Effects of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
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The effects of Hurricane Sandy in Maryland and Washington, D.C., included tropical storm force sustained winds with isolated gusts to hurricane force, plus significant mountain snow and coastal flooding.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | October 27, 2012 (First rainbands begin to affect the region) |
Extratropical | October 29 |
Dissipated | November 2, 2012 (Dissipated as extratropical cyclone) |
Tropical storm | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 60 mph (95 km/h) |
Highest gusts | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | At least 11 total |
Damage | $42.6 million (2012 USD) |
Areas affected | Maryland, Washington, D.C. |
Part of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season | |
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