Columbus Day Storm of 1962
On the 12th day of October in 1962, a raging windstorm ravaged the Puget Sound region. It was ranked as one of the worst extratropical cyclones to ever hit the Pacific Northwest. The storm travelled at a rate of 1800 miles in a period of less than one-and-half days which is actually faster than a hurricane.
What were the Impacts of the Storm?
There were 46 reported deaths and hundreds of injuries with property worth over $235 billion being destroyed. In a span of 12 hours the wind had blown off over 11 billion board feet of timber.
Radio, TV and other communication networks were affected as trees fell on the wires. The power distribution networks had to be rebuilt afresh as they were completely destroyed.
Some of the effects of this 1962 disaster can still be felt today with Columbus travel to the countryside being disrupted as most roads destroyed by the storm are still unimproved.
The storm's memorabilia is preserved at various Columbus museums which is a major boost to Columbus travel as these archives are an attraction site where visitors can have a glimpse of the effects of the destructive storm.
Further information on:
http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=5325
http://www.salemhistory.net/natural_history/columbus_day_storm_1962.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2002/2002-10-12-columbus-day-storm_x.htm
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