Hurricane (Typhoon) — Pender, North Carolina

1996-07-12 · Pender, North Carolina

Wider weather episode

The eye of Bertha moved inland near Surf City late in the afternoon. Barrier islands evacuated 30,000, 700 were sheltered. 40 houses undermined by beach erosion and 4 houses destroyed. Winds gusted near 105 mph, and 6-8 inches rain caused widespread flooding and crop loss inland. Declared Federal Disaster Area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5564439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.