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Pactolus, NC 09/24/1999 -- Pactolus, just North of Greenville is accessible only by boat after Hurricane Floyd caused the flood-swollen Tar River to overflow its banks. Photo by Dave Gatley/FEMA News Photo
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Although Hurricane Floyd had numerous tornados, a significant storm surge, and strong winds, the most significant damage from Hurricane Floyd resulted from flooding associated with Floyd's extremely high rainfall amounts. This rain fell on ground already saturated from Hurricane Dennis. The flooding impacts were felt far and wide along the eastern seaboard from South Carolina north to Maine. This web page will highlight areas that received significant flooding and show pictures of the widespread damage.
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Residents who were unable to evacuate before the storm hit huddled for hours on rooftops or clung to trees, waiting for rescue after their homes were filled with water. Over 1,500 people were rescued in the 24 hours following the hurricane, and over 3,500 had been rescued by September 18, two days after Floyd made landfall. Many of these rescues were made by helicopter. So many rescue helicopters were crossing the skies searching for stranded storm survivors that the Coast Guard had to fly one chopper above the others to control the air traffic.
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"And the fire department came to my house honking the horn at two thirty in the morning and said "You've got to evacuate. Water is rising." My wife says, "What are we going to do?" I said, "Honey, the water's not going to come over that hayfield out there. No way." So we went back to sleep."
- Charles Russell English, Duplin County, NC
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Flooding and Hydrograph Information
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River Gauge
Information Description
The example to the right demonstrates the river gauge data that can be found in the map below. Click on different elements of the example to get a brief explanation of each. A hydrograph is avaible for most river gauges.
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Storm Track Information |
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10 - 15 |
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4 - 7 |
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15 - 20 |
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7 - 10 |
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20 - 24 |
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Map navigation can be performed by clicking and dragging, using the scroll wheel, or using the controls on the upper left.
Precipitation estimation is interpolated using sparse rain gauge data. This data is only meant to provide a rough estimate of the precipitation total caused by Floyd from South Carolina northward. For exact precipitation totals for sites impacted by Hurricane Floyd, please view the National Climatic Data Center's Floyd Summary under the heading "Data, Tables, and Maps".
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Franklin, VA 9/21/1999 -- Hurricane Floyd left the downtown section of Franklin, VA under six feet of water. The water has begun to recede, as shown by the high- water marks, but hazards still include propane tanks, gas tanks, chemical barrels, and pesticides. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA News Photo
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Franklin, VA, September 22, 1999 -- Hazmat workers assess the situation in Franklin, VA, where an oil spill resulted from the Blackwater River jumping its banks after Hurricane Floyd. Photo by: Liz Roll/ FEMA News Photo
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North Carolina September 20, 1999 -- President Clinton talks with North Carolina residents about Hurricane Floyd and the resulting flooding during his trip to the State. White House Photo
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Edgecombe County, NC September 19, 1999 -- Aerial of severe flooding engulfing populated areas as a result of Hurricane Floyd. Photo by Dave Saville/ FEMA News Photo
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Edgecombe County, NC September 19, 1999 -- Aerial of severe flooding engulfing populated areas as a result of Hurricane Floyd. Photo by Dave Saville/ FEMA News Photo
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Myrtle Beach, SC September 16, 1999 -- Neighbors and on-lookers alike help move household contents to higher ground as flooding begins near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Floyd. The storm swept through the state, leaving many low-lying areas covered with water. Photo By Dave Saville/ FEMA News Photo
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