 Charley moving into North Carolina | |
| Category 1 hurricane | |
|---|---|
| 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 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.
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.
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