Historical Events tagged with "appalachians"

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Natural Disasters

The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950

November 25th, 1950 74 years ago

Severe weather impacted 22 states in late November, resulting in 353 fatalities and numerous injuries. The storm brought snow, ice, and strong winds, wreaking havoc across the Appalachian region. Factors contributing to the disaster included poor forecasting and unexpected severity. The aftermath necessitated extensive recovery efforts.

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