 Hurricane Carol produced hurricane and gale force winds across New England . Strong winds from Hurricane Carol destroyed nearly 40 % of the apple , corn , peach , and tomato crops from eastern Connecticut to Cape Cod . Overall crop damage was estimated at $ 22 @.@ 25 million . The hurricane destroyed several thousand homes in New England , many of which were destroyed from the waters or the powerful winds . Overall , 11 @,@ 785 families were directly impacted by the hurricane , including 9 @,@ 720 houses that were damaged and 1 @,@ 545 that were destroyed . High winds left over 150 @,@ 000 people without power in New England , potentially as many as one @-@ third of all of New England , and many residents also lost phone service . The hurricane also destroyed 3 @,@ 500 cars and 3 @,@ 000 boats in the region . Heavy rainfall from the storm caused traffic accidents , but only minor flooding . 
