Impact Hurricane Earl (2010)

1 impact

1.1 caribbean

1.1.1 antigua , barbuda
1.1.2 guadeloupe , french islands
1.1.3 saint kitts , nevis
1.1.4 british leeward islands
1.1.5 puerto rico , u.s. virgin islands


1.2 united states

1.2.1 southeast
1.2.2 north carolina
1.2.3 mid-atlantic
1.2.4 new england


1.3 canada

impact
caribbean

hurricane earl seen international space station on august 30

throughout leeward islands, heavy rains produced storm flooded low-lying areas .

antigua , barbuda

according officials in antigua , barbuda, entire island of antigua left without power due hurricane earl. high winds felled numerous trees , signs damaged homes. @ least 1 home destroyed on island, forcing evacuation of 8 people. estimated 7 inches (180 mm) of rain fell in country, resulting in widespread flooding. in bolans village, 7 people had rescued after wading waist-deep water. following passage of earl, philmore mullin, director of national office of disaster services, expressed concern lack of action taken residents prior hurricane s arrival. country-wide holiday declared august 30 governor general dame louise lake-tack cleanup efforts run more efficiently. health officials advised residents boil water avoid water-borne diseases until further notice. 1 person killed in relation storm after being electrocuted while trying restore power.

throughout antigua , barbuda, losses hurricane amounted ec$34 million ($12.6 million usd). in wake of earl, international federation of red cross , red crescent societies allocated $50,000 (usd) in relief funds country. three-month recovery operation implemented within days of storm s passage , focused on providing shelter , sustinance 1,000 families displaced earl. additionally, economic assistance due substantial crop losses required, families depend on agriculture.

guadeloupe , french islands

the highest winds recorded during earl s passage in guadeloupe in island of la désirade, sustained gust reached 73 mph (117 km/h), below hurricane-force wind while in northern french islands of saint barthelemy recorded 90 mph (140 km/h) in saint jean , 105 mph (169 km/h) in gustavia minimal pressure fell 989 mb. in saint martin highest gust reach 83 mph (134 km/h) on french side minimal pressure record @ 983.3 mb in grand case , total rainfall 98,0 mm. across islands of saint martin, saint barthelemy , guadeloupe, 7,500 people left without power. in sint maarten, highest gust observed 88 mph (142 km/h). damages moderate : trees , power lines felled across island, leaving residents without power. roof damage sustained homes on island well.

saint kitts , nevis

high winds , heavy rains, amounting 3.82 in (97 mm), battered st. kitts , nevis; 2 coast guard vessels grounded on islands. several streets flooded throughout area. widespread power outages affected many residents on island, of whom remained without electricity 24 hours.

british leeward islands

on dominica, 3 minor earthquakes, 1 measuring 2.7 on richter magnitude scale, struck island during earl s passage. in montserrat, moderate damage took place result of earl. torrential rains, amounting 12 in (300 mm) triggered several landslides , flooding. no structural damage took place; however, roads, trees , power lines impacted. initial assessments officials indicated losses reached ec$10 million ($3.7 million usd).

in british territories of anguilla , british virgin islands, power , water supply lost entire territory; several vessels on tortola grounded. on anguilla, highest wind gust reach 88 mph (142 km/h). 3 homes destroyed , 25 others damaged storm. throughout british virgin islands, losses amounted $7 million. hotels throughout area suffered extensive losses, 3 losing $300,000 in damage. in wake of earl, caribbean catastrophe risk insurance facility provided anguilla $4.3 million cleanup , repair operations.

puerto rico , u.s. virgin islands

throughout united states virgin islands, high winds, gusting 69 mph (111 km/h), , heavy rains, peaking @ 3.02 in (77 mm) on st. thomas, caused significant damage roadways , power lines. many residents across islands left without power week result of storm. following assessment of damage, total losses placed @ $2.5 million, allowing governor of u.s. v.i. request major disaster declaration united states government. request later approved president barack obama in late september. in addition damage infrastructure, severe losses sustained in business sector. result of earl s passage through region, 22,000 vacationers canceled plans, resulting in $10.7 million loss in revenue. in march 2011, federal emergency management agency (fema) granted $555,219 in public assistance funding cover costs earl in virgin islands.

heavy rains began affect puerto rico during afternoon on august 30 hurricane earl moved closer island. throughout island, maximum of 5.19 in (132 mm) of rain fell near naguabo. in san juan, 3.57 inches (91 mm) of rain fell during passage of earl. dozens of roads shut down across island due flooding , downed power lines. @ height of storm, 187,000 residences left without power , 60,000 more without water. landslide triggered heavy rains covered portion of puerto rico highway 191, temporarily closing road.

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.

canada

hurricane earl shortly after making landfall in nova scotia on september 4

hurricane earl came ashore in queens county near western head, nova scotia on september 4 around 10:00 am (1400 utc), category 1 storm sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h). offshore, buoys recorded winds near hurricane-force , enormous waves 82 ft (25.1 m) tall. onshore, strong winds , heavy rain affected of atlantic canada; rainfall peaked @ 3 in (76.5 mm) in edmundston, new brunswick. in quebec, heavy rains storm amounted @ least 1.9 in (48.2 mm); however, reports storm chaser indicate 3.2 in (82 mm) may have fallen in passes-dangereuses. strongest winds onshore reached 84 mph (135 km/h) on beaver island. sustained winds of @ least 39 mph (63 km/h) affected of nova scotia, prince edward island, of newfoundland, , parts of eastern new brunswick, extreme eastern quebec , labrador.

throughout affected region, 252,000 residences, one million people, left without power result of earl. 104,000 residences lost power in halifax metro area. city received of worst impacts storm, experiencing near-hurricane-force winds around 12:00 pm (local time) on september 4. several structures in city struck fallen trees. @ height of storm, nova scotia routes 207, 331 , 333 shut down due flooding , downed power lines. numerous trees , power lines downed throughout nova scotia, blocking roads , damaging homes. earl s fatality in canada occurred when 1 man drowned while trying retrieve boat had been dislodged moorings.

throughout prince edward island, high winds left 9,000 homes , businesses without power. minor streets flooding , downed trees impeded travel throughout area. in new brunswick, little damage took place during earl s passage; trees downed, resulting in scattered power outages. along st. george s bay area in newfoundland, numerous residents left without power due fallen trees , power lines. no injuries or major damage took place on island , power expected restored afternoon of september 5. intense winds produced storm felled numerous trees, more 100 years old, , damaged homes.

within hours of storm s passage in nova scotia, hundreds of power crews deployed restore electricity possible. once winds dropped below 65 mph (100 km/h), 400 crewmen began fixing damaged lines. 1 lineman injured after briefly coming contact live wires. additional crews new brunswick, consisting of 18 trucks , 36 linemen, deployed hardest hit regions. 90,000 nova scotia residences had electricity restored 10:00 pm same night. morning of september 5, 92,000 residences remained without power across nova scotia. not until september 7 residents affected storm had power restored.