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Hurricane Bob's Last Impact on Rhode Island | Providence News
Thirty-five years ago, Hurricane Bob tore through Southeastern New England as a deadly Category 2 storm — the last to directly hit Rhode Island. It slammed into Block Island before barreling ashore in Newport, packing 90 mph winds and gusts up to 105 mph. The storm claimed 17 lives across the region, including six in Connecticut. Along Rhode Island’s coast, surges of 3–8 feet flooded communities, while the Cape endured catastrophic 10–15 foot waves and 125 mph gusts. Rainfall ranged from 3–6 inches statewide, with Foster recording a staggering 7.01 inches — triggering localized flooding. The…
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