Not as bad as the south but its still a hurricane so it will do some damage. If you are prepared you'll be just fine.
The destructive impact of a hurricane on a city can vary based on factors like the intensity of the storm, the preparedness of the city, and its infrastructure. A hurricane can cause significant damage in a matter of hours, but the long-term recovery and rebuilding process can extend for months or even years.
Hurricane Irene was a category 3, but had weakened to a category 1 by the time it made landfall in the U.S.
Hurricane Katrina inflicted massive damage on New Orleans.
New York State had 10 deaths as a result of 2011's Hurricane Irene. One of these deaths occurred in New York City, on City Island (which is part of the Bronx). A man drowned while attending to his boat in one of the island's marinas. See the Related Link below for more information about the effects of Hurricane Irene on New York.
There is no way of knowing for certain if Hurricane Irene will hit Richmond. Currently the storm is projected to make landfall in the Carolina, after which it will rapidly weaken. However, the city will probably feels some effects from Irene or its remnants even if it is not a direct hit
Water was in the tunnnels
These years are unusual in that New York City was affected by hurricanes two years in a row, where hurricanes are generally rare. The first was Hurricane Irene in August of 2011 then Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012.
Far more damage was done in NJ than NY.
Yes. There was damage in Nassau, but the city was spared the worst winds of the eye wall.
Hurricane Jeanne was a devastating storm that damaged large parts of Florida, the Bahamas, and Grand Bahama. The storm also caused flood damage as far inland in the United States as West Virginia.
Yes, there have been several destructive hurricanes in the US so far this summer. Hurricane Elsa caused significant damage in Florida and other parts of the Southeast in early July. Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm in August, causing widespread devastation and leaving millions without power. Hurricane Nicholas also made landfall in Texas, bringing heavy rain and flooding.
Hurricane Ike hit the Houston area in 2008.