Sandy developed from a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22, quickly strengthened, and was upgraded to Tropical Storm Sandy six hours later. Sandy moved slowly …

Nov 20, 2025 · Superstorm Sandy was a massive storm that brought significant wind and flooding damage to the Caribbean and the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. in late October 2012. …

Oct 15, 2025 · Read CNN’s Fast Facts on Hurricane Sandy. As a hurricane and post-tropical cyclone, Sandy was responsible for 147 deaths in the United States and 69 more in Canada …

Sep 22, 2021 · Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. Explore the timeline and effects of this historic superstorm.

An unusual combination of hurricane conditions and cold fronts made Sandy particularly potent. In the nine days that Sandy raged, it killed 70 people in the Caribbean and almost 150 people in...

Oct 29, 2023 · Sandy was one of the costliest storms in U.S. history, with more than $36 billion in damage to New Jersey and another $32 billion in New York.

The devastation caused by Sandy is a reminder of the vulnerability of coastal communities to storm and flooding damage. This tool is helping people make better planning decisions that …

Apr 24, 2025 · Winds of tropical storm force extended from Maine to North Carolina, making Sandy one of the largest Atlantic storms ever recorded.

Oct 24, 2022 · Sandy is the largest Atlantic tropical cyclone on record based on the extent of its tropical storm force wind field. Those winds of 39 mph to 73 mph were about 1,000 miles in …

Oct 30, 2012 · From the beaches of Long Island to the suburbs and shores of New Jersey, to the heart of New York City, Sandy decimated the region. Nearly 100 people in the Tri-State Area …