What was the most frightening weather event you have experienced?

“That weird tornado in the spring. Everything was fine and within seconds the wind was insane, trees were falling and my trampoline flew into the trees.” ~Ana Joanes, Beacon

“My husband and I were caught in a hurricane returning from Italy on a freighter. It was terrifying.” ~Diana Mueller, Cold Spring

“I had just come to the U.S. in 1995 when Cold Spring was shut down for two days by a winter storm. It was the first time I saw snow, but it was scary.” ~Jim Lin, Cold Spring

Behind The Story

Type: News

News: Based on facts, either observed and verified directly by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.

Turton, who has been a reporter for The Current since its founding in 2010, moved to Philipstown from his native Ontario in 1998. Location: Cold Spring. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Cold Spring government, features