Event Summary
Narrative
Made landfall in eastern Long Island and southeastern Connecticut. Sustained winds of more than 100 mph and gusts 115 to 120 mph.The costliest hurricane to hit the northeast, at the time.
Description
Tropical Cyclone
Flash Flooding, High Winds
8/31/1954 12:00 AM
8/31/1954 11:59 PM
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Safety
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