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While the Northeastern part of the U.S. has not had as many hurricanes as the south, there have been 11 in the past several decades that have been significant.

A summary of these hurricanes include:

Hurricane Gloria (1985) – This hurricane caused widespread damage across Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, leading to significant power outages and structural damage.

Hurricane Bob (1991) – Striking mainly New England, it caused extensive damage in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, with substantial flooding and wind damage.

Hurricane Floyd (1999) – Although it weakened to a tropical storm by the time it reached the Northeast, it brought severe flooding, especially in New Jersey and New York.

Hurricane Isabel (2003) – Mostly affecting the Mid-Atlantic, it also impacted parts of the Northeast with strong winds and coastal flooding.

Hurricane Irene (2011) – This hurricane caused major flooding and power outages throughout the region, particularly in New York, New Jersey, and Vermont.

Hurricane Sandy (2012) – Perhaps the most infamous recent hurricane to hit the Northeast, Sandy caused unprecedented damage, especially in New Jersey and New York, with extensive flooding, power outages, and destruction of property.

These hurricanes illustrate the varied impacts on the region, from flooding and storm surges to strong winds and widespread power outages.

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There is still time to prepare. Lucci Electric can provide a plan and free estimate for an automatic standby generator if you don’t have one and if you do, Lucci can make sure it’s running and ready to weather any storm that comes our way.

In case you are wondering if you made the list for hurricane names for 2024, the names for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season have been released. These names follow a rotating list maintained by the World Meteorological Organization, used every six years. For 2024, the names are as follows:

1. Alberto
2. Beryl
3. Chris
4. Debby
5. Ernesto
6. Francine
7. Gordon
8. Helene
9. Isaac
10. Joyce
11. Kirk
12. Leslie
13. Milton
14. Nadine
15. Oscar
16. Patty
17. Rafael
18. Sara
19. Tony
20. Valerie
21. William

All indications point to a very active hurricane season this year.  Sources such as the Colorado State University and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict up to 23 named storms of which up to 11 could be hurricanes and 3-6 reaching hurricane status of 3 or greater.

Warmer than average sea temperatures and conditions such as La Nina are key drivers in these predictions.

While these storms typically start in the Caribbean and southern parts of the U.S., they can easily climb the coastline and cause severe weather in our area as well.  It is not too late to prepare as the season officially commences in June and peaks from August to October.

If you don’t have an automatic standby generator, now is a great time to call Lucci

for a free estimate and plan.  If you have one, Lucci can service it and make sure it’s

Running and ready for any storms.