Such a severe storm led many to believe that the end of the world was at hand.

On May 14, 1923, a severe storm hit the city.

Several days out to sea, they were struck by a severe storm.

The area is hit again with severe storms on August 1.

"Any time we get a severe storm on the lake it could be a problem," he added.

In 1940, a second entrance was created after a severe storm passed through the area.

Within the hour, the worst severe storms in decades hit.

"It did not work this winter and in the first severe storms of the season," he said.

Much greater pressures however, can be expected in severe storms.

While making the voyage she became caught in a severe storm on 24 June 1878.