SLIDESHOW: Hurricane Irene's path of destruction
Irene
Credit: AP
Rising water and waves from Hurricane Irene surround a beachfront house Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 in Hampton Bays, N.Y. Forecasters said the storm remained capable of causing ruinous flooding with a combination of storm surge, high tides and 6 to 12 inches of rain. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
