Nor'Easter Hits Rhode Island Leaving Thousands Without Powe
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“NOR'EASTER BRINGS POWERFUL WINDS SEVERE FLOODING TO EAST COAS ”
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RI has more coastline per square mile than any U.S. state!
That dense coastal exposure makes Rhode Island especially vulnerable to nor'easters — Atlantic storm surge and high winds hit fast and hard, which is why RI Emergency Management leads the frontline response when storms strike.
Topic poll · all networksThe 1938 New England Hurricane killed how many in Rhode Island?
- Around 50
- Around 317
- Around 600
- Around 900
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 317
The 1978 Blizzard left 100,000+ Rhode Islanders without power!
The Feb. 1978 nor'easter dropped 40+ inches on parts of Rhode Island, paralyzing the state for days. At its peak, it knocked out power to over 100,000 residents — compared to today's storm peak of roughly 12,000 outages.
Topic poll · all networksWhich nor'easter is still called Rhode Island's worst storm on record?
- The Blizzard of 1978
- The Perfect Storm 1991
- The Storm of the Century
- Hurricane Carol 1954
Guess, then reveal the answer
The Blizzard of 1978
Topic poll · all networksHow costly will Nor'easter Armand's damage be for RI?
