Superstorm is a term used to denote a large, destructive storm without another distinct meteorological classification, such as hurricane or blizzard. As the term is of recent coinage and lacks a formal definition, there is some debate as to its usefulness.<br /><br />Perfect storm<br />Great Gale of 1880, northwest United States<br />Braer Storm of January 1993, North Atlantic<br />1993 Storm of the Century, eastern North America<br />Columbus Day Storm of 1962<br />Great Storm of 1975<br />Hanukkah Eve windstorm of 2006<br />Great Coastal Gale of 2007<br />January 2008 North American storm complex<br />October 2009 North American storm complex<br />January 2010 North American storms<br />October 2010 North American storm complex<br />November 2011 Bering Sea cyclone<br />Hurricane Sandy (informally referred to as a "superstorm" by the media)<br />January 2013 Northwest Pacific cyclone<br />November 2014 Bering Sea cyclone
