This graph shows the number of East Coast Winter Storm (ECWS) events that occurred during each season. Information concerning the identification of individual storms appears in Hirsch et al. (2000). Details on the relationship between storm strength and coastal impacts is given in DeGaetano (2007).

All ECWS regardless of strength or duration Strong ECWS with winds exceeding 52 mph High ECWS activity is indicated in seasons exceeding this value High strong ECWS activity is indicated in seasons exceeding this value The linear trend of seasonal ECWS and strong ECWS frequency with time • or • Events observed in the current ECWS season East Coast Winter Storm Frequency Storm Surges Montauk, NY The Battery, NY Sandy Hook, NJ Willets Point, NY Kings Point, NY Bridgeport, CT New London, CT Combined Regional

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