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Hurricane Sandy, which struck in late October 2012, had maximum sustained winds of approximately 80 miles per hour (130 km/h) at its peak intensity. While it was classified as a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, its expansive wind field caused significant damage across a wide area, particularly in the northeastern United States. The storm's impact was exacerbated by its size and the timing of its landfall during a full moon, leading to severe coastal flooding.

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