Jersey Disasters

By Tucker Goodwin
  • Great Blizzard of 1888

    Great Blizzard of 1888

    One of the worst snowstorms in U.S. history. 40 to 50 inches of snow. Trains buried, telegraph lines destroyed
  • The 1903 Heppner Flood

    The 1903 Heppner Flood

    The worst hurricane dumping torrential rain, causing the worst flood in recorded history. Entire towns like Paterson, Little Falls, and Manville were underwater.
  • Hurricane Donna (1960)

    Hurricane Donna (1960)

    strong winds and flooding waves up to 10 feet on the coast. Hundreds of million dollars. Around 10 people died in NJ.
  • Ash Wednesday Storm (1964)

    Ash Wednesday Storm (1964)

    A 5 day long nor'easter that caused the worst in New jersey History. Atlantic City, Cape May, and Long Beach Island devastated. 45,000 buildings damaged. 40 people died
  • Tornado Outbreak of 1989

    Tornado Outbreak of 1989

    A fast moving line of violent thunderstorms.Winds over 80 mph flattened trees, ripped roofs off buildings. Only 1 death
  • Blizzard of 1996

    Blizzard of 1996

    20 to 30 inches of snow in most of NJ. Schools closed a week, NJ Turnpike impassable, airports shut down. Roofs collapsed under weight.
  • Hurricane Floyd (1999)

    Hurricane Floyd (1999)

    Heavy rain up to 14 inches. Caused the worst inland flooding in NJ history. Thousands evacuated by boat and helicopter.
  • Hurricane Irene (2011)

    Hurricane Irene (2011)

    Entire towns evacuated. Transit shutdown across NJ. atleast 9 people died and 1 billion dollars in damage
  • Hurricane Sandy (2012)

    Hurricane Sandy (2012)

    Massive flooding, power outages, and destruction along the Jersey Shore. 37 people died as a result. Over $30 billion in damages.
  • Hurricane Ida Remnants (2021)

    Hurricane Ida Remnants (2021)

    Flash floods in North Jersey and central areas, cars submerged on highways. Caused over 2 billion in damages. 30+ deaths in new jersey.