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Wreckage and devastated homes of the Ocean Park Section of San Juan, Puerto Rico September 18, 1989, from the hurricane Hugo that travelled along the US coast and the islands of the Atlantic. (AP-Photo/- 09/18/1989 -) ( SAN JOSE HURRICANE HUGO (09/89) )

Hurricane Hugo slams into the eastern coast September 19, 1989 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wind gusts of 140 mph and heavy rains ripped through the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, before striking land again in South Carolina on September 22. (Photo by Gary Williams/Getty Images) ( 1839166GW001_hugo )

Atlantic House Restaurant at Folly Beach before Hurricane Hugo. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Remains of Atlantic House Restaurant at Folly Beach after Hurricane Hugo, Late September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

National Guardsman Seargant Gary Trull, from Andrews, N. C. helps direct rush hour, traffic in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday, Sept. 25, 1989. The National Guard, as well as Charlotte Police is stationed at major intersection in Charlotte that is still without power due to Hurricane Hugo. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) ( Storms U.S. Hurricane Hugo National Guard )

Damage to manufactured and mobile homes at Surfside Beach, South Carolina After passage of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Sid Kalmas stands guard over his hotel after the Caribbean area was swept by Hurricane Hugo, Sept. 20, 1989, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. The yacht in background was dumped there by Hugo, which proceeded to cause massive damage in South Carolina when it hit the mainland. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ( Hurricane Hugo 1989 )

Aerial view of a devastated dwelling area on the Eastern coast of Guadeloupe taken 19 September 1989 after Hurricane Hugo swept across the Caribbean Island, killing 20 people and leaving tens of thousands homeless people. (Photo credit should read GERARD FOUET/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAPA990622668590 )

A sailboat lies in the street of Charleston on Sept. 22, 1989 after it was washed ashore by Hurricane Hugo. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky) ( HURRICANE HUGO )

An old brick building destroyed in downtown Charleston by Hurricane Hugo Hurricane Hugo winds were only equivalent to Category 2 in Charleston, September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Homes at Folly Beach, South Carolina, before Hurricane Hugo. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

The same homes at Folly Beach, South Carolina, after Hurricane Hugo, late September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

In this Sept. 28, 1989 file photo, a ferry plies the Intracoastal Waterway by the Ben Sawyer Bridge between Sullivans Island, S.C., and the South Carolina mainland. The bridge was damaged by Hurricane Hugo which hit on Sept. 21, 1989. (AP Photo/The Post and Courier, Wade Spees, File) ( HUGO 25TH ANNIVERSARY )

Parts of buildings clutter the streets of Charleston, S.C. Sept. 22, 1989 after Hurricane Hugo swept through the historic city early in the morning. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky) ( HURRICANE HUGO )

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter inspect damage to their car after part of the roof of Days Inn Motel fell on it at Fayetteville in North Carolina on Sept. 22, 1989. The couple drove to the local motel to escape the storm in their home town of calabash, NC. Heavy winds from the edge of Hurricane Hugo damaged the building. (AP Photo) ( Storms U.S. Hurricane Hugo Destruction )

A home at Holden Beach, North Carolina lost some of its roof and siding after being knocked of its foundation when Hurricane Hugo struck the Carolina coast on Friday, Sept. 23, 1989 Holden Beach, North Carolina. Other homes close by escaped with little visible damage. (AP Photo/Bob Bridges) ( Storms U.S. Hurricane Hugo Destruction )

Damage to small vessels at Roosevelt Roads Naval Base in Puerto Rico caused by Hurricane Hugo, Late September, 1989. Donald Wernly, NOAA. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Channel on left was location of fishing vessels before being deposited on land, McClellanville, South Carolina, Late September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Ben Sawyer Bridge to Sullivans Island after passage of Hurricane Hugo, September 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Utility poles and lines down in Garden City, South Carolina After passage of Hurricane Hugo, 1989. Wes Tyler, South Carolina Climatological Office. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

A motel on the beach at Garden City, South Carolina After passage of Hurricane Hugo in 1989. Martin Lerner, C.S.P. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

The same motel showing its beach side After passage of Hurricane Hugo, 1989. Martin Lerner, C.S.P. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Exterior damage to the Holiday Inn at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina After passage of Hurricane Hugo, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Interior damage to the Holiday Inn at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina After passage of Hurricane Hugo, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

Large oak trees over 100 years old came down all over Charleston After passage of Hurricane Hugo in September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

A house on the southern tip of Charleston fared well during the storm However, the car was not as lucky After passage of Hurricane Hugo in September, 1989. National Hurricane Center. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection

After passing inland, Hugo was not done wreaking havoc, electric power was interrupted throughout Charlotte, North Carolina. Some areas were without power for up to 3 weeks. Ron Kuhn, NOAA. NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) Collection