From the devastating surge to crippling snow, Hurricane Sandy by the numbers - Capital Weather Gang - The Washington Post:
The Washington Post reports: "Superstorm Sandy slowly weakened over land Tuesday, but not before leaving behind a massive trail of destruction across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Initial estimates suggest the powerful storm has claimed at least 51 lives and caused up to $20 billion in damage."

Comment: This "superstorm" has been an unprecedented and historic weather event, this reports looks at the data collected so far.