In 1938, one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history ripped through New England. While the most severe damage was in southern New England, New Hampshire communities were heavily impacted by the Great New England Hurricane. | WMUR-TV

#WeatherWeek: Did you know the Hurricane of 1938 is still the strongest on record to hit Rhode Island? Join us as we explore summer weather threats starting tomorrow on 12 News. https://trib.al/XpY8jIG | WPRI 12

In September of 1938, the Great New England Hurricane struck the East Coast without warning. The National Weather Bureau later defended their lack of warnings by stating, “New Englanders wouldn’t have paid attention. They were not properly hurricane minded.” | American Experience | PBS

The Great Hurricane of 1938 Was Connecticut’s Deadliest Storm #connecticut #hurricane #history The Great Hurricane of 1938 was the deadliest storm in Connecticut’s history. Striking during a full moon with little warning, it brought record tides, 120 mph winds, catastrophic flooding, and fires that burned unchecked for hours. Across New England, 682 people lost their lives. | Call Cress