hurricaneeffects

Hurricane Effects

Hurricanes make storm surges, inland flooding and tornadoes. More people have died from inland flooding than the actual hurricane. The storm erodes beaches, damages coastal highways and erodes house foundations. Salt water enters into the inland areas and endangers public health. Communities hundreds of miles from the coast have heavy rainfall.

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Hurricane Marilyn

Flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Carol (1954)
Crescent Beach, Connecticut

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Hurricane Andrew
An ocean going tugboat left high and dry by a storm surge

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Type Category Damage Winds Storm Surge

First number is the wind speed and the second is the storm surge.

Hurricane 1 minimal 74-95 4-5 feet
Hurricane 2 moderate 96-110 6-8 feet
Hurricane 3 extensive 111-130 9-12 feet
Hurricane 4 extreme 131-155 13-18 feet
Hurricane 5 catastrophic >155 > 18 feet

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