Which produces more rain, tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane?
All three are capable of producing massive amounts of rain capable of catastrophic flooding in a short amount of time. Hurricane Floyd in 1999 produced more than 20 inches of rain in Horry County. Tropical Storm Allison in June of 2001 had winds of only 45 mph, but dumped more than 40 inches of rain on Houston, TX over a 5 day period. Wind speed is the primary characteristic that separates tropical depression, storms and hurricanes. Remember, it’s the heavy rain and subsequent flooding that is the number one killer in a tropical system. When the storm has passed, how do I get back home? When it’s deemed safe, local authorities will allow you back to your property. You must have identification linking you with your home or business. A valid drivers license, company ID or documents showing ownership will suffice. How busy will the season be? All indications point to an above normal season. What none of those forecasts can tell you is where any of those storms will go. It only takes one s
