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Hydrologic aspects of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, September 1989

Hydrologic Atlas 733
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ha733

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Abstract

Hurricane Hugo, with winds in excess of 135 miles per hour(mi/h), made landfall near Charleston, S.C., early on the morning of September 22, 1989. It was the most destructive hurricane ever experienced in South Carolina. The storm caused 35 deaths and $7 billion in property damage in South Carolina (Purvis, 1990).
This report documents some hydrologic effects of Hurricane Hugo along the South Carolina coast. The report includes maps showing storm-tide stage and profiles of the maximum storm-tide stages along the outer coast. Storm-tide stage frequency information is presented and changes in beach morphology and water quality of coastal streams resulting from the storm are described.

Suggested Citation

Schuck-Kolben, R.E., Cherry, R., 1995, Hydrologic aspects of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, September 1989: U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Atlas 733, 5 maps on 3 sheets ;56 x 56 cm. or smaller, sheets 84 x 107 cm. or smaller, folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ha733.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrologic aspects of Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, September 1989
Series title Hydrologic Atlas
Series number 733
DOI 10.3133/ha733
Year Published 1995
Language ENGLISH
Contributing office(s) South Atlantic Water Science Center
Description 5 maps on 3 sheets ;56 x 56 cm. or smaller, sheets 84 x 107 cm. or smaller, folded in envelope 30 x 24 cm.
Country United States
State South Carolina
Online Only (Y/N) N
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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