Editing Hurricane David (section)

== Impact ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" align=right
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! Region !! Deaths !! Damage !! Ref
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| Dominica || 56 || ||<ref name="mwr"/>
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| Martinique || None || {{ntsp|50000000||$}} ||<ref name="mwr"/><ref name="em-dat">{{cite web|author=Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters|publisher=Université catholique de Louvain|access-date=November 30, 2012|url=http://www.emdat.be/|title=EM-DAT: The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database}}</ref>
|-
| Guadeloupe || None || {{ntsp|100000000||$}} ||<ref name="em-dat"/>
|-
| Puerto Rico (U.S.) || {{nts|7}} || {{ntsp|70000000||$}} ||<ref name="mwr"/>
|-
| Dominican Republic || {{nts|2000}} || {{ntsp|1000000000||$}} ||<ref name="mwr"/>
|-
| United States || {{nts|15}} || {{ntsp|320000000||$}} ||<ref name="mwr"/>
|-class="sortbottom"
| Totals: || 2,078 || {{ntsp|1540000000||$}} || 
|}

David is believed to have been responsible for 2,078 deaths, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes of the modern era. It caused torrential damage across its path, most of which occurred in the [[Dominican Republic]] where the hurricane made landfall as a [[tropical cyclone scales|Category 5]] hurricane.

=== Lesser Antilles ===
[[File:David 1979-08-29 2100Z.png|thumb|right|Hurricane David after crossing the Lesser Antilles late on August 29]]
Aside from Dominica, other islands in the [[Lesser Antilles]] experienced minor to moderate damage. Just to the south of Dominica, David brought [[Martinique]] winds of up to {{convert|100|and|140|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} sustained gust in the northeast of the coast of the Caravelle. The capital, [[Fort-de-France]], reported wave heights of {{convert|15|ft|m|abbr=on}} and experienced strong tropical storm sustained winds at {{convert|56|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and gust at {{convert|78|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}. David's strong winds caused severe crop damage, mostly to bananas, amounting to $50&nbsp;million in losses. Though no deaths were reported, the hurricane caused 20 to 30 injuries and left 500 homeless.<ref name="tcr3"/>

[[Guadeloupe]] experienced moderate to extensive damage on [[Basse-Terre Island]]. There, the banana crop was completely destroyed, and combined with other losses, crop damage amounted to $100&nbsp;million. David caused no deaths, a few injuries, and left several hundred homeless. Nearby, [[Marie-Galante]] and [[Les Saintes]] reported some extreme damage while [[Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe|Grande-Terre]] had some moderate damages.<ref name="tcr3"/>

The island of [[Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands|St. Croix]] in the [[United States Virgin Islands|U.S. Virgin Islands]] experienced significant rainfall amounting to {{convert|10|–|12|in|mm|abbr=on}}, but fairly minor flooding.<ref name="tcr3"/>

==== Dominica ====
During the storm's onslaught, David dropped up to {{convert|10|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain, causing numerous landslides on the mountainous island.<ref name="tcr3">{{cite report|chapter-url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1979-prelim/david/prelim03.gif|title=Preliminary Report: Hurricane David &ndash; August 25-September 7, 1979|date=October 17, 1979|page=3|chapter=Meteorological Effects, Fatalities And Damages|last=Lawrence|first=Miles|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> Hours of hurricane-force winds severely eroded the coastlines and washed out coastal roads.<ref name="dom1">{{cite web|author=Honeychurch, Lennox|title=Scenes from Hurricane David on August 29, 1979|url=http://www.cakafete.com/dm/davidphotos.html|publisher=sakafete.com|access-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124033855/http://www.cakafete.com/dm/davidphotos.html|archive-date=January 24, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Damage was greatest in the southwest portion of the island, especially in the capital city, [[Roseau]], which resembled an air raid target after the storm's passage. Strong winds from Hurricane David destroyed or damaged 80&nbsp;percent of the homes (mostly wood) on the island,<ref name="dom2"/> leaving 75 percent of the population homeless,<ref name="tcr3"/> with many others temporarily homeless in the immediate aftermath.<ref name="dom1" /> In addition, the rainfall turned rivers into torrents, sweeping away everything in their path to the sea.<ref name="dom2"/> Power lines were completely ripped out, causing the water system to stop as well.

Most severely damaged was the agricultural industry. The worst loss in agriculture was from bananas and coconuts, of which about 75 percent of the crop was destroyed.<ref name="tcr3"/> Banana fields were completely destroyed, and in the southern portion of the island most coconut trees were blown down. Citrus trees fared better, due to the small yet sturdy nature of the trees.<ref name="dom1" /> In addition, David's winds uprooted many trees on the tops of mountains, leaving them bare and damaging the ecosystem by disrupting the water levels.<ref name="dom2"/>

In all, 56&nbsp;people died in Dominica and 180 were injured.<ref name="mwr"/><ref name="tcr3"/> Property and agricultural damage figures in Dominica are unknown.<ref name="mwr"/>

=== Puerto Rico ===
[[File:David 1979 Puerto Rico rainfall.png|thumb|right|Total rainfall map of David in Puerto Rico]]

Though it did not hit [[Puerto Rico]], Hurricane David passed less than {{convert|100|mi|km|abbr=on}} south of the island, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the island. Portions of southwestern Puerto Rico experienced sustained winds of up to {{convert|85|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, while the rest of the island received tropical storm-force winds. While passing by the island, the hurricane caused strong seas<ref name="puerto">{{cite web|url=http://huracanado1.tripod.com/history2.html|title=Hurricanes and Tropical Storms in Puerto Rico from 1900 to 1979|author=García, José M.|publisher=The Puerto Rico Hurricane Center|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> and torrential rainfall, amounting to {{convert|19.9|in|mm|abbr=on}} in [[Mayagüez, Puerto Rico|Mayagüez]] and up to {{convert|20|in|mm|abbr=on}} in the central mountainous region.<ref name="mwr"/>

Despite remaining offshore, most of the island felt David's effects. Agricultural damage was severe, and combined with property damage, the hurricane was responsible for $70&nbsp;million in losses.<ref name="mwr"/><ref name="tcr3"/> Following the storm, the FEMA declared the island a disaster area. In all, Hurricane David killed seven people in Puerto Rico, four of which resulted from electrocutions.<ref name="tcr3"/>

=== Dominican Republic ===
Upon making landfall in the [[Dominican Republic]], David turned unexpectedly to the northwest, causing {{convert|125|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} winds in [[Santo Domingo]] and Category&nbsp;5 winds elsewhere in the country. The storm caused torrential rainfall, resulting in extreme river flooding.<ref name="mwr"/> The flooding swept away entire villages and isolated communities during the storm's onslaught. A rail-mounted container crane collapsed in [[Rio Haina]] at the sea-land terminal. Many roads in the country were either damaged or destroyed from the heavy rainfall, especially in the towns of [[Jarabacoa]], [[San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic|San Cristobal]], and [[Baní]].<ref name="tcr3"/>

Nearly 70% of the country's crops were destroyed from the torrential flooding.<ref name="tcr4">{{cite report|chapter-url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1979-prelim/david/prelim03.gif|title=Preliminary Report: Hurricane David &ndash; August 25-September 7, 1979|date=October 17, 1979|page=4|chapter=Meteorological Effects, Fatalities And Damages|last=Lawrence|first=Miles|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> Extreme river flooding resulted in most of the country's 2,000&nbsp;fatalities.<ref name="mwr"/> One particularly deadly example of this was when a rampaging river in the mountainous village of Padre las Casas swept away a church and a school, killing several hundred people who were sheltering there.<ref name="tcr4"/> The flooding destroyed thousands of houses, leaving over 200,000&nbsp;homeless in the aftermath of the hurricane.<ref name="mwr"/> President [[Antonio Guzmán Fernández]] estimated the combination of agricultural, property, and industrial damage to amount to $1&nbsp;billion.<ref name="tcr4"/>

Neighboring [[Haiti]] experienced very little from David, due to the hurricane's weakened state upon moving through the country.<ref name="mwr"/>

=== Bahamas ===
While passing through the [[Bahamas]], David brought {{convert|70|–|80|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} winds to [[Andros Island]] as the eye crossed the archipelago. David, though still disorganized, produced heavy rainfall in the country peaking at {{convert|8|in|mm|abbr=on}}.<ref name="tcr4"/> Strong wind gusts uprooted trees, and overall damage was minimal.<ref name="bah">{{cite web|url=http://www.bahamasweather.org.bs/tropical/history/index.php|title=Bahamas Hurricane History|publisher=Bahamas Department of Meteorology|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060429011902/http://bahamasweather.org.bs/tropical/history/index.php|archive-date=April 29, 2006|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref>

=== United States ===
[[File:David 1979 rainfall.png|thumb|right|Total rainfall map of David in the [[United States East Coast]]]]
David produced widespread damage across the United States amounting to $320&nbsp;million. Prior to the hurricane's arrival, 400,000&nbsp;people evacuated from coastal areas. In total, David directly killed five in the United States, and was responsible for ten indirect deaths.<ref name="mwr"/>

==== Florida ====
Upon making landfall, David brought a [[storm surge]] of only {{convert|2|–|4|ft|m|abbr=on}}, due to its lack of strengthening and the [[obtuse angle]] at which it hit.<ref name="mwr"/> In addition, David caused strong surf and moderate rainfall, amounting to a maximum of {{convert|8.92|in|mm|abbr=on}} in [[Vero Beach, Florida|Vero Beach]].<ref name="tcr4"/> Though it made landfall as a Category&nbsp;2 storm, the strongest winds were localized, and the highest reported wind occurred in [[Fort Pierce, Florida|Fort Pierce]], with {{convert|70|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} sustained and {{convert|95|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} gusts.<ref name="tcr8">{{cite report|chapter-url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1979-prelim/david/prelim08.gif|title=Preliminary Report: Hurricane David &ndash; August 25-September 7, 1979|date=October 17, 1979|page=8|chapter=Meteorological Data (U.S.) Hurricane David, Aug. 25&ndash;Sept. 7, 1979|last=Lawrence|first=Miles|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> The hurricane spawned over 10&nbsp;tornadoes while passing over the state, though none caused deaths or injuries.<ref name="fltor">{{cite report|url=http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|author=Hagemeyer, Barlett C. |title=1.2 Significant Tornado Events Associated With Tropical and Hybrid Cyclones in Florida|publisher=National Weather Service Melbourne, Florida|access-date=October 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016213219/http://www.srh.noaa.gov/mlb/16thwaf.html|archive-date=October 16, 2008}}</ref> Total damages in Florida amounted to $95&nbsp;million.<ref name="palm"/> Two journalists from the [[Brevard County, Florida|Brevard County]]-based newspaper ''[[Florida Today|TODAY]]'', reporter Dick Baumbach and photographer Scott Maclay, experienced extremely high winds as they followed the hurricane's progress from South Florida to [[Cocoa, Florida|Cocoa]].<ref name="Baumbach">{{cite news|title=Journey Through Nature's Fury|last=Baumbach|first=Dick|location=Cocoa, Florida|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86402308/florida-today/|newspaper=Florida Today|date=September 4, 1979|page=1a|access-date=October 3, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref>

Because the hurricane remained near the coastline, David failed to cause extreme damage in Florida. At the height of the storm, up to 50,000&nbsp;people in [[Broward County, Florida|Broward]] and [[Miami-Dade County, Florida|Miami-Dade County]] (then Dade County) lost electricity due to downed and damaged power lines. Storm surge and abnormally high tides caused significant erosion damage to [[Florida State Road A1A|State Road A1A]] in the vicinity of [[Sunrise Boulevard (Broward County)|Sunrise Boulevard]] in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida|Fort Lauderdale]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86464054/fort-lauderdale-news/|title=David In Broward: 4 Persons Die, But Property Damage Is Minimal|date=September 4, 1979|newspaper=Fort Lauderdale News|author=Casey, Dave|page=5A|access-date=October 4, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> Four fatalities occurred in Broward County, two directly and two indirectly.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86463731/fort-lauderdale-news/|title=4 Die In Broward; Property Damage Is Minimal|date=September 4, 1979|newspaper=Fort Lauderdale News|author=Casey, Dave|page=1A|access-date=October 4, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> In [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]], sustained winds peaked at {{convert|58|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} at the [[Palm Beach International Airport]] and wind gusts reached up to {{convert|92|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in [[Jupiter, Florida|Jupiter]]. Winds shattered windows in stores near the coast and caused some property damage, including blowing the frame off the Palm Beach [[Jai alai]] fronton in [[Mangonia Park, Florida|Mangonia Park]] and downing the 186-ft (57-m) [[WJNO]] AM radio tower in [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]] into the [[Intracoastal Waterway]].<ref name="palm"/> Around 70,000&nbsp;people in or near West Palm Beach lost electricity after falling trees downed around one-third of [[Florida Power & Light]]'s main feeder lines.<ref name="keefer2">{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86462760/the-palm-beach-post/|title=PB County's Damage Put At $1 Million|author=Keefer, Charles|newspaper=The Palm Beach Post|date=September 4, 1979|page=A19|access-date=October 4, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> Abnormally high tides damaged docks and piers,<ref name="palm"/> while also flooding portions of South Ocean Boulevard between [[Lake Worth Beach, Florida|Lake Worth]] and [[Lantana, Florida|Lantana]]. In [[Palm Beach, Florida|Palm Beach]], several boats moored in the [[Lake Worth Lagoon]] capsized.<ref name="keefer2"/> Damage in the county totaled approximately $30&nbsp;million, most of it incurred to crops.<ref name="palm"/>

Farther north, the storm deroofed a few structures and flooded some buildings in the [[Treasure Coast]], including the [[Stuart, Florida|Stuart]] City Hall. A 450-ft (140-m) crane was snapped in two at the [[St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant]].<ref name="palm"/> In [[Vero Beach, Florida|Vero Beach]], a tornado caused major damage to a restaurant and deroofed a condominium and apartment building.<ref name="stormdata"/>{{rp|3}} Some [[clapboard]]-style homes in the county suffered major damage, especially in [[Gifford, Florida|Gifford]] and other low income communities. Heavy rains inundated portions of [[Florida State Road 60|State Road 60]] with up to {{convert|4|ft|m|abbr=on}} of water between [[Interstate 95]] and [[Yeehaw Junction, Florida|Yeehaw Junction]] because the [[St. Johns River]] marsh had difficulty draining.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86554508/florida-today/|title=Area Clears Away $30 Million Damage|page=16a|date=September 5, 1979|newspaper=Florida Today|author=Miller, Gregory|access-date=October 5, 2021|via=Newspapers.com|location=Cocoa, Florida}} {{free access}}</ref> Two tornadoes in [[Brevard County, Florida|Brevard County]] caused damage. The first twister severely impacted or destroyed about 50&nbsp;mobile homes and a condominium complex in [[Melbourne Beach, Florida|Melbourne Beach]] and a shopping center in [[Palm Bay, Florida|Palm Bay]] after crossing the [[Indian River (Florida)|Indian River]]. The shopping center alone sustained about $1.5&nbsp;million in damage. Another tornado was spawned in Cocoa, damaging a few roofs.<ref name="stormdata">{{cite journal |date=September 1979 |title=Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena |journal=Storm Data |volume=21 |issue=9|issn=0039-1972 |url=http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-F8D227B9-9875-4C64-8F32-88A0992FE8B6.pdf |access-date=October 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140529052729/http://www1.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-F8D227B9-9875-4C64-8F32-88A0992FE8B6.pdf |archive-date=May 29, 2014}}</ref>{{rp|3}}

==== Georgia ====
Hurricane David made landfall in Georgia as a quickly weakening minimal hurricane, bringing a {{convert|3|–|5|ft|m|abbr=on}} storm surge and heavy surf. Its inner core remained away from major cities, though [[Savannah, Georgia|Savannah]] recorded sustained winds of {{convert|58|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} and wind gusts of {{convert|68|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}.<ref name="mwr"/> Although no major damage occurred in Savannah,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurricanecity.com/city/savannah.htm|title=Savannah, Georgia's history with tropical systems|publisher=Hurricane City.com|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> high winds downed numerous power lines, leaving approximately 70,000&nbsp;electrical customers without power,<ref name="stormdata10"/>{{rp|14}} some for up to two weeks after the storm.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://weather.wtoc.com/tropical/history.htm|title=Savannah Hurricane History|newspaper=WTOC TV|author=Prokop, Patrick|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060226083721/http://weather.wtoc.com/tropical/history.htm|archive-date=February 26, 2006}}</ref> Many trees were downed along downtown streets.<ref name="morrison"/> [[Tybee Island, Georgia|Tybee Island]] and its vicinity may have experienced hurricane-force wind gusts.<ref name="stormdata10"/>{{rp|14}} Several homes on the island were partially deroofed.<ref name="morrison">{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86584826/the-atlanta-constitution/|title=Busbee Tours Coastal Area, Pledges State Disaster Aid|author=Morrison, David|date=September 6, 1979|newspaper=The Atlanta Constitution|page=10-A|access-date=October 6, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref>  In [[Darien, Georgia|Darien]], the storm severely damaged a nursing home, flooded some streets, and downed tree limbs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86584945/the-atlanta-constitution/|author=Goolrick, Chester|author2=Merriner, Jim|title=Hurricane|page=8-A|date=September 5, 1979|newspaper=The Atlanta Constitution|access-date=October 6, 2021|via=Newspapers.com}} {{free access}}</ref> Offshore, strong seas disrupted a portion of the coastal reef by moving a sunken ship {{convert|300|ft|m|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.artificialreefs.org/Articles/SavannahNOW%20%20SavannahMorningNews.htm|date=June 14, 1998|title=DNR hopes deep-water reef draws fish|author=Burke, John|newspaper=The Savannah Morning News|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> Tides produced by the storm also inundated the [[Jekyll Island]] Causeway and the [[F.J. Torras Causeway]], which links [[Brunswick, Georgia|Brunswick]] to [[St. Simons, Georgia|St. Simons Island]]. Overall, David was responsible for approximately $5&nbsp;million in damage in Georgia, much of it in [[Chatham County, Georgia|Chatham County]], while two people drowned at [[Jekyll Island]] due to heavy surf.<ref name="stormdata10">{{cite journal |date=October 1979 |title=Storm Data and Unusual Weather Phenomena |journal=Storm Data |volume=21 |issue=10|issn=0039-1972 |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-A459AC7B-F85F-4665-BB54-E5C43CD66B1E.pdf|access-date=October 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006050605/https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-A459AC7B-F85F-4665-BB54-E5C43CD66B1E.pdf |archive-date=October 6, 2021}}</ref>{{rp|14}}

==== Rest of the East Coast ====
Upon entering South Carolina, David retained winds of up to hurricane force, though the highest recorded was {{convert|43|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} sustained in [[Charleston, South Carolina|Charleston]] and a {{convert|70|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} wind gust in [[Hilton Head Island, South Carolina|Hilton Head Island]].<ref name="mwr"/> The storm spawned at least five tornadoes in the state, four of which caused damaged. The first such twister, spawned in [[Georgetown, South Carolina|Georgetown]], demolished five beachfront homes and severely damaged eight other homes and a condominium complex. A tornado touched down in [[North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina|North Myrtle Beach]] destroyed a few roofs and caused damage to utilities. Minutes later, a second tornado in the city demolished some fishing piers, substantial damaged several dwellings and a motels, and ignited a few fires, which destroyed a condominium complex. A third tornado in North Myrtle Beach caused some degree of roof damage to about 80&nbsp;percent of oceanfront homes in the Windy Hill Beach section of the city. The twister also demolished three piers and a motel. David caused approximately $10&nbsp;million in damage in South Carolina.<ref name="stormdata"/>{{rp|10}}

Similar winds occurred in North Carolina, and lesser readings were recorded throughout the northeastern United States, excluding a {{convert|174|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} wind gust on [[Mount Washington (New Hampshire)|Mount Washington]] in [[New Hampshire]]. In addition, David dropped heavy rainfall along its path, peaking at {{convert|10.73|in|mm|abbr=on}} in [[Cape Hatteras]], North Carolina, with widespread reports of over {{convert|5|in|mm|abbr=on}}. Storm surge was moderate, peaking at {{convert|8.8|ft|m|abbr=on}} in Charleston and up to {{convert|5|ft|m|abbr=on}} along much of the [[East Coast of the United States|eastern United States coastline]].<ref name="mwr"/>

Overall, damage was light in most areas, though it was very widespread. High winds and rain downed power lines in the New York City area, leaving 2.5&nbsp;million people without electricity during the storm's passage. Had David not taken an unexpected very late turn, it would have likely toppled the Citicorp Building (53rd and Lexington), which was in the process of being fortified because the building could not withstand hurricane-level winds; a major tragedy affecting a square mile of Midtown Manhattan (including Grand Central Station, the UN, and Rockefeller Center), was avoided.<ref name="mwr"/> David also caused minor to moderate [[Coastal erosion|beach erosion]], as well as widespread crop damage from the flooding.<ref name="tcr5">{{cite report|chapter-url=http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/storm_wallets/atlantic/atl1979-prelim/david/prelim05.gif|title=Preliminary Report: Hurricane David &ndash; August 25-September 7, 1979|date=October 17, 1979|page=5|chapter=Meteorological Effects, Fatalities And Damages|last=Lawrence|first=Miles|publisher=National Hurricane Center|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> In addition, the hurricane spawned numerous [[tornado]]es while moving through the Mid-Atlantic and New England, with associated prominent wind damage occurring even in inland communities.<ref>{{cite web|author=Cleeton, Christa|date=November 9, 2012|url=https://blogs.princeton.edu/mudd/2012/11/before-sandy-there-was-gloria-and-david-hurricane-damage-on-campus/|title=Before Sandy, there was Gloria and David: Hurricane damage on campus.|publisher=Princeton University Archives & Public Policy Papers Collection|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref> In [[Virginia]] eight tornadoes formed across the southeastern portion of the state, of which six were F2's or greater on the [[Fujita scale]], including two rated F3 in [[Fairfax County, Virginia|Fairfax County]] and [[Newport News, Virginia|Newport News]]. The tornadoes caused 1&nbsp;death, 19&nbsp;injuries, damaged 270&nbsp;homes, and destroyed 3&nbsp;homes, amounting to $6&nbsp;million in damage. In [[Maryland]], David's outer bands formed seven tornadoes,<ref name="vator">{{cite web|url=http://www.vaemergency.com/newsroom/history/tornado.cfm|title=Virginia Tornadoes|date=February 21, 2002|author=Watson, Barbara|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050904212240/http://www.vaemergency.com/newsroom/history/tornado.cfm|archive-date=September 4, 2005}}</ref> including an [[Fujita scale|F2]] in [[Kingsville, Maryland|Kingsville]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/custom/15093221|title=Summary|publisher=TornadoHistoryProject.com|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225601/http://www.tornadohistoryproject.com/custom/15093221|archive-date=October 28, 2018}}</ref> In [[New Castle County, Delaware]], an F2 tornado damaged numerous homes and injured five.<ref name="tor">{{cite web|url=http://www.tornadoproject.com/alltorns/worstts.htm|title=The Most Important Tornadoes by State|date=2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035740/http://www.tornadoproject.com/alltorns/worstts.htm|publisher=TornadoHistoryProject.com|archive-date=March 4, 2016|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref>