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5 unusual facts about Hurricane Irene


2011 Connecticut Huskies football team

However, due to Rentschler Field being used for relief efforts for Hurricane Irene, the game was moved to Saturday.

Chad Szeliga

Chad joined the group for the stint, though the tour was cut short by the promoters after the August 26th New York City date, for fears of problems in the northeastern US from incoming Hurricane Irene.

Coney Island Hospital

Hurricane Irene resulted in the hospital's first full-scale evacuation.

Delaware and Ulster Railroad

The DURR suffered a major washout at Kelly's Corner on August 28, 2011, as a result of Hurricane Irene.

Frying Pan Shoals

In August 2011, the Frying Pan Tower was directly hit by Hurricane Irene with measured winds of 67 MPH and waves of 28ft.



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