Posted in Rhode Island Nature December 21, 2016 by

A Terrifying, Deadly Storm Struck Rhode Island In 1938 And No One Saw It Coming

Anyone that’s lived in Rhode Island long enough knows that we’ve seen some pretty intense storms over the years. From the blizzard of 78, to Hurricane Irene in 2011, every decade brings at least one incident of epic and devastating weather. While all New Englanders have been through a few rough weather patches, few storms compare to this infamous hurricane that struck the coastal states in the 1930s.

Occurring in 1938, the deadly storm known as the New England Hurricane caused chaos and destruction across several states.
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After forming off the coast of Africa, the hurricane became New England bound and was a category 3 storm when it first struck Long Island
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At the time it was only one of just three hurricanes to have happened in the region since the 1600s.
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This photo taken in Jamestown shows just some of the impact on homes throughout Rhode Island.
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Also known as the Great New England Hurricane, and the Long Island Express, the storm had a heavy impact throughout the east.
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More than 600 lives were lost, and thousands of homes were damaged and destroyed.
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This photo of a flooded street in Providence puts into perspective just how overwhelming the New England Hurricane really was.
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