In fact, Fran wasn't the only hurricane to hit North Carolina this summer. Bertha struck the Carolina Beach and Surf City area with 105 mph winds on July 12. Before that, snowstorms, heavy rain, wind and tornadoes blasted the state, leaving thousands in the dark and millions of dollars in damage. In about a day, Fran significantly added to the weather misery inflicted upon the Tar Heel state this year. At least eight people die, including several children killed in sledding accidents.
Snow collapses roofs and knocks down trees and power lines.
Heavy rains give way to snow and ice. Tens of thousands are without power, several buildings are damaged and one person is killed. Winter storm brings heavy snow and shrouds roads in ice, leaving 19 people dead and knocking out power to nearly 200,000 people. Temperature falls to minus 13 degrees. Tornadoes strike central and eastern North Carolina, injuring 22 people and destroying 19 homes and dozens of farm buildings.