Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas

“Barnes offers an illuminating and compelling account of the Carolinas' most recent storm disasters, Matthew and Florence, as well as thirteen other memorable hurricanes. . . . In Barnes’s hands, the examination of these powerful tropical cyclones leads to a broader view of the history of the Carolinas, revealing not only their terrifying and deadly consequences but also the perseverance of the region’s people in the face of such devastation.”—Yale Climate Connections

“A wonderful book to have handy in hurricane season. But it is more than a collection of compelling stories. It is an important guide to preparing for future storms and minimizing their damages.”—Chapelboro.com

“Informative and timely.”—Sandhills Magazine

“Barnes has successfully crafted a narrative history of hurricanes in the Carolinas.”—H-Environment

“Hurricane expert Barnes recalls some of the most significant storms to affect both Carolinas in this well-written, accessible book. . . . Recommended.”—CHOICE

“Adds to our understanding of the past, present, and future of one of the most brutal of these southern disasters . . . an invitation for future scholarship on the impact of hurricanes.”—R. Scott Huffard Jr., Journal of Southern History

"Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas . . . is a compelling account of the effects of hurricane on the Carolinas. This book offers an in-depth review of the historical, social, and economic repercussions of fifteen hurricanes that have struck the Carolinas over the last four centuries.”–North Carolina Historical Review

“A wonderful book about hurricanes that have impacted the Tar Heel State. . . . A great book for native North Carolinians and transplants alike."—Southern Pines Pilot

“Packed with information. . . . Examines the lives and communities affected by hurricanes and the growth that makes them more economically devastating. . . . An intense and emotional narrative.”—Coastwatch