure) that struck LI. I've been trying to dig up info, but it is very scarce, on the 1893 storm which literally washed away a resort barrier island known as "Hog Island".
Other NYC/LI Hurricanes
1893 Hurricane
More 1893
If anyone has a link to more information on this storm, please post it...