Deadly Storms of the Delmarva Coast - Hardcover

Deadly Storms of the Delmarva Coast

Coastal Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have always been vulnerable to the power of storms. This historical hardcover documents the devastating impact of wind and water on the Delmarva Peninsula, offering readers a comprehensive look at the region's most destructive weather events.

Historical Storm Documentation

In the early nineteenth century, storm-driven shipwrecks led to the construction of the Delaware breakwater. In 1933, a storm created an inlet on the south edge of Ocean City and changed the character of the Maryland resort. The Ash Wednesday nor'easter of 1962 devastated oceanfront communities, led to the creation of beach replenishment projects that pushed the ocean back from the new multimillion-dollar buildings that sat on the sand and spurred the creation of Assateague Island National Seashore.

Michael Morgan narrates the stories of these storms and reminds us of the power of wind and water through detailed historical research and compelling narrative. This work serves as both a historical record and a reminder of the region's ongoing vulnerability to severe weather.

Regional Focus: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia Coast

The book specifically covers the tri-state coastal region known as Delmarva, examining how storms have shaped the development, infrastructure, and character of communities including Ocean City, Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach, and Lewes. From nineteenth-century maritime disasters to twentieth-century coastal engineering responses, this volume traces the evolving relationship between human settlement and natural forces.