United States 2 Hurricane Earl (2010)

1 united states

1.1 southeast
1.2 north carolina
1.3 mid-atlantic
1.4 new england

united states

hurricane earl off mid-atlantic.

throughout united states, damage hurricane earl minor. insurance modelers catastrophes estimated losses storm not exceed $100 million in country. according federal procurement data system, $300,000 given fema in relief funds throughout united states.

southeast

off coast of florida, near bahamas, 1 person went missing , believed have drowned after encountering 30 m (98 ft) waves produced earl. near jupiter inlet, man fell off ship during rough seas. lifeguards found him unconscious , transported him nearby hospital died on september 7. on september 4, third person died in volusia county after being caught in rip current; more 200 rescues made lifeguards in county during day. persistent swells between 7 , 10 ft (2.1 , 3.0 m) in tybee island, georgia resulted in severe beach erosion. places lost 20 ft (6.1 m) of beach, leaving $8,000 in losses. on september 4, rip currents produced earl resulted in rescue of 20 30 people on island. in parts of charleston county, south carolina, local beaches lost 40 ft (12 m) of sand due earl. offshore, sailors lost control of boat amidst rough seas , crashed pier, destroying vessel. losses in state reached $14,000.

north carolina

although center of hurricane earl passed 100 mi (160 km) off coast of north carolina, large size brought under hurricane-force winds , significant storm surge. heavy rains accompanied storm, peaking @ 4.52 in (115 mm) in cape hatteras. highest winds recorded in cape hatteras @ 67 mph (108 km/h) , gusts reached 83 mph (134 km/h); however, there few reports of damage in relation winds. storm surge of 4.7 ft (1.4 m) came ashore on hatteras island, inundating nearby areas. minor flooding took place along several roads, including north carolina highway 12 shut down on hatteras island. pier @ atlantic beach damaged rough seas. numerous homes along coast flooded rising waters, reaching 3 ft (0.91 m) in places. estimated 6,600 residences left without power due hurricane earl. waves offshore measured between 25 , 36 ft (7.6 , 11.0 m), resulting in beach erosion. in manteo, gas station lost canopy , homes lost roofing shingles due high winds. damage in dare county totaled on $500,000 (2010 usd), 79 houses in county sustaining minor damage , 6 receiving major damage, due storm surge. in neighboring hyde county, strong winds caused $2 million in crop damage. several homes damaged fallen trees in fairfield , swan quarter areas. throughout state, damage earl amounted $3.88 million, losses sustained national parks , agriculture. 2 weeks after earl s passage, north carolina department of transportation began pick debris left alongside roads in wake of storm.

mid-atlantic

rainfall hurricane earl along east coast of united states

after brushing north carolina, hurricane earl brought moderate rains , gusty winds parts of virginia. although center of storm remained more 100 mi (160 km) offshore, wind gusts reached 45 mph (72 km/h) in state. along coast, large swells produced storm resulted in beach erosion; however, no damage reported. throughout delaware, threat of hurricane earl lessened labor day weekend tourism. many hotels across state reached occupancies of 40-60%, lower expected. along coast, swells 6.02 ft (1.83 m) resulted in minor tidal flooding, though no damage took place. off coast of new jersey 2 people killed after being swept out sea rip currents. bodies of both victims found after washed onshore days after earl s passage. outer bands of earl brought gusty winds , minimal rainfall, peaking @ 0.22 in (5.6 mm) in chatsworth. beach erosion reported along coastline, worst being in atlantic city. @ city s garden pier, historical museum , atlantic city arts center shut down indefinitely after electrical lines , pipes damaged waves. after 2 weeks of beaches being shut down, swimmers allowed enter water on september 5 throughout new jersey.

in long island, new york, heavy surf produced earl inundated of jones beach state park, leading officials closing area several days. september 6, flood waters brought onshore storm still remained in area despite continuous efforts drain water. moderate beach erosion took place in robert moses state park. similar impacts felt in hamptons many roads temporarily shut down due flooding. rainfall storm peaked @ 2.11 in (54 mm) outside jamesport. following lack of damage caused storm, long island power authority criticized excessive spending on emergency crews. estimated $30 million spent bring in additional 1,600 crewmen deal possible power outages despite forecasts showing earl missing state. due excess funding, residents in new york faced increased rates power. additionally, new york senator charles fuschillo called audit of power authority. later determined lipa had jumped gun on situation , brought in assistance without necessity. in defense, agency claimed [was] better safe sorry , referring power outage following hurricane gloria in 1985 affected parts of long island on week.

new england

chatham, massachusetts lighthouse during earl on september 3

on august 31, several days prior earl s passage, rough seas produced storm killed man in massachusetts after knocked off rocks , pulled out sea. late on september 3, weakened tropical storm earl brushed new england, center passing 90 mi (140 km) south-southeast of nantucket, massachusetts. during height of storm, heavy rains , winds 58 mph (93 km/h) buffeted coastline. in yarmouth, total of 5.17 in (131 mm) of rain fell during storm, highest in state. throughout state, 1,800 residences, 600 of on cape cod, lost power due downed trees , power lines. in local harbors, boats unaffected storm; however, 1 did capsize. significant losses businesses lost labor day weekend revenue. several hotels estimated 10% of revenue lost, equates hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1 hotel in yarmouth reported 80% decrease in attendance despite price cut $130 $85. on other hand, supply stores saw improved sales, experiencing 20% increase in revenues. due lack of major damage storm, businesses reopened on september 4 , tourists resumed weekend plans. throughout state, earl left $20,000 in damage.

in parts of rhode island, coastal flooding inundated low-lying roads, leaving ocean debris behind. further north in maine, effects of earl limited increased swells along coast , moderate rainfall. several areas across state measured on 2 in (51 mm) of rain, highest total being measured @ 4.28 in (109 mm) in machias. winds in state peaked between 35 , 40 mph (55 , 65 km/h), though no wind damage took place. prior earl s arrival, dry spell left several brooks , streams empty; however, rainfall storm alleviated drought conditions. 1 road experienced flooding result of rains. according state transportation officials, northbound , southbound traffic along maine turnpike down 19% , 2.7% respectively, indicating many tourists expected travel region changed plans.