Sandy Reaches New Jersey as a Post-Tropical Cyclone
On October 29, 2012, Sandy came ashore near Brigantine, New Jersey.
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The Landfall
On October 29, 2012, Sandy came ashore near Brigantine, New Jersey. At landfall it was classified as a post-tropical cyclone, despite its familiar hurricane name.
Size and Surge
Its enormous circulation drove destructive coastal water levels. The change in classification did not mean that the storm had become harmless.
A Regional Disaster
The effects extended across New Jersey, New York and other parts of the eastern United States. Shoreline damage, flooding and infrastructure disruption were connected consequences.
Names Can Mislead
Hurricane Sandy remains a common historical label. Explaining its landfall status improves accuracy without minimizing the severity of the event.
Observations and Memory
NOAA’s account combines the storm’s physical development with the resulting inundation. Satellite views and dated flood records are stronger evidence than a generic image of a dramatic wave.
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