Effects of Hurricane Charley in North Carolina
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The effects of Hurricane Charley in North Carolina were minor to moderate and included $25 million (2004 USD) in damage. Hurricane Charley lasted from August 9 to August 15, 2004, and at peak intensity it attained 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) winds, making it a strong Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. The storm made landfall in southwestern Florida at maximum strength, and moved northward, parallel to the U.S. East Coast before moving ashore on northeastern South Carolina.
Category 1 hurricane | |
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1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
Highest winds | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | None reported |
Damage | $25 million (2004 USD) |
Areas affected | North Carolina |
Part of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season | |
Effects
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The storm caused flooding in seven counties within the state as a result of 5.05 inches (128 mm) of rainfall. Winds peaked at 85 miles per hour (137 km/h) which downed trees and power lines, and left 65,000 homes without power. A storm surge of 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91 m) was reported, along with moderate waves that caused minor beach erosion. No deaths are attributed to the storm.