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===Georgia and the Carolinas===
===Georgia and the Carolinas===
Beryl dropped heavy rainfall in parts of Georgia, with up to {{convert|13.59|in|mm|abbr=on}} observed in [[Tallulah Falls, Georgia|Tallulah Falls]].<ref name="st0901p1"/> About {{convert|5|to|7|in|mm|abbr=on}} of precipitation fell in [[Habersham County, Georgia|Habersham County]] in less than six hours. Throughout northeastern Georgia, several roads were flooded or washed out, while numerous roads in that state were also effected by mudslides. Pressure from the floodwaters damaged a number of culverts and sewer lines. One death and three injuries occurred in the [[Chattooga River]] when a group of people went rafting in the rain-swollen river. The storm spawned at least two tornadoes in the state. The first, an F1 spawned near [[Hartwell, Georgia|Hartwell]], demolished two mobile homes, tossed two others, and uprooted several large trees, leaving about $320,000 in property damage. Near [[Lexington, Georgia|Lexington]], the other tornado, rated F2, destroyed a two-story wood, {{convert|2500|sqft|abbr=on}} wood-frame dwelling; three boiler homes; and two chicken houses, killing about 30,000&nbsp;chickens. A number of pecan trees were uprooted. The tornado left about $700,000 in damage.
10&nbsp;inches of rain fell in 24 hours, across Georgia. A confirmed report of {{convert|13.59|in|mm}} occurred in [[Tallulah Falls]] in northeast Georgia.<ref name="st0901p1"/> A spokesman for [[Thomas County, Georgia|Thomas County]] said that roads were flooded, but passable by cars. She also said that "we really don't have anything that's blown out as far as bridges and culverts, but we do have a lot of trees down." A tornado was reported east of [[Athens, Georgia|Athens]], that destroyed a house and a shop. However, no injuries were reported.<ref name="wp0817p1"/>


The outerbands of Beryl spawned 23&nbsp;tornadoes in South Carolina, the largest tornado outbreak on record in the state,<ref name="cae2"/> until the remnants of [[Hurricane Frances]] in 2004 produced more twisters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tornadoes in South Carolina on 2004/9/7|url=http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/South-Carolina/2004/9/7/map|publisher=TornadoHistoryProject|accessdate=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Several of the tornadoes touched down in the vicinity of [[Lexington, South Carolina|Lexington]]. An F3 tornado in the area damaged or destroyed 200&nbsp;homes and 40 to 50&nbsp;buildings, including a shopping center and five electrical substations, which left approximately 15,000&nbsp;people without power. A total of 40&nbsp;people were injured by the tornado before it lifted at [[Lake Murray (South Carolina)|Lake Murray]], after traveling about {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on}}. Another F3 tornado touched down {{convert|4|mi|km|abbr=on}} south of Lexington, where it completely leveled a square stick frame home. Three other tornadoes touched down in [[Lexington County, South Carolina|Lexington County]], one of which &ndash; rated F1 &ndash; overturned a mobile home, causing one serious injury. Outside of Lexington County, a few other tornadoes caused significant damage. A twister that moved along a {{convert|2|to|3|mi|km|abbr=on}} path through parts of [[Union County, South Carolina|Union]], [[Spartanburg County, South Carolina|Spartanburg]], and [[Cherokee County, South Carolina|Cherokee]] counties, deroofing a restaurant in [[Carlisle, South Carolina|Carlisle]] and damaging several homes and mobile homes, leaving nearly $80,000 in damage in [[Cowpens, South Carolina|Cowpens]]. The [[National Weather Service]] office in Columbia failed to detect a brief tornado in southwest [[Richland County, South Carolina|Richland County]] after the [[WSR-88D]] radar went offline for about 22&nbsp;minutes, while the backup [[WSR-74]] radar did not spot the tornado either.<ref name="cae2"/>
The outerbands of Beryl spawned 23&nbsp;tornadoes in South Carolina, the largest tornado outbreak on record in the state,<ref name="cae2"/> until the remnants of [[Hurricane Frances]] in 2004 produced more twisters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tornadoes in South Carolina on 2004/9/7|url=http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/tornado/South-Carolina/2004/9/7/map|publisher=TornadoHistoryProject|accessdate=July 1, 2017}}</ref> Several of the tornadoes touched down in the vicinity of [[Lexington, South Carolina|Lexington]]. An F3 tornado in the area damaged or destroyed 200&nbsp;homes and 40 to 50&nbsp;buildings, including a shopping center and five electrical substations, which left approximately 15,000&nbsp;people without power. A total of 40&nbsp;people were injured by the tornado before it lifted at [[Lake Murray (South Carolina)|Lake Murray]], after traveling about {{convert|5|mi|km|abbr=on}}. Another F3 tornado touched down {{convert|4|mi|km|abbr=on}} south of Lexington, where it completely leveled a square stick frame home. Three other tornadoes touched down in [[Lexington County, South Carolina|Lexington County]], one of which &ndash; rated F1 &ndash; overturned a mobile home, causing one serious injury. Outside of Lexington County, a few other tornadoes caused significant damage. A twister that moved along a {{convert|2|to|3|mi|km|abbr=on}} path through parts of [[Union County, South Carolina|Union]], [[Spartanburg County, South Carolina|Spartanburg]], and [[Cherokee County, South Carolina|Cherokee]] counties, deroofing a restaurant in [[Carlisle, South Carolina|Carlisle]] and damaging several homes and mobile homes, leaving nearly $80,000 in damage in [[Cowpens, South Carolina|Cowpens]]. The [[National Weather Service]] office in Columbia failed to detect a brief tornado in southwest [[Richland County, South Carolina|Richland County]] after the [[WSR-88D]] radar went offline for about 22&nbsp;minutes, while the backup [[WSR-74]] radar did not spot the tornado either.<ref name="cae2"/>


Heavy rainfall was observed in some parts of South Carolina with about {{convert|12|in|mm|abbr=on}} falling in the mountainous region of the state. The [[Saluda River]] north of [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]] experienced its worst flooding in at least 60&nbsp;years, while the [[Reedy River]] reached moderate flood stage in Greenville. Several businesses and homes along the Saluda River and its tributaries were flooded or destroyed. Mudslides and flood waters in [[Oconee County, South Carolina|Oconee County]] damaged a number of bridges and roadways. Damage in South Carolina reached about $40&nbsp;million,<ref name="fema"/> with $37&nbsp;million of that total caused by tornadoes and thunderstorm winds.<ref name="cae2">[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1994/beryl/preloc/cae02.gif (NOAA Archive cae02)]</ref> One death and three injuries occurred in the [[Chattooga River]] near the Georgia state line when a group of people went rafting in the river. After the storm, [[Governor of South Carolina|Governor]] [[Carroll A. Campbell Jr.]] declared a state of emergency for Lexington County due to tornado damage and dispatched 100&nbsp;[[South Carolina National Guard]] police to the area.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1994/beryl/news/mh0817p2.gif|title=Beryl-spawned tornado hits town; 35 people injured, two still missing|agency=[[Associated Press]]|newspaper=[[Miami Herald]]|date=August 17, 1994|accessdate=July 1, 2017|location=Lexington, South Carolina}}</ref>
Heavy rainfall was observed in some parts of South Carolina with about {{convert|12|in|mm|abbr=on}} falling in the mountainous region of the state, including a peak precipitation total of {{convert|17.45|in|mm|abbr=on}} near [[Lake Jocassee]].<ref name="HPC"/> The [[Saluda River]] north of [[Greenville, South Carolina|Greenville]] experienced its worst flooding in at least 60&nbsp;years, while the [[Reedy River]] reached moderate flood stage in Greenville. Several businesses and homes along the Saluda River and its tributaries were flooded or destroyed. Mudslides and flood waters in [[Oconee County, South Carolina|Oconee County]] damaged a number of bridges and roadways. Damage in South Carolina reached about $40&nbsp;million,<ref name="fema"/> with $37&nbsp;million of that total caused by tornadoes and thunderstorm winds.<ref name="cae2">[http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1994/beryl/preloc/cae02.gif (NOAA Archive cae02)]</ref> After the storm, [[Governor of South Carolina|Governor]] [[Carroll A. Campbell Jr.]] declared a state of emergency for Lexington County due to tornado damage and dispatched 100&nbsp;[[South Carolina National Guard]] police to the area.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1994/beryl/news/mh0817p2.gif|title=Beryl-spawned tornado hits town; 35 people injured, two still missing|agency=[[Associated Press]]|newspaper=[[Miami Herald]]|date=August 17, 1994|accessdate=July 1, 2017|location=Lexington, South Carolina}}</ref>


The storm produced {{convert|5|to|9|in|mm|abbr=on}} of precipitation in western [[North Carolina]]. Flashing flooding and rapidly rising streams forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Floodwaters washed out bridges and roads and resulted the closure of businesses and schools in several [[List of counties in North Carolina|counties]]. Farther east, [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]] observed {{convert|1.28|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain in only 33&nbsp;minutes, flooding numerous roads and causing 11&nbsp;car accidents. Several tornadoes were also spawned in the state. The first tornado was an F1 twister that touched down near [[Earl, North Carolina|Earl]]. It destroyed a mobile home, severely damaged another home, and downed several trees and power lines. An F2 spawned in northern [[Catawba County, North Carolina|Catawba County]] near [[Hickory, North Carolina|Hickory]] destroyed two mobile home and another home, damaged several chimneys and roofs, acutely damaged cars and trucks, and overturned a number of trailers. In [[Iredell County, North Carolina|Iredell County]], an F0 tornado damaged six mobile homes, toppled a wall at a home under construction, and knocked over trees and power lines. Another F1 tornado in [[Harnett County, North Carolina|Harnett County]] near [[Buies Creek, North Carolina|Buies Creek]] downed a number of trees and damaged several mobile homes, trapping some people inside.
The storm produced {{convert|5|to|9|in|mm|abbr=on}} of precipitation in western North Carolina. Flashing flooding and rapidly rising streams forced hundreds of people to evacuate. The [[French Broad River]] at [[Rosman, North Carolina|Rosman]] crested at {{convert|14.1|ft|m|abbr=on}}, nearly {{convert|1|ft|m|abbr=on}} short of the record height set during [[Hurricane Hilda]] in 1964.<ref>{{cite report|title=Monthly Report of River and Flood Conditions|url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1994/beryl/preloc/hmic06.gif|publisher=National Weather Service Raleigh, North Carolina|page=9|date=September 19, 1994|accessdate=July 2, 2017}}</ref> Floodwaters washed out bridges and roads and resulted the closure of businesses and schools in several [[List of counties in North Carolina|counties]]. Farther east, [[Guilford County, North Carolina|Guilford County]] observed {{convert|1.28|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain in only 33&nbsp;minutes, flooding numerous roads and causing 11&nbsp;car accidents. Several tornadoes were also spawned in the state. The first tornado was an F1 twister that touched down near [[Earl, North Carolina|Earl]]. It destroyed a mobile home, severely damaged another home, and downed several trees and power lines. An F2 spawned in northern [[Catawba County, North Carolina|Catawba County]] near [[Hickory, North Carolina|Hickory]] destroyed two mobile home and another home, damaged several chimneys and roofs, acutely damaged cars and trucks, and overturned a number of trailers. In [[Iredell County, North Carolina|Iredell County]], an F0 tornado damaged six mobile homes, toppled a wall at a home under construction, and knocked over trees and power lines. Another F1 tornado in [[Harnett County, North Carolina|Harnett County]] near [[Buies Creek, North Carolina|Buies Creek]] downed a number of trees and damaged several mobile homes, trapping some people inside.


===Mid-Atlantic===
===Mid-Atlantic===

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Tropical Storm Beryl
Tropical storm (SSHWS/NWS)
Beryl on August 14
FormedAugust 14, 1994
DissipatedAugust 19, 1994
Highest winds1-minute sustained: 60 mph (95 km/h)
Lowest pressure1000 mbar (hPa); 29.53 inHg
Fatalities1 total
Damage$73 million (1994 USD)
Areas affectedGulf Coast of the United States, Eastern United States
Part of the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Beryl, was the second named storm of the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season. Beryl originated north of Puerto Rico as an upper-level low pressure system, then passed over Florida, then entered the gulf where it became a tropical depression. The storm had advisories on it for five days; its winds peaked at 60 mph (97 km/h) before dissipating over the Northeast United States. Beryl caused $73 million (1994 USD) in damage, over the eastern portion of the United States. Most of the damage was from tornadoes or flooding from the tropical storm. Beryl caused moderate to minor injuries, and 1 death.[1][2]

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression
NEXRAD imagery of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall in Florida.

A large upper-level low pressure area developed over the southeastern Atlantic Ocean that was situated to the north of Puerto Rico on August 9. The disturbance moved westward, and despite weakening to a trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere, there was evidence of a low- to mid-level circulation off the southwest coast of Florida on August 12. The next day, surface observations and ship reports suggested the presence of a weak 1014 mb surface low pressure system. Moving towards the north-northwest, a cloud-pattern was identified on satellite imagery, and Dvorak estimates were initiated at 0000 UTC on August 14. Based on data from surface observations, satellite imagery, and information from reconnaissance aircraft, the system is estimated to have become a tropical depression at 1200 UTC on August 14; at the time, the depression was located approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Pensacola, Florida.[3]

The depression drifted slowly towards the north after being designated, while its poorly defined center of circulation was organizing. Between 1630 and 2011 UTC on August 14, the system was nearly stationary; a few hours later, there were indications that the storm's center reformed to the east of its original location. The depression tracked slowly towards the east-northeast while producing rainfall throughout portions of Florida. Becoming better organized, the depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Beryl on August 15. Possibly influenced by a mesoscale featured noted to the south of Beryl's circulation, the center of circulation began moving erratically after being upgraded.[3] However in response to an approaching trough, the storm turned towards the north and made landfall near Panama City, Florida at 0000 UTC on August 16. Offshore winds generated coastal flooding along portions of the coast, and even after the storm moved inland, high winds were reported in the Apalachee Bay area.[3]

About 12 hours after moving ashore, Beryl weakened to a tropical depression. With increasing forward motion, the depression continued towards the north-northeast.[3] By 1800 UTC the depression was situated to the south of Atlanta, Georgia;[4] slowly weakening, the storm's remnants were identified near Asheville, North Carolina early on August 17.[5] While located over Maryland, rainfall associated with the low extended into the Mid-Atlantic, New York, and New England. The system also maintained rainbands accompanied by thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.[6] Throughout the East Coast, the system spawned heavy precipitation and tornadoes. The low continued to track northeastward; after passing through Connecticut, the low was absorbed into a frontal trough on August 19.[3]

Preparations

In advance of the storm, a tropical storm watch was posted from Pensacola, Florida to Cedar Key on August 15. Later that day, the watch was replaced with a tropical storm warning that extended from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Yankeetown, Florida. The warning was discontinued for areas west of Apalachicola, Florida, and by 1200 UTC on August 16, all tropical cyclone warnings and watches were lifted.[3] Initially, the public advisories issued by the National Hurricane Center on the storm warned primarily of heavy rain, as Beryl was expected to remain a weak cyclone. However, when the storm slowed in forward motion and the potential for intensification increased, the advisories emphasized the potential for coastal flooding.[2] Tornado watches were issued for parts of Florida. Flash flood watches and warnings were also declared for parts of the state.[7]

Flash flood watches, warnings, and tornado watches were posted for portions of Georgia as Beryl progressed inland.[4] Flash flood watches and warnings were also initiated throughout parts of South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.[5] A tornado watch was declared for central and eastern North Carolina on August 17; similar advisories were placed into effect over parts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.[8][9] Flash flood advisories were also issued northward into New York.[10]

Impact

Tropical Storm Beryl was a weak system, and unlike Alberto, its rapid motion up the Eastern Seaboard spread its heavy rainfall across a large area. Beryl caused inland flooding as it moved through Georgia, across the Carolinas, and all the way to Connecticut. Property damage was estimated at USD73 million. 5.9 million dollars of damage was in Florida, 4 million in South Carolina, 15 million in Virginia, and 12 million in New York, with other states likely having smaller totals. Although there were no deaths caused by Beryl, a large number of people were injured by the 37 tornadoes Beryl produced as it weakened.[1][2][11]

Florida

Oysters in the Apalachicola Bay could not be harvested in the prime winter of 1994, due to runoff from the sediment of rivers, from 9 inches (230 mm) of rain.[12] In addition, rainfall from Tropical Storm Alberto earlier in the season and Beryl caused nearly 30 inches (762 mm) of rain in some areas of the Florida Panhandle, in the span of barely more than a month. Offshore of Florida, tides of 3 to 5 feet (1.5 m) were reported.[11] No deaths or serious injuries were reported in Florida, although damage from Beryl was estimated at USD5.9 million. Residents also reported that there was high wind in their areas.[13]

Georgia and the Carolinas

Beryl dropped heavy rainfall in parts of Georgia, with up to 13.59 in (345 mm) observed in Tallulah Falls.[11] About 5 to 7 in (130 to 180 mm) of precipitation fell in Habersham County in less than six hours. Throughout northeastern Georgia, several roads were flooded or washed out, while numerous roads in that state were also effected by mudslides. Pressure from the floodwaters damaged a number of culverts and sewer lines. One death and three injuries occurred in the Chattooga River when a group of people went rafting in the rain-swollen river. The storm spawned at least two tornadoes in the state. The first, an F1 spawned near Hartwell, demolished two mobile homes, tossed two others, and uprooted several large trees, leaving about $320,000 in property damage. Near Lexington, the other tornado, rated F2, destroyed a two-story wood, 2,500 sq ft (230 m2) wood-frame dwelling; three boiler homes; and two chicken houses, killing about 30,000 chickens. A number of pecan trees were uprooted. The tornado left about $700,000 in damage.

The outerbands of Beryl spawned 23 tornadoes in South Carolina, the largest tornado outbreak on record in the state,[14] until the remnants of Hurricane Frances in 2004 produced more twisters.[15] Several of the tornadoes touched down in the vicinity of Lexington. An F3 tornado in the area damaged or destroyed 200 homes and 40 to 50 buildings, including a shopping center and five electrical substations, which left approximately 15,000 people without power. A total of 40 people were injured by the tornado before it lifted at Lake Murray, after traveling about 5 mi (8.0 km). Another F3 tornado touched down 4 mi (6.4 km) south of Lexington, where it completely leveled a square stick frame home. Three other tornadoes touched down in Lexington County, one of which – rated F1 – overturned a mobile home, causing one serious injury. Outside of Lexington County, a few other tornadoes caused significant damage. A twister that moved along a 2 to 3 mi (3.2 to 4.8 km) path through parts of Union, Spartanburg, and Cherokee counties, deroofing a restaurant in Carlisle and damaging several homes and mobile homes, leaving nearly $80,000 in damage in Cowpens. The National Weather Service office in Columbia failed to detect a brief tornado in southwest Richland County after the WSR-88D radar went offline for about 22 minutes, while the backup WSR-74 radar did not spot the tornado either.[14]

Heavy rainfall was observed in some parts of South Carolina with about 12 in (300 mm) falling in the mountainous region of the state, including a peak precipitation total of 17.45 in (443 mm) near Lake Jocassee.[16] The Saluda River north of Greenville experienced its worst flooding in at least 60 years, while the Reedy River reached moderate flood stage in Greenville. Several businesses and homes along the Saluda River and its tributaries were flooded or destroyed. Mudslides and flood waters in Oconee County damaged a number of bridges and roadways. Damage in South Carolina reached about $40 million,[1] with $37 million of that total caused by tornadoes and thunderstorm winds.[14] After the storm, Governor Carroll A. Campbell Jr. declared a state of emergency for Lexington County due to tornado damage and dispatched 100 South Carolina National Guard police to the area.[17]

The storm produced 5 to 9 in (130 to 230 mm) of precipitation in western North Carolina. Flashing flooding and rapidly rising streams forced hundreds of people to evacuate. The French Broad River at Rosman crested at 14.1 ft (4.3 m), nearly 1 ft (0.30 m) short of the record height set during Hurricane Hilda in 1964.[18] Floodwaters washed out bridges and roads and resulted the closure of businesses and schools in several counties. Farther east, Guilford County observed 1.28 in (33 mm) of rain in only 33 minutes, flooding numerous roads and causing 11 car accidents. Several tornadoes were also spawned in the state. The first tornado was an F1 twister that touched down near Earl. It destroyed a mobile home, severely damaged another home, and downed several trees and power lines. An F2 spawned in northern Catawba County near Hickory destroyed two mobile home and another home, damaged several chimneys and roofs, acutely damaged cars and trucks, and overturned a number of trailers. In Iredell County, an F0 tornado damaged six mobile homes, toppled a wall at a home under construction, and knocked over trees and power lines. Another F1 tornado in Harnett County near Buies Creek downed a number of trees and damaged several mobile homes, trapping some people inside.

Mid-Atlantic

In Virginia, up to 7 in (180 mm) of rain fell in Carroll County. Flash flooding occurred in several counties, though high waters caused little impact other than inundating roads and low bridges. Thunderstorm winds knocked down some trees, with six falling on power lines in Cana, leaving about 500 people without electricity. A tornado touched down near Martinsville and remained on the ground for about 4.25 mi (6.84 km). Throughout its path, the tornado damaged approximately 30 businesses and 100 homes, leaving about $8.7 million in damage. Ten people suffered injuries due to the twister. In West Virginia, 2 to 4 in (51 to 102 mm) of rainfall in a short period of time in some areas resulted in street flooding in Morgan and Pendleton. In the latter, two homes washed away. The remnants of Beryl spawned two tornadoes in the state. One tornado mainly left downed trees in Morgan County, while the damaged three homes, destroyed a shed, and uprooted trees in Berkeley County. Thunderstorms associated with Beryl's remnants dropped 3 to 5 in (76 to 127 mm) of rainfall in parts of Maryland. Creeks in the region rose to elevated levels, and flooding of roads, yards, and basements was reported.[19]

In Bradford County, the worst of the flooding occurred in the western side of the county, especially in areas adjacent to Buck and Bentley creeks. At Wells Township, State Route 549 was washed out and flooding damaged 8 businesses and 17 homes. In Waverly, the basement of the Village Hall and annex building were both flooded, damaging village archives and police equipment. Throughout the county, about 30 roads, including U.S. Route 6 and state routes 14 and 4028, were closed because of high water or debris, while a bridge in Smithfield Township was washed out. A total of 35 people evacuated from their homes due to flooding. In Lycoming County, the Lycoming Creek crested at heights exceeding records set during Hurricane Agnes in 1972. Nearly all roads in the central and western portions of the county were shutdown due to water inundation. About 350 people evacuated or were rescued from their homes, 178 of whom took refuge at Red Cross shelters. A total of 75 homes and 80 trailers were severely damaged or destroyed.

All major streams in Tioga County exceeded their banks, including the Cowanesque and Tioga rivers. About 150 people throughout the county fled their homes due to rising water. Most roads in the county were flooded, including U.S. routes 6 and 15. A 0.5 mi (0.80 km) section of State Route 549 near Daggett was washed out, while two bridges along State Route 328 were damaged. A automotive dealership in Richmond Township suffered about $500,000 in losses after 60 cars were destroyed or severely damaged. A house burned down in Middlebury Township after flooding forced fire fighters to take 15 mi (24 km) of detours. One death occurred after woman abandoned her car in high water and attempted to walk home, but was swept away and drowned. In Clinton County, a few roads were closed due to flooding, while State Route 144 was shutdown south of Renovo because of mudslides. Two boys were rescued from Kettle Creek. Similar flooding occurred in Union County. Along the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County, 15 to 20 farms were flooded, with an estimated $75,000 in damage to crops. At Shikellamy State Park, four docks and several boats at the marina were damaged, with some boats capsizing.

New York and New England

Beryl generally produced 1 to 3 inches (25 to 76 mm) of rainfall throughout central and eastern New York State, peaking at 4.28 inches (109 mm).[16][20] The precipitation led to flash flooding in the Susquehanna and western Catskills regions of the state. Numerous streams and rivers overflowed their banks, resulting in extensive flood damage. Tioga, Steuben, and Chemung counties were the hardest hit areas. In Chemung County, damage from the storm is estimated at $5 million (1994 USD), over half of which was within the town of Southport. Several bridges and over 25 homes were damaged; between 60 and 70 residents in the county were forced to evacuate. Beryl's remnants inflicted $650,000 (1994 USD) in municipal damage to Steuben County, where one man was rescued from flood waters by a local fire department.[21] Tioga County received $1.5 million (1994 USD) in damage; a woman in the town of Tioga drowned after attempted to leave her stranded vehicle.[22] At least 14 homes were damaged in Otsego County; seven highways sustained severe damage, including portions of New York State Route 7, which was forced to close for several hours. Elsewhere in the state, flood waters reached 2 to 3 feet (0.61 to 0.91 m) in some locations, with roads and basements throughout the region flooded.[23] Damage in New York totaled $12 million (1994 USD).[3] Light to moderate rainfall extended into much of southern and central New England, particularly throughout portions of Connecticut and Massachusetts.[16] The precipitation peaked at 5.39 inches (137 mm) at West Hartford, Connecticut.[24]

See also

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