Sep 05, 2005 one of the most intensely reported events of the 1980s, hurricane gloria hit long island, new york and southern connecticut as a moderate hurricane in september 1985. News reports spoke of at least eight people killed and thousands homeless. Waves from long island sound break over a car stopped by power lines. As half of the the toprated smith and barber the morning.
Gloria then made a turn to a northwest heading, allowing it to miss the bahamas. Browse the newstimes obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolencestributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. One of the most intensly reported events of the 1980s, gloria hit long island, new york city, and southern ct as a moderate category 1 hurricane after having been a violent catagory 4 while visiting in the bahamas. Hurricane gloria made landfall in milford as a category 1 hurricane the strongest official winds reported were gusts to 92 mph at bridgeport. A unique view of tropical storm irenes impacts in milford, ct compared to hurricane gloria in 1985 through photographs. However, gloria was moving forward at 40mph when it struck land. Some tv news footage coupled with my home video from an early vhs camcorder tells my story of the storm and its aftermath in connecticut. United illuminating is preparing for a wind and rain storm forecast. Hurricane sandy news center for milford milford, ct patch. Waves from long island sound break over a car stopped by power lines brought down by the tree on new haven avenue in.
View 37 photos for 1205 new haven ave, milford, ct 06460 a 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,748 sq. Lamont boosts medicaid payments at ct nursing homes live updates. Passports will not be processed in new milford at this time. Damage was heaviest in pennsylvania, where agnes was the states wettest tropical cyclone. Although infrequent, tropical cyclones hurricanestropical storms have struck connecticut and the stamford metropolitan area.
Fairfield county could be in eye of hurricane irene hurricane irene is expected to bring heavy rain, along with sustained winds around 69 mph and gusts up to 84 mph. Every 8 minutes the american red cross responds to an emergency. Milford, ct heres a central spot for milford patchs coverage of hurricane sandy. By this time, the hurricanes central pressure had fallen below 950 mb and reconnaissance winds at the 850 mb level were exceeding 105 mph. A gruesome death and suicide involving a mother and son ended in connecticut when the son jumped from the qbridge in new haven. The town of new milford is located in the southwest portion of litchfield county with a population of approximately 30,000 residents. Hurricane matthew and hurricane awareness patch program. Nostalgia in the digital age milford high school, milford. Oct 29, 2012 this was made around noon today during high tide. The effects of agnes were widespread, from the caribbean to canada, with much of the east coast of the united states affected. On friday, september 1, we had a truck stationed at houston volunteer fire company, mike edwards a board member with the company, said. One of the most intensely reported events of the 1980s, hurricane gloria hit long island, new york and southern connecticut as a moderate hurricane in september 1985. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Milford, ct heres a central spot for milford patch s coverage of hurricane sandy.
The advocate obituaries and death notices for stamford connecticut area. The last connecticut hurricane meteorologist quincy vagell. Milford, ct obituaries, tributes, and stories about the lives of community members. Troop 17 had just completed the requirements at the end of september for the hurricane awareness patch. It was a powerful cape verde hurricane that formed during the 1985 atlantic hurricane season, originating from a tropical wave on september 16 in the eastern. New details, timeline of very rough weather in ct milford, ct. Hurricane sandy news center for milford heres a central spot for milford patchs coverage of hurricane sandy. Remembering hurricane gloria20 years laterjuly 9, 2005. In 1985, hurricane gloria was the last major hurricane to hit connecticut.
Boscov s as seen on tv store department carries all of the most popular products at the lowest prices. Did you see an item on tv and are now anxiously looking for it online. Aug 25, 2011 in 1985, hurricane gloria was the last major hurricane to hit connecticut. Fairfield county could be in eye of hurricane irene. Making its third landfall in the ny ct area, gloria s eye passed over milford at low tide. Anyways, just some footage of the aftermath shot around new milford, ct. For almost thirty years, bruce has been known to radio audiences for his pop culture commentary and offkilter sense of humor. Get the monthly weather forecast for new milford, ct, including daily highlow, historical averages, to help you plan ahead.
Here are the latest details on when dorian could impact ct. Rose thanks vista energy for donations to milford organizations. More than 12,000 connecticut residents are without power late wednesday as a strong storm continued to roll through the state. Hurricane gloria was a powerful cape verde hurricane that formed on september 15, 1985 and tracked across the atlantic through september 28 figure 1. Use the dynamic dental solutions pc company profile in milford, ct.
A look back at the worst hurricanes in connecticut history. Gloria caused heavy damage to homes and businesses along the shore, particularly in a swath from westport to milford. Upon making landfall in milford, connecticut, gloria was a weakened hurricane that passed quickly through the area. Milford, ct patch breaking local news events schools. In connecticut, gloria crossed from westport along long island sound, passed near hartford, and exited into massachusetts. See whats in store for ct milford, ct the season officially starts on june 1. View 40 photos for 65 merwin ave, milford, ct 06460 a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,666 sq. At the time of landfall on long island gloria had sustained winds of around 85mph. The community recovery resource guide offers basic information on the myriad of fema recovery programs available to communities and organizations after a disaster. Find 824 listings related to gloria s garden center in milford on. Yeah i know it got downgraded to a tropical storm but when it first hit us im pretty sure it was still a hurricane. The parent of waterburybased webster bank said tuesday it doesnt envision a quick bounce back in the economy once the worst of the covid19 pandemic is past, but it does expect improvement. Hyperlocal news, alerts, discussion and events for milford, connecticut.
Karen fortunati shares with patch why she should be elected as city clerk as a democrat. Sign up for free patch alerts and daily newsletters. Dynamic dental solutions pc milford, ct company information. Gloria reached category 4 status on the saffirsimpson hurricane scale near the bahamas, but weakened significantly by the time it made landfall on the outer. Call for artist in residence at the mac firehouse gallery. This was due to the fact that it threatened the major cities of the east coast of the. See predominant allergens and allergy forecast discussion to better prepare for next day. Hurricane gloria was the first significant tropical cyclone to strike the northeastern united states. Milford area residents began to come together to provide relief to those affected by the massive flooding in houston. Though not as intense as irene, it is still causing damage. A look back at the worst hurricanes in connecticut history ctpost. Nov 30, 2016 troop 17 had just completed the requirements at the end of september for the hurricane awareness patch. Aug 28, 2011 yeah i know it got downgraded to a tropical storm but when it first hit us im pretty sure it was still a hurricane. For information regarding the coronavirus covid19 please see the following links.
Milford updates on hurricane sandy milford, ct patch. We learned how to track the hurricane, what the different categories meant, how to pack a preparedness kit, and develop an evacuation plan. Making its third landfall in the ny ct area, glorias eye passed over milford at low tide. Hurricane gloria,hurricane,1985 hurricane season,hurricane gloria newspaper. By this time, the hurricane s central pressure had fallen below 950 mb and reconnaissance winds at the 850 mb level were exceeding 105 mph. If and when individual assistance money is approved for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Greenwich, ct the path of the massive storm is tracking up the east coast. As hurricane gloria churned up the waters of the north atlantic from its tropical origins off the african coast and cape verde islands to its ultimate demise in the canadian maritimes, the media began to cover it as the storm of the century, a term, which has also been used several times since september, 1985. Though still a large hurricane, gloria hit at low tide, resulting in low to moderate storm surges of 5 feet 1. As of 2017, according to the census bureau, the population of stamford had risen to 1,000, making it the thirdlargest city in the state behind bridgeport and new haven and the seventhlargest city in new. According to the us census bureau, the population of the city is 129,775 as of july 1, 2018.
On the 24th, a hurricane was issued by the bahamian government for portions of the bahamas. This archival photo shows damage in milford following the hurricane of. Hurricane irene aftermath in new milford, ct youtube. Hurricane gloria, which devastated the state in 1985, was the last category i hurricane to hit connecticut. The new milford public library is closed until further notice the new milford senior center is closed for all programs, but is available by appointment only. Now, the all new village bistro serves the same great breakfast, lunch and. As seen on tv online store shop asotv products boscovs.
New milford, ct weather conditions weather underground. Hurricane landfalls have occurred along the connecticut coast in 1903, 1938, 1944, 1954 carol, 1960 donna, hurricane gloria in 1985, and hurricane sandy in 2012. American red cross help those affected by disasters. Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our coverage, and send us updates if you see shortages in stores or. Now, the all new village bistro serves the same great breakfast, lunch and now has a full bar serving amazing tapas at night. Hurricane gloria was the first significant tropical cyclone to strike the northeastern united states since hurricane agnes in 1972 and the first major storm to affect new york and long island directly since hurricane donna in 1960. Due to expected sustained winds of 40 to 60 miles per hour with gusts of even greater velocity, damage from fallen trees. Village bistro, has been a breakfast and lunch standard in milford, ct for over 14 years.