HUGO was so bad because of the power it had and destruction it did so far inland. It picked up power from the warm water in the inter-coastal waterway and followed it inland. I live in Sumter 50 miles out of Columbia. It took us two weeks to get our power back. I had to literally cut a path through trees to get in the door of my house. I did not stay there because my roommate was scared to stay there.
"HUGO was so bad because of the power it had and destruction it did so far inland."
Yes, my father lives in the Northern Neck of the Rappahannock and lost power for 10 days last summer. His small generator was not adequate, but no other could be found in the region. He now has one that will likely power his entire neighborhood.