Hurricane Frederic tidal floods of September 12-13, 1979, along the Gulf Coast, Magnolia Springs quadrangle, Alabama
Hydrologic Atlas
632
By: John C. Scott and Larry R. Bohman
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Abstract
Shown on the Magnolia Springs topographic map are floodmark elevations and approximate areas flooded by Hurricane Frederic tides of September 12-13, 1979, along Weeks Bay and the northern shore of Bon Secour Bay, along the Fish River to Marlow and along the Magnolia River to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. Many homes and buildings that were constructed at or near the ground level were damaged by floodwater and tidal waves. Many fishing piers along the shores of Mobile Bay and Weeks Bay were damaged. Storm-tide frequency and records of annual maximum tides at Mobile, Ala., 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, Ala.
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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, Magnolia Springs quadrangle, Alabama |
| Series title | Hydrologic Atlas |
| Series number | 632 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ha632 |
| Year Published | 1980 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 1 Plate: 36.50 × 30.00 inches |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Other Geospatial | Magnolia Springs quadrangle |
| Scale | 24000 |
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