The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635. Accounts of the storm are very limited, but it was likely the most intense hurricane to hit New England since European colonization. The storm had a similar track and forward speed to that of the 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane and is the first of five known major hurricanes to have struck the modern New England region. The storm also likely produced one of the greatest storm surges in United States history, modern analysis has found.
First recorded hurricane in North America hits the Plymouth Colony
The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635.
Historical Significance
The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635.
Events Before
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Burchardi flood, known as the second "Grote Mandrenke," kills about 15,000 in North Friesland, Denmark, and Germany
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Puritan author William Prynne tried in Star Chamber for publishing "Histrio-masti", criticising the theatre
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Battle of Smolensk: King Wladyslaw IV of Poland beats Russians [NS=Mar 1]
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Irish captain Walter Devereaux kills Duke Wallenstein
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Battle at Smolensk: Polish King Wladyslaw IV beats Russians
Events After
The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recogniz
The Massachusetts Bay Colony organizes three militia regiments to defend the colony against the Pequot Indians. Recognized today as the founding of the United States National Guard.
University of Utrecht opening ceremony
University of Utrecht opening ceremony
City of Providence, Rhode Island form
Providence ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil
Johan Maurits is appointed governor of Dutch Brazil
Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens
Spanish troops occupy Corbie near Amiens
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Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno
Italian composer Pier Cavalli marries rich widow Maria Sosomeno
Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
Dutch countess Louise of Solms marries earl John of Brederode
Galileo Galilei's book "Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems" is published comparing the Copernican and Ptole
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Mughal Prince and future Emperor Aurangzeb (18) marries his first wife and chief consort Persian princess Dilras Banu Be
Mughal Prince and future Emperor Aurangzeb (18) marries his first wife and chief consort Persian princess Dilras Banu Begum (15) at Agra, India
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 15, 1635?
- The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635. Accounts of the storm are very limited, but it was likely the most intense hurricane to hit New England since European colonization. The storm had a similar track and forward speed to that of the 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane and is the first of five known major hurricanes to have struck the modern New England region.
- Why is First recorded hurricane in North America hits the Plymouth Colony significant?
- The Great Colonial Hurricane of 1635 was an extraordinarily powerful and devastating Atlantic hurricane that brushed Colonial Virginia and struck the New England Colonies in late August 1635.