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counties were left without electricity, while more than 8,000 people lost telephone service – mostly in southern Miami-Dade County. Restoration of telephone services took over a week, with the telephone company suffering about $ 500,000 in damage. One death occurred in the area after a man
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were flooded. Many businesses in downtown
Homestead closed after water began entering the buildings, with some store owners placing sandbags in front of their business. Dozens of cars were abandoned as roads began to flood. News reports noted that homes resembled islands, while roads were reduced to
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There were major losses to commercial and residential buildings due to roof failures caused by Dennis. Damage to private property was estimated at slightly more than $ 983,000. Heavier losses was sustained to the agriculture of
Florida due to slow draining water in some areas. Fruit and vegetable
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Florida were generally between 5 and 10 in (130 and 250 mm). However, little precipitation fell in Lake Okeechobee. Rainfall amounts in portions of southern Miami-Dade County ranged from 20 to 25 in (510 to 640 mm), with a peak total of 25.56 in
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of 80 mph (130 km/h) around 00:00 UTC on August 21. However, Dennis soon entered a region of increasingly colder sea surface temperatures, weakening into a tropical storm about six hours later. The system also began losing tropical characteristics, transitioning into an
784:. Approximately 650 acres (260 ha) of avocado trees were destroyed, causing a loss of more than 100,000 boxes, with the fruit suffering over $ 3.5 million in damage. The standing water also caused health issues for local residents, including septic tanks contaminating
309:. Flooding in Jamaica left at least 50 people homeless. In Florida, heavy rain fell in many areas to the east of the storm's path. Much of southeast Florida received at least 7 in (180 mm) of precipitation, while over 25.56 in (649 mm) of rain fell in
503:, it rapidly re-organized into a tropical cyclone, becoming a tropical depression again at 18:00 UTC on August 15. Around 00:00 UTC the following day, the depression re-intensified into a tropical storm and made landfall in Cuba near
325:). One death and nearly $ 18.5 million in damage occurred in Florida. Further north, Dennis also caused flooding in the Carolinas, inundating many streets and causing crop damage in both states. A weather-related traffic accident in
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crops suffered just over $ 17.26 million in damage. Tropical vegetables and avocados in particular experienced extensive losses. Damage to the former reached about $ 5.1 million, with production losses occurring to 4,500
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Florida, Governor Graham issued a disaster declaration for a 7.5 sq mi (19 km) area just outside the eastern Everglades, where standing water remained.
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as a result of a traffic accident. Much of southeastern North
Carolina observed at least 5 to 7 in (130 to 180 mm) of precipitation, with a peak of 10.65 in (271 mm) of rainfall to the north of
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using the floodgates. However, due to a severe drought, water was instead directed into the lake from the connector canals. The storm resulted in a postponement of a second spraying to combat the spread of
852:, about 20 families evacuated after the Waccamaw River exceed its banks. Flooding caused about $ 10 million in damage to crops in the county. Inundation by water caused several roads to close in
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464:. Early on August 8, satellite imagery indicated that the depression intensified into Tropical Storm Dennis. The cyclone strengthened slightly further, reaching winds of 45 mph (75 km/h);
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788:. The storm spawned two tornadoes, one on Plantation Key and the other in northern Miami-Dade County, though both resulted in only minor damage. Approximately 122,500 businesses and homes in
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reached its highest level since 1945. In downtown
Charleston, several streets were flooded, forcing residents to park their cars on higher ground several blocks away. Two deaths occurred in
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were inundated with water about 5.5 ft (1.7 m) in depth. At a trailer park in
Homestead, water approached the doors of the mobile homes. A number of other homes in Homestead and
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observed sustained winds of 69 mph (111 km/h). The remnants turned northward on August 24 and began weakening. By August 26, the extratropical storm was absorbed by a
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Atlantic Ocean from the west coast of Africa on August 5. The wave headed westward and organized further, developing into a tropical depression at 06:00
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attempted to drive in high water, but his car swerved and crashed into a palm tree. Overall, Dennis left nearly $ 18.5 million in damage in Florida.
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state parks. Shelters were also prepared to open in the Florida Keys if necessary. Typically, when a tropical cyclone approaches South Florida, the
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suffered water damage. However, the worst damage was incurred to crops, which experienced a loss of over $ 17.26 million (1981
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overran its banks. Overall, Dennis left caused three deaths and about $ 28.5 million in damage.
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1649:"Tropical storm Dennis, packing a stiff watery punch and 50 mph winds"
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on August 14. As the wave approached the south coast of central
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1523:. Miami, Florida. Associated Press. September 28, 1981. p. A2
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extratropical cyclone about 425 mi (685 km) south of
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313:. Nearly all of Miami-Dade County was flooded to the south of
1497:. Miami, Florida. United Press International. August 19, 1981
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Preliminary Report: Hurricane Dennis 7 – 21 August 1981
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prevented Dennis from intensifying despite passing over warm
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Preliminary Report Hurricane Dennis 7 – 21 August 1981
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
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Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
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Report on Tropical Storm Dennis August 16 – 18, 1981
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Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
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554:. The storm curved northeastward and made landfall near
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Late on August 16, Dennis moved across the middle
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1322:"A hurricane for only one day, Dennis was downgraded"
1074:(Report). National Hurricane Center. 1981. p. 1
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1489:"Tropical Storm Crosses Florida, Traveling North"
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1330:. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. August 21, 1981
484:. Dennis continued weakening after entering the
756:forced officials to evacuate 86 aircraft.
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611:Total rainfall in the United States from Dennis
329:resulted in two fatalities. Twenty families in
864:counties. Along the coasts of North Carolina,
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1462:"Hurricane Dennis – August 15-20, 1981"
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1278:"Spraying Delayed; Medfly Search Intensified"
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1675:Tropical Cyclone Rainfall for the Southeast
1621:. July 1982. pp. 55–56. Archived from
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331:Columbus County, North Carolina
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1380:"Storm aims blow at Carolinas"
1352:Craig Webb (August 20, 1981).
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974:Paul J. Hebert (April 1976).
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800:In response to the flooding,
562:. Later on August 20, a
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1360:. Wilmington, North Carolina
705:Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
556:Emerald Isle, North Carolina
272:Emerald Isle, North Carolina
1464:. Weather Prediction Center
717:Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
662:, reaching as far north as
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1127:United Press International
1031:(Database). United States
615:Dennis passed through the
552:Southeastern United States
226:, Dennis developed from a
212:Miami-Dade County, Florida
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144:$ 28.5 million (1981
2064:Tropical cyclones in 1981
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1679:Weather Prediction Center
1436:National Hurricane Center
1354:"Dennis hits Outer Banks"
1201:"Minimal Damage Reported"
1179:National Hurricane Center
1033:National Hurricane Center
697:Mediterranean fruit flies
646:As Dennis approached the
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910:Tropical cyclones portal
886:Virginia Beach, Virginia
754:Homestead Air Force Base
533:sea surface temperatures
603:Preparations and impact
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564:reconnaissance aircraft
480:in or passing close to
1729:Monthly Weather Review
1460:David M. Roth (2008).
984:Monthly Weather Review
721:England Air Force Base
709:United States Military
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1175:Watches and Warnings
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107:Lowest pressure
77:Category 1 hurricane
1521:The Palm Beach Post
1282:The Palm Beach Post
1245:The Palm Beach Post
1206:The Palm Beach Post
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