In 1969, Hurricane Camille dropped 27 inches of rain in Virginia, causing flash flooding that killed 153 people and reshaped disaster preparedness across the U.S.
Despite past catastrophic hurricanes like Camille, the destructive consequences in inland areas remain underappreciated, as many Americans have since forgotten the storm's lessons.
The unique geography of the Appalachian region may lead to even higher risks of severe flooding from hurricanes, emphasizing the need for new disaster response strategies.
The aftermath of Camille demonstrated how hurricanes can wreak havoc far from the coast, suggesting that modern preparations for such storms require significant reevaluation.
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