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

Hydrologic Atlas 637
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Abstract

Shown on a topographic map are floodmark elevations and approximate areas flooded by Hurricane Frederic tides of September 12-13, 1979, along the Perdido River and Perdido Bay in the vicinity of the Alabama-Florida State line. Most of the damage in this area was due to minor flooding and high winds. Storm-tide frequency and records of annual maximum tides at Mobile, Alabama, 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, Alabama. (USGS)

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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, Lillian quadrangle, Alabama
Series title Hydrologic Atlas
Series number 637
DOI 10.3133/ha637
Year Published 1980
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description 1 Plate: 36.00 × 30.00 inches
Country United States
State Alabama
Scale 24000
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