Tropical Storm Alberto (1994) facts for kids

Tropical Storm Alberto was a very strong and damaging storm that happened in 1994. It was part of the 1994 Atlantic hurricane season. This storm sadly caused the deaths of many people, between 22 and 38. It also caused a lot of damage, costing between $500 million and $1 billion in 1994 USD.

The storm hit parts of Northwest Florida, southwest Georgia, and Alabama. Even though it caused so much damage, the name Alberto was still used for other storms later on. This means the name was not "retired" or stopped from being used.

What Was Tropical Storm Alberto?

Tropical Storm Alberto was a powerful weather system. It brought very heavy rain and strong winds to the areas it hit. Storms like Alberto form over warm ocean waters. They get their energy from the heat and moisture in the air.

Where Did Tropical Storm Alberto Hit?

The storm made landfall, meaning it reached the land, in the southeastern United States. It mainly affected three states:

• Northwest Florida
• Southwest Georgia
• Alabama

These areas experienced the worst of the storm's effects.

How Much Damage Did It Cause?

Tropical Storm Alberto caused a huge amount of damage.

• It led to widespread flooding, especially from the heavy rainfall.
• Many homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed.
• Roads and bridges were also affected, making travel difficult.
• The total cost of the damage was estimated to be between $500 million and $1 billion. This was a very large amount of money at the time.

Images for kids

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  Rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Alberto

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  Radar image of Alberto when it reached land

See also

In Spanish: Tormenta tropical Alberto (1994) para niños