The Bulloch Herald announced in its Aug. 15, 1940, newspaper that the damages from a recent hurricane (primarily on Aug. 11–12) were estimated to be close to $1 million in Bulloch County alone. Total damages to the region reached more than $13 million, with Charleston suffering $1.5 million in property damage and Savannah some $1 million. It was said to be the worst storm to have hit the coast in 29 years.