Event Summary
Narrative
Storm tide rose 13 feet in one hour and caused the East River and the Hudson River to converge across lower Manhattan. Widespread flooding occurred as far north as Canal Street.
Description
Tropical Cyclone
Coastal Flooding, High Winds
9/3/1821 12:00 AM
9/3/1821 11:59 PM
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