Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12–13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Gulf Breeze-Fort Barrancas quadrangles, Florida
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Abstract
Shown on the Gulf Breeze-Fort Barrancas topographic map are floodmark elevations and approximate areas flooded by Hurricane Frederic tides of September 12-13, 1979, along the shores of Big Lagoon, Pensacola Bay, Santa Rosa Sound, and the Gulf of Mexico from Seaglades eastward to Pensacola Beach, Florida. The still water elevations ranged from about 5 feet above National Geodetic Vertical Datum in sheltered areas to about 7.5 feet in areas subject to wind setup. 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.
Suggested Citation
Franklin, M.A., Scott, J.C., 1980, Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12–13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Gulf Breeze-Fort Barrancas quadrangles, Florida: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas 640, 1 Plate: 45.18 × 30.00 inches, https://doi.org/10.3133/ha640.
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12–13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Gulf Breeze-Fort Barrancas quadrangles, Florida |
| Series title | Hydrologic Atlas |
| Series number | 640 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ha640 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 1 Plate: 45.18 × 30.00 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Other Geospatial | Gulf Breeze - Fort Barrancas quadrangles |
| Scale | 24000 |