It's Impossible To Forget The Year Ohio Saw Its Single Largest Snowfall Ever
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April Dray
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Do you remember The Great Blizzard of 1978? Maybe you have fond memories of the frequent school closings. Maybe you recall having to shovel yourself out of your house.
This particular blizzard was dire for many parts of the country and is commonly referred to as the worst recorded snow storm in Ohio history. Thousands of people were stranded, power outages were widespread, snow drifts covered cars—even the National Guard was called in.
Gusts of winds even reached up to 80 mph.
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Several people were lost simply because they were buried beneath the snow in their vehicles.
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In addition to the massive power outages and damages, more than 50 people in Ohio died in the blizzard. A federal emergency was declared, calling in the National Guard for assistance.
For more information about this severe snow storm, watch the short video below:
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