in alabama, storm surge ranging from left significant damage in coastal counties. inland, tropical storm force winds gusts were observed as far north as huntsville. numerous trees and power lines were downed in several counties, leaving 2.6 million people across the state without electricity at the height of the storm. downed trees also damaged some dwellings, primarily mobile homes. several short-lived tornadoes destroyed over 125 homes, while 150 others suffered major damage. it was estimated that the storm caused over $182 million in damage in alabama. strong wind gusts were reported in northern georgia, with a gust of at marietta. there were more than 1,200 telephone poles knocked down and almost 5,000 power lines snapped. wind damage in rabun county alone reached about $5 million, while the pecan crop suffered around $50 million in damage. several other states reported lesser wind damage and flooding. throughout the united states, opal caused approximately $4.7 billion in damage and 27 fatalities, including 14 in georgia, 6 in alabama, 5 in florida, and 2 in north carolina.