Hurricane (Typhoon) — Brunswick, North Carolina

1996-07-12 · Brunswick, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

The eye of Bertha passed 10 miles east of Bald Head Island on its northward track. Most wind measurements were less than 90 mph, but a gust of 101 mph was measured at the State pilot house at Southport. Barrier islands were evacuated, 1500 people sheltered.The six piers survived, and beach erosion largely confined to east end of Holden Beach, where 5 to 10 feet undermined an already condemned house. Mostly minor structural and property damage. With around 8 inches rain, there was widespread flooding and power outages. Declared Federal Disaster Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5564437. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.