Coastal Flood — Coastal Liberty, Georgia

2007-09-30 · Coastal Liberty, Georgia

Event narrative

Severe Beach Erosion took place along area beaches as High Astronomical Tides combined with strong Northeast winds across the coastal waters. Severe Beach Erosion was reported on Saint Catherines Island.

Wider weather episode

Strengthening High pressure over New England and low pressure off the Southeast U.S. coastline, resulted in a tight pressure gradient across southern South Carolina and Southeast Georgia. Strong Northeast winds and High Astronomical Tides combined to produce significant Beach Erosion across the region.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 59399. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.