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Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12-13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Magnolia Springs quadrangle, Alabama

Hydrologic Atlas 632
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Abstract

Shown on the Magnolia Springs topographic map are floodmark elevations and approximate areas flooded by Hurricane Frederic tides of September 12-13, 1979, along Weeks Bay and the northern shore of Bon Secour Bay, along the Fish River to Marlow and along the Magnolia River to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. Many homes and buildings that were constructed at or near the ground level were damaged by floodwater and tidal waves. Many fishing piers along the shores of Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay were damaged. Storm-tide frequency and records of annual maximum tides at Mobile, Ala., since 1772, are presented. Offshore winds reached about 160 miles per hour. A wind-velocity of about 145 miles per hour was recorded near Dauphin Island, Ala. 

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12-13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Magnolia Springs quadrangle, Alabama
Series title Hydrologic Atlas
Series number 632
DOI 10.3133/ha632
Year Published 1980
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description 1 Plate: 36.50 × 30.00 inches
Country United States
State Alabama
Other Geospatial Magnolia Springs quadrangle
Scale 24000
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