Bertha was the first major July hurricane since 1926 and preceded the more destructive Hurricane Fran by two months. The Wilmington area had an earlier-than-usual brush with tropical activity in 1996.

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has been particularly important for understanding when a hurricane is about to rapidly intensify, a dangerous situation for coastal communities.

North Carolina has faced catastrophic flooding from hurricanes, with inland water damage often surpassing the destruction caused by wind.

Hurricane Bertha made landfall between Wilmington and Sneads Ferry on July 12, 1996, according to a story in the Wilmington Morning Star on July 13.

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AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Haw River crested at 32.5 feet, just below Hurricane Fran's record level in 1996. Orange County issued voluntary evacuations ...

Areas throughout Pasco County experienced flooding last fall due to hurricanes Helene and Milton. It has some locals concerned for what may be in store this hurricane season.