Episode 2 of 2
Storm Surge and Damage
- When
- August 27, 1893
- Where
- Coastal Georgia
Storm surge inundated low-lying areas in Georgia and South Carolina, killing 1,000–2,000 people. Surge heights varied from 6 to 30 feet, causing significant destruction.
In Georgia, surge reached 7 feet on Hutchinson Island and 6 feet on Tybee Island. Clara Barton reported 16 feet, while modern models suggest up to 30 feet. Damages totaled at least $1 million, with disproportionate losses for the Black population.
Sources
- 1893 Sea Islands hurricane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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