Looking back at Hurricane Frederic’s destruction on Dauphin Island
After Hurricane Frederic, the residents of Dauphin Island were met by pure devastation. Those who left the island couldn’t get back, and those who rode out the storm on the…
How Hurricane Frederic nearly destroyed Bellingrath Gardens — and how Mobile rebuilt it
MOBILE, Ala. — Bellingrath Gardens is a treasure in Mobile, a jewel that Hurricane Frederic nearly stole from the community. On the evening of Sept. 12, 1979, Category 4 Hurricane…
Daphne Couple Recalls Racing Hurricane Frederic Home in 1979 With a Truck Full of Igloo Coolers
A Daphne couple looks back 35 years to Hurricane Frederic, when a risky truck run from Houston and a house full of extension cords became neighborhood legend.
For Dauphin Island’s Mayor, Hurricane Frederic Set a Course That Still Guides Him
Hurricane Frederic in 1979 derailed Jeff Collier's college plans, keeping him on Dauphin Island and eventually leading him to become its longtime mayor.
How Hurricane Frederic Shaped a Young FEMA’s Playbook in Alabama
A newly formed FEMA cut its teeth on Hurricane Frederic in 1979, learning lessons in coastal Alabama that still guide disaster response nationwide today.
Dauphin Island Ferry Captain Recalls Hurricane Frederic Aftermath
Mike Thierry recalls riding out Hurricane Frederic aboard his boat, then running Dauphin Island's makeshift passenger ferry service for months afterward.