This was a rare snow hurricane for New England and the storm was likely transforming into an extratropical cyclone as it approached the New England states. October 18–19, 1782 – A second hurricane moved up the coast and was considered more severe than the previous storm in portions of New England, especially Boston.It is currently not known if this hurricane made landfall in New England. October 8–9, 1782 – A hurricane struck the Carolinas and moved up the coast, causing damage in Providence, Rhode Island.Twenty-three of these deaths are believed to be attributed to HMS Somerset III, a British ship which ran aground on Cape Cod during this storm. November 1, 1778 – A possible late-season hurricane struck Cape Cod, Massachusetts, killing between 50 and 70 people.This storm prevented a major battle between England and France off the coast of Rhode Island. August 13, 1778 – A weakening hurricane that struck the Carolinas, and impacted the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island but did not make landfall.This report may also be confused with the Independence Hurricane of September 2–3, 1775, which passed into New England from New York as a tropical depression or weak tropical storm. September 1775 – The Newfoundland hurricane apparently brought strong winds and/or waves to New England, though it is not known to have actually made landfall.Some houses were blown down and destroyed. September 8, 1769 – A hurricane that earlier caused great damage in Annapolis, Maryland blew ashore boats at Boston and adjacent areas, Providence, and Newport.October 8, 1747 – Seven ships were destroyed, and "many" perished.February 23, 1723 – An off-season storm struck Cape Cod causing a great deal of damage, but no reported deaths.October 18, 1703 – A tropical system caused great wind and flood damage many ships were lost.October 29, 1693 – Another tropical cyclone struck New England and caused flooding so great that new permanent inlets were created.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |