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Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12-13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Hurricane quadrangle, Alabama

Hydrologic Atlas 629
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Abstract

Shown on a topographic map are floodmark elevations and approximate areas flooded by Hurricane Frederic tides of September 12-13, 1979, along the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, Alabama. Most of the inundated areas shown are marshlands or flood plains of small tributary streams. Storm-tides frequency and records of annual maximum tides at Mobile, Alabama, since 1772, are presented. Offshore winds reached about 160 miles per hour. A wind-velocity of about 145 miles per hour was recorded near Dauphin Island, Alabama. (USGS)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12-13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Hurricane quadrangle, Alabama
Series title Hydrologic Atlas
Series number 629
DOI 10.3133/ha629
Edition -
Year Published 1980
Language ENGLISH
Description 1 map : col. ;58 x 50 cm.
Scale 24000
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