Local mitigation strategy (LMS) - Volusia County Government

SECTION 5: HAZARD PROFILESthe entire Eastern United States coast does exist as evidenced by other recorded tsunami occurrences inthe area.Although different from a tsunami, a rogue wave is a relatively large (i.e., larger in height than atsunami) and spontaneous ocean wave that can cause similar impacts. On July 3 1992, a 27 mile long, 18foot rogue wave came onshore between Ormond Beach to New Smyrna Beach, centered at DaytonaBeach. Sailboats crashed ashore, 200 cars were damaged and approximately 75 people were injuredresulting in two hospitalizations. It is theorized that an underwater landslide caused the rogue wave,potentially categorizing this wave as a type of tsunami, or it was the result of a squall line.5.13.4 Probability of Future OccurrencesThe probability of a future tsunami event affecting Volusia County is considered to be very low, asindicated in the 2008 NOAA-USGS tsunami hazards assessment. However, the consequences of even amoderate tsunami striking Volusia County would devastating to lives, development, and the ability ofthe county to function.Volusia County Multi-jurisdictional Local Mitigation StrategyFebruary 20105:64