Hurricane Sandy Case Study Flashcards
When did this tropical storm form?
19th October 2012
When was the tropical storm upgraded to hurricane status?
24th October
How much money did the hurricane cost in damage?
$65 billion
Was the hurricane the most costly in the US?
No it was the second most costly
What areas were affected?
24 US states and several places in South America
How many lives were lost as a result of the hurricane?
286
What record did the hurricane break in New York?
It caused the largest storm surge of water
How big was the New York storm surge?
13.88 feet
Where did the New York storm surge hit?
Battery Park
What was the barometer reading of the storm?
940 millibars
How far from the eye did the hurricane force winds extend at the windiest point?
175 miles from the eye
How far did the tropical storm force winds extend?
485 miles
What happened on the 19th October?
A tropical wave in the Caribbean formed and went from a tropical depression to a tropical storm in just 6 hours
What happened on the 22nd October?
Tropical Storm Sandy forms in the Caribbean Sea with maximum winds of 40 mph
What happened on the 24th October?
Sandy became a Category 1 hurricane and moved north across the Caribbean, crossing Jamaica and hitting land for the first time.
How fast were the winds when the hurricane hit Jamaica?
80mph
How many deaths were caused in Haiti due to the flooding on the 24th October?
50
What speed did winds hit on the 26th October?
110mph- 1mph off becoming a category 3 hurricane
What happened on the 27th October?
It weakened to become a tropical depression but then got strong again and reached Category 1 hurricane status
What were the peak winds on the 28th October?
80mph
In how many places was the North Carolina highway washed out on the 28th October?
12 places
Why did the hurricane move northwest on the 28th October?
Due to a cold high-pressure front to the north of the storm
What did the moon cause on the 28th October?
A storm surge and winds that covered 1000 miles
What type of weather did the hurricane cause on the 29th October?
It caused some snow in some areas as it interfered with the weather system
What happened in Washington DC on the 29th October?
High winds and heavy rainfall hit causing trees and power lines to fall
On what date did some states experience power cuts?
29th October
What happened on the 31st October?
The storm dissipated over western Pennsylvania
How many deaths were a direct result of the hurricane?
147