Table 2. Beach recovery grading system used for describing beach response to the storm.
| Recovery Grade | Numerical Score | Beach Recovery Description |
|---|
| A | 95 | Excellent (dramatically recovers after the post-storm profile) |
| B | 85 | Very good (slightly recovers after the post-storm profile) |
| C | 75 | Satisfactory (displays stability after the post-storm profile) |
| D | 65 | Below Average (continued loss after the post-storm profile) |
| F | 55 | Fail (dramatic loss after the post-storm profile) |
| Note: + and - signs may be indicated, as appropriate |
Last updated on November 19, 2009
