1996 hurricanes and tropical storms
3 storms in 1996 brought tropical-storm-force winds (39 mph or more, modeled) to at least one of the cities we track.
| Storm | Peak | Cities reached | Strongest modeled gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Bertha | Category 3 | Cities reached 20 | Wilmington, NC 97 mph; Myrtle Beach, SC 87 mph; Fayetteville, NC 80 mph |
| Hurricane Fran | Category 3 | Cities reached 10 | Wilmington, NC 115 mph; Myrtle Beach, SC 102 mph; Fayetteville, NC 88 mph |
| Tropical Storm Josephine | Tropical storm | Cities reached 2 | Tallahassee, FL 51 mph; Wilmington, NC 50 mph |