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Tag: hurricane Carol

Hurricane Carol, August 31, 1954

August 24, 2021January 5, 2025 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

The 1954 storm knocked down trees and power lines all over Ipswich. Hurricane Carol devastated the Massachusetts south coast and Rhode Island, and was responsible for 65 deaths. On September 11, Hurricane Edna hit New England with additional destruction.

Posted in HistoryTagged 1954, hurricane, hurricane Carol, September, storm

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