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Hurricane Bertha (1996) facts for kids

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Hurricane Bertha of July 1996 was a hurricane of notable status. This storm struck the northeastern Caribbean islands, Puerto Rico and the eastern United States, causing the deaths of almost one dozen persons and leading to $335 million in destruction. The winds from Bertha were 105 miles an hour when she struck eastern North Carolina on July 12 1996. Despite the damage, the name Bertha was not discontinued (retired) in the Spring of 1997).

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  • Bertha 1996 Puerto Rico rainfall

    Rainfall from Hurricane Bertha in Puerto Rico

  • BerthaLandfallRadar1996

    Weather radar animation of Hurricane Bertha rainbands at landfall

  • Bertha 1996 rainfall

    Rainfall from Hurricane Bertha in the mainland United States

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