Norfolk-Long Island Hurricane
September 3, 1821
Category 3
Jamaica Bay
Created a storm surge of 13 ft in one hour. >>> More
Unnamed Hurricane
August 23, 1893
Category 2
Hog Island
30-foot storm surge destroyed most of southern Brooklyn and Queens. It destroyed Hog island
Long Island Express Hurricane
September 21, 1938
Category 3
Long Island
The '38 Hurricane created the Shinnecock Inlet and widened Moriches Inlet >>> More
Hurricane Carol
August 24, 1954
Category 3
Long Island
30-foot storm surge destroyed most of southern Brooklyn and Queens. Hurricane Carol destroyed nearly 4000 homes, along with 3500 automobiles and over 3000 boats
Hurricane Gloria
September 27, 1985
Category 1
Long Island
This was the second landfall of Gloria. Caused tree damage and beach erosion. Losses were estimated at $900 million
Hurricane Bob
August 19, 1991
Category 2
Long Island
Brushed by 65 miles away. Heavy rain and wind reported.
