Richwood West Virginia
1993
The greatest Eastern U.S. blizzard of the 20th century
SUPERSTORM 1993
Enter for Memorable Photos of Richwood WV Remarkable Blizzard '93
Most powerful winter storm to affect Richwood WV since the Blizzard of 1888 (March 11–March 14), Richwood was known as "Cherry Tree Bottoms" on the Cherry River back then, named after the virgin cherry trees which must encouraged the first settlers into Richwood like the Spencer family around the 1880
The Blizzard of 1888 Killed 240 people (26 states were affected).
The Blizzard of 1993 Killed 270 people (26 states were affected).
The Blizzard of 1993 canceling 25% of the United States' flights for two days
Snowshoe, West Virginia 44" of Snow
Beckley, West Virginia 31" of Snow
Chattanooga Tennessee 20" of Snow
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