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RMS: Insight and Observations of a Superstorm

Catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions provides commentary on Superstorm Sandy and modeling storm surge.

By Jeff Waters | Updated on October 30, 2013

Jeff Waters (pictured) is senior manager and meteorologist at catastrophe modeler Risk Management Solutions.

Superstorm Sandy is the second costliest landfalling U.S. storm on record, and ranks as one of the most destructive events in U.S. history. The storm, which was almost the size of Alaska, brought hurricane-force winds, rain, and catastrophic storm surge to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, in addition to significant snowfall to parts of Appalachia and the Midwest. Thousands of flights were cancelled, and power outages that were reported in 15 states impacted almost 8.5 million homeowners and businesses, and caused severe business interruption and contingent business interruption.

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