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Anniversary of Hurricane Hugo: Catastrophic 1989 Storm Impact on South Carolina Coast

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Thirty-seven years after Hurricane Hugo struck the Lowcountry, the storm is remembered as a historic event that hit on the night of September 21 to September 22, 1989. The storm was rated a Category 4 hurricane, with sustained winds reaching 135 to 140 mph and minimum central pressure of 933 millibars. Hugo caused catastrophic flooding, with some areas experiencing a 20-foot storm tide.

From abcnews4.com, southcarolinapublicradio.org

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The storm impacted multiple locations, including Charleston, where over 80% of historic buildings sustained damage. As the storm moved inland, it brought hurricane-force winds to Columbia and Charlotte, leading to widespread power outages and infrastructural damage across the affected regions.

From abcnews4.com, southcarolinapublicradio.org

Who's involved

  • CharlestonCharleston, a city in South Carolina, was heavily impacted by the storm.
  • CharlotteCharlotte was impacted by the storm as it moved through the region.
  • ColumbiaColumbia was impacted by the storm as it moved through the region.

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  1. Hurricane Hugo devastated the coastlines of South Carolina.Sub-event
  2. NWS tracked Hurricane Hugo's potential path near Charleston.1 source
  3. Storm Hugo brought hurricane-force winds and damage to Charleston, Columbia, and Charlotte.1 source

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