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What would happen if a category 5 hurricane struck Savannah today?
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Because of Savannah's geography (it's mostly flat land), its average high tide (which can reach 6-8 feet), and its population (it has over 135,000 people, and has a metro population of at least 345,000), a category five hurricane would create unbelievable death and destruction. Imagine a Cape Verde Island-type, 400-mile wide category five hurricane, with 165 mph winds, slamming into the city during high tide. The high winds would cause glass windows on tall skyscrapers and tall buildings in Downtown Savannah to shatter, raining glass everywhere. Thousands of weak buildings would collapse. Billboards, trees, cars and trucks, pieces of brick and wood, even people and animals-anything not bolted down would go flying. Then, things would get very bad. The hurricane's winds would likely create a storm surge of 30-40 feet, or ten to twelve meters. The tidal wave would collapse thousands more weak and short buildings. The floodwaters would drown much much of the city. By the time the hurricane passes, the devastation would be unbelievable. More than 80% of the city would be flooded. There would be many thousands of fatalities, and over $80 billion in damage. And it would take years before the city would return to normal
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Was Richard ever used as a name for a hurricane?
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Has there been a hurricane named Rita?
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What time did hurricane Isaac happen?
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Where did hurricane Isaac 2012 strike?
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Hurricane Andrew or Floyd which is stronger?
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What category hurricane was hurricane Nicole?
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Was Richard ever used as a name for a hurricane?
Yes. Hurricane Richard was a category 2 storm that struck Belize in October 2010.
Hurricane Andrew was in what catagorie?
Hurricane Andrew was a category 5 hurricane when it passed over the Bahamas and Florida. That's where Hurricane Andrew was at it's peak intensity. It was downgraded to a category 3 after Florida then struck Louisiana as a category 3.
Has there been a hurricane named Rita?
Yes. Hurricane Rita was a major category 5 hurricane that struck the U.S. Gulf Coast. It was one of the most intense and one of the costliest hurricanes on record.
What time did hurricane Isaac happen?
Hurricane Isaac formed on august s1, 2012 and struck the U.S. on August 29.
When was the last major hurricane that hit US?
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Has there been a hurricane called Isaac?
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Has Hurricane Gustav made landfall?
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Where did hurricane Hugo form?
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Is there a hurricane named Hugo?
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