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Natural Disasters Timeline

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  • The Great Blizzard of 1888

    The Great Blizzard of 1888

    As much as 60 inches of snow fell. Over 400 deaths.
  • The Great Blizzard

    The Great Blizzard

    It lasted 3 days from March 12th to the 14th. 235 estimated deaths. The 10th deadliest winter storm recorded.
  • Johnstown Flood

    Johnstown Flood

    Caused by a failed dam and heavy rain. About 40 foot high wave. More than 2200 deaths
  • St. Patrick's Day Flood

    St. Patrick's Day Flood

    caused more than 100 deaths. It was a catastrophic event in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, particularly in Pittsburgh.
  • Great Blizzard Of 1888

    Great Blizzard Of 1888

    killed 101 people and caused an estimated $70 million in damage
  • Hurricane Agnes

    Hurricane Agnes

    The wettest tropical event ever in PA. More than 100,000 people had to relocate. 128 confirmed deaths.
  • Storm Of The Century

    Storm Of The Century

    Was a massive winter storm that affected the entire East Coast, including Philadelphia. Total of 208 to 318 deaths across the East Coast.
  • Tropical Storm Allison

    Tropical Storm Allison

    Dropped heavy rainfall across southeastern Pennsylvania.
  • Tropical Storm Lee

    Tropical Storm Lee

    Over 16,000 homes and businesses received at least minor damage, including over 1,000 homes and businesses that were completely destroyed. 7 confirmed deaths.
  • Hurricane Sandy

    Hurricane Sandy

    20 inches of rain. Caused 14 deaths. 1.2 million people without power.