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How many people died during Hurricane Irene?
49
Hurricane Irene/Total fatalities
Where did Hurricane Irene hit in New York?
Coney Island
New York City Upon making landfall on Coney Island, the storm produced a storm surge of 4.36 feet (1.33 m) and a storm tide of 9.5 feet (2.9 m) at Battery Park.
Can a Category 5 hurricane hit NYC?
Keep in mind that a category three hurricane in itself could cause catastrophic damage with winds of 111-129 mph and a major storm tide. So, New York City is most likely safe from ever seeing a category five hurricane, but extensive damage can still be inflicted by a much weaker one.
How many people died in Hurricane Irene 2011?
Hurricane Irene hits New York – Sunday 28 August 2011 • Irene blamed for 11 deaths along US east coast • Flash flooding sweeps through inland areas in north east • New York City escapes the worst of the storm • Maryland nuclear reactor damaged by flying debris • Follow me on Twitter @matthewwells
What happened when Hurricane Irene hit New York?
Hurricane Irene hits New York – Sunday 28 August 2011. The storm was downgraded from category 1 hurricane to tropical storm as it made landfall at Coney Island, New York at about 9.30am ET, but still left a trail of fallen trees and extensive flooding. • A total of 11 deaths have so far been attributed to Irene.
What category was Irene when it hit North Carolina?
Continuing to weaken, Irene was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on August 27, becoming the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane Ike in 2008.
What category was Hurricane Irene when it hit Puerto Rico?
Early on August 21, the storm made a second landfall in Puerto Rico. While crossing the island, Irene strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm paralleled offshore of Hispaniola, continuing to slowly intensify in the process. Shortly before making four landfalls in the Bahamas, Irene peaked as a 120 mph (190 km/h) Category 3 hurricane.