Event Summary

Narrative

The storm made landfall on Long Island at 80 mph. It produced a modest storm tide of 4 to 7 feet above normal across the Atlantic. It could have produced a much stronger and intense surge if it had hit at high tide. The storm caused the largest single power loss in U.S. history to date. Total damage estimated at $900 million. Some moderate beach erosion.

Description

Tropical Cyclone
Flash Flooding, High Winds
9/27/1985 12:00 AM
9/27/1985 11:59 PM

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Safety

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