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Murrells Inlet After Hurricane Hugo: A Resilient Coastal Community

In September 1989, the Grand Strand faced one of the most devastating hurricanes in its history. Hurricane Hugo roared ashore, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With winds exceeding 135 mph, Hugo was responsible for 86 fatalities and caused upwards of $10 billion in damages. Here in Murrells Inlet, just south of Myrtle…