Hurricane+Irene

Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene was a powerful Atlantic Hurricane. This caused bad flooding and huge winds in the path of the Caribbean and the east coast of the United States.

Rainfall in the Philadelphia area was about 18 inches of rainfall.

Hurricane Irene started off August 20, 2011. But, the hurricane came to our area August 27, 2011, all in all the hurricane stopped August 29, 2011.

Hurricane Irene's highest wind point was 120 miles per hour.

The death toll reached up to about 40 people across 11 states.

During Hurricane Irene at least 10,000 flights were shut down around the country.

While Hurricane Irene was happening several tornadoes warnings were issued.



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