Deadliest Storms
Some tropical cyclones that have impacted New England have resulted in fatalities in the region. The most notorious and deadly of these storms is the 1938 New England hurricane which killed between 682 and 800 people. This list includes all tropical cyclones that have resulted in at least 10 deaths in New England. Some storms before the early 20th century may not have an accurate death toll due to lack of available data.
| Name | Year | Number of deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed | 1938 | 682-800 |
| 1849 New England hurricane | 1849 | 143 |
| 1927 October tropical storm | 1927 | 85 |
| Hurricane Carol | 1954 | 68 |
| 1778 New England hurricane | 1778 | 50-70 |
| Unnamed | 1635 | 46+ |
| Unnamed | 1944 | ≥46 |
| Unnamed | 1815 | 38+ |
| Hurricane Edna | 1954 | 28 |
| Unnamed | 1821 | 17 |
| Hurricane Bob | 1991 | 17 |
| Hurricane Irene | 2011 | 16 |
| Unnamed | 1991 | 13 |
| Hurricane Dog | 1950 | 12 |
Read more about this topic: Hurricanes In New England
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