Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hurricane Hazel
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 1, 2017
1. Hurricane Hazel Marker
Inscription.
Hurricane Hazel. .
Hurricane Hazel Oct. 15, 1954. Hurricane Hazel made landfall at 9:15am 30 miles north of Myrtle Beach. Wind gusts of 160 mph and sustained winds of 140 mph coupled with an abnormally high lunar tide resulted in an 18 foot storm surge. 80% of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront development was destroyed. Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest cyclone of the decade. Because of its impact, “Hazel” was permanently retired as a name for tropical cyclones. . This historical marker is in Myrtle Beach in Horry County South Carolina
Hurricane Hazel
Oct. 15, 1954
Hurricane Hazel made landfall at 9:15am 30 miles north of Myrtle Beach. Wind gusts of 160 mph and sustained winds of 140 mph coupled with an abnormally high lunar tide resulted in an 18 foot storm surge. 80% of the Myrtle Beach oceanfront development was destroyed. Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest cyclone of the decade. Because of its impact, “Hazel” was permanently retired as a name for tropical cyclones.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 33° 41.552′ N, 78° 52.694′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. Marker can be reached from North Ocean Boulevard near 9th Ave. N., on the right when traveling north. Located on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 960 Ocean Front Broadwalk, Myrtle Beach SC 29577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hurricane Hugo (within shouting distance of this marker); Salt Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Marine Amphibious Assault
Also see . . . Myrtle Beach Boardwalk. (Submitted on January 2, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 1, 2017
2. Hurricane Hazel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
