The United States is currently experiencing the first blizzard of 2022. White snow covers everywhere, causing power outages and traffic disruptions. This is one of the strongest winter storms in recent years but it has nothing to do with these 3 biggest blizzards of all time.
Top 3 Biggest Blizzards in US History
1. Great White Hurricane
The Great White Storm was a blizzard that hit the northeastern United States in 1888. It was so horrible that it became a historic event in the United States.
This storm combines factors such as heavy snowfall, cold temperatures and strong winds. So it paralyzed the entire East Coast of the United States and some Canadian provinces. The storm hit in early March. It rained heavily. Then, the temperature dropped sharply and it turned to snow.
New York was flooded with 22 inches of snow. The whole city was congested and flooded as the snow melted. However, many other places were even deeper under the snow. For example, Snow 50 to 60 feet high has been reported on Long Island. As a result, more than 400 people died. Over 100 people have gone missing at sea.
2. No Name Storm
The No Name Storm was a 1993 snowstorm of the century. It occurred in the eastern United States. This storm is notable for its intensity and large size. In particular, it affected a larger area than any other hurricane in history.
Heavy snowfall was recorded in 26 states. The No Name Storm affected up to half of the US population. 270 Americans died as a result of the storm.
Furthermore, this storm broke many weather records. It caused temperatures to drop to – 31 F. Wind speeds were up to 100 mph. In some places, the snow was more than 50 inches.
3. Appalachian Storm
In 1950, a terrible storm brought heavy rains, strong winds and record snowfall to the East Coast. It’s known as the Great Appalachian Storm.
Researchers call this blizzard “a meteorological powerhouse”. It affected 12 states. Snow fell up to 57 inches. Storm winds toppled trees, causing widespread power outages. Besides, heavy rains caused near-record flooding for eastern Pennsylvania.
Although it lasted only for 12 hours, the storm left 383 people dead. In addition, it also caused nearly 700 million USD in damage.
Conclusion
These are the 3 biggest blizzards of all time in US history. They have dire consequences for both humans and the economy. However, the survivors still managed to overcome all obstacles that the blizzard brought. That’s what humans have to do.
“Stand up and move on!”
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