Storm of the Century: 353 Die in Appalachia
The Great Appalachian Storm struck New England with hurricane-force winds while burying the Ohio Valley in blizzard conditions, a rare combination that earned it the title "Storm of the Century." The system killed 353 people, caused massive forest blowdowns across six states, and generated storm surges that flooded the New York City waterfront.
November 25, 1950
76 years ago
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