Hurricane Gracie facts for kids
Hurricane Gracie was a major hurricane in September of 1959. This hurricane moved erratically for five days before making landfall over South Carolina as a strong Category 3 hurricane. Gracie caused $14 million in damage (1959 USD). Twenty-two people died due to this storm.
It is unknown whether or not the name Gracie was retired.
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Gracie's Rainfall across the United States
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