1940 South Carolina hurricane
Category 2 Atlantic hurricane in 1940 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 1940 South Carolina hurricane was a Category 2 hurricane that struck the Georgia and South Carolina coast between August 11 and 12, 1940. After forming north of the Leeward Islands, the storm moved west-northwest, moving east of the Bahamas before resuming a west-northwest track towards the Southeastern United States. Hurricane warnings were in effect for the United States coastline near and north of where the center made landfall. A 13-foot storm tide was measured along the South Carolina coast, while over 15 inches (380 mm) of rain fell across northern North Carolina. Significant flooding and landslides struck Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia during the system's slow trek as a weakening tropical storm, and then as an extratropical cyclone, through the Southeast. The landslides which struck North Carolina were considered a once in a century event. Damages relating to the storm totaled $13 million (1940 USD) and 50 people perished.
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 5, 1940 |
Dissipated | August 15, 1940 |
Category 2 hurricane | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 100 mph (155 km/h) |
Lowest pressure | 972 mbar (hPa); 28.70 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 50 direct, 2 indirect |
Damage | $13 million (1940 USD) |
Areas affected | Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1940 Atlantic hurricane season |