South Charleston, OH Sales Tax Rate. The current total local sales tax rate in South Charleston, OH is 7.250%. The December 2016 total local sales tax rate was also 7.250%.
Tropical depressions have maximum sustained wind speeds of 38 mph or less -- stronger tropical storms have maximum sustained wind speeds from 39 to 73 mph. When wind speeds reach 74 mph or more, the storm is upgraded to a hurricane.
The combination of heat and moisture, along with the right wind conditions, can create a hurricane. Hurricanes are enormous, and they can range in size from 300-600 miles wide and about 10 miles high. They typically have a lifespan of about 10 days. The wind speed of a hurricane is 75 miles per hour or more. Between 40 mph and 74 mph winds, the storm is called a tropical storm. The fierce winds and rains cause damage to natural areas such as mangrove swamps, estuaries as well as causing major erosion in coastal areas. Also hurricanes damage manmade structures such as housing, buildings, and infrastructure.