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The 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane [1] was among the most damaging hurricanes in the Mid-Atlantic states in the eastern United States. The sixth storm and third hurricane of the very active 1933 Atlantic hurricane season, it formed in the eastern Atlantic, where it moved west-northwestward and eventually became a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.
The costliest hurricane was the Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane, which caused $27 million in damage from North Carolina to New Jersey. [nb 4] The hurricane produced rainfall that resulted in severe crop damage in Maryland. [10] In addition to the 20 tropical storms, there were several tropical depressions of lesser intensity.
The bridge was the site of the famous "Crescent Limited wreck." On August 23, 1933, a hurricane (known today as the Chesapeake–Potomac Hurricane of 1933) passed over the District of Columbia, bringing 7 inches (177.8 mm) of rain, extensive flooding, and much damage. [6]
August 23, 1933 – The Chesapeake Potomac Hurricane makes landfall along the northeastern portion of the state, causing locally heavy damage and high tides; damage is estimated at $250,000 (1933 USD, $4 million 2008 USD). [2] September 15, 1933 – The Outer Banks hurricane produces heavy rainfall, strong winds, and high tides. [2]
1933 Atlantic hurricane season. 9 articles. Trinidad hurricane Texas tropical storm Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane. Cuba–Brownsville hurricane Treasure Coast hurricane
August 24, 1933 – After making landfall on the Outer Banks, the 1933 Chesapeake Potomac hurricane passes through Virginia and Maryland. Higher than normal tides washes out about 1 square mile (2.6 km 2 ) of beaches along the Delaware coastline, while strong winds cause $150,000 in damage (1933 USD, $2.5 million 2008 USD).
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