Hurricane Fran

Losses, 2024 dollars

$10 billion

Losses at the time

$5.0 billion

Deaths

37

The losses and deaths are NCEI’s, counting everything the disaster did. The episodes below are only what the Weather Service filed in its Storm Events record, which counts damage differently and often not at all, so the two never add up and are shown apart.

• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 3, 1996$20,000 · 1 eventA quick five inches of rain in the Triad produced serious street and highway flooding. Several cars were flooded.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 3, 19961 eventUp to six inches of rain produced serious flooding in Thomasville. Many streams went above bankful and flooded roads and washed out bridges in the northeast corner of the county.
• Flood in Washington, September 3, 19961 eventA couple of thunderstorms moved through Puget Sound, knocking out power, and forcing the closure of some roads due to flooding. There was also some marble sized hail. Most of the problems were due to urban flooding.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 3, 19961 eventThree inches of rain in 3 hours caused several small streams near the Rocky River to overflow their banks. This briefly closed several secondary roads and flooded parking lots.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 3, 19961 eventRoads near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument were impassable due to flooding.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 3, 19961 eventFlash flooding from slow moving thunderstorms caused several roads and bridges to be closed.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 3, 19961 eventFlash flooding reported in Tucson at the intersection of Fifth and Wilmot.
• Flash Flood in Oklahoma, September 4, 19961 eventUS HWY 281 was under water.
• Flash Flood in Oklahoma, September 4, 19961 eventUS HWY 283 was closed due to the high water.
• Flash Flood in Oklahoma, September 4, 19961 eventHigh water covered US HWY 283.
• Flash Flood in Oklahoma, September 4, 19961 eventHigh water covered US HWY 283.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 4, 19961 eventOver 5 inches of rain fell in a few hours in Vernon in Wilbarger County, resulting in flash flooding of some of the businesses in town.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 19961 eventThe runoff from the heavy rain the previous night kept many urban streets and secondary roads closed until midday.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$20,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventAn isolated thunderstorm dumped between 4 and 5 inches on central Madison Co, bringing creeks out of their banks and closing a few roads.
• Flood in Kansas, September 4 to 5, 19961 eventBuckner Creek above flood stage and out of its banks for several hours.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 19961 event
• Tornado in North Dakota, September 4, 1996F0 · 1 eventSmall tornado tore down an 80yr. old barn that had been restored and put on the historical register. The Grandfather of the man that owned the barn built it. Property damage amount estimated.
• Tornado in North Dakota, September 4, 1996F0 · 1 event
• Flooding in Virginia, September 4 to 11, 1996$210,000 · 7 events
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$2,000 · 1 event
• Tornado in Virginia, September 4, 1996$1,000 · F0 · 1 eventWeather personnel at the Langley Air Force Base observed a small tornado about 1/2 mile north-northwest of their building. There was only minor damage to a few vehicles and tops of trees.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 4 to 6, 19964 deaths · 4 injured · $792 million · 17 eventsHurricane Fran moved onshore near Cape Fear Thursday evening (9/6) and raced north toward Raleigh cutting a swath of destruction. The Category 3 hurricane destroyed or damaged 90% of the homes in North Topsail Beach. The town hall and police station were destroyed.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$10,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$30,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$20,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 19961 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 19961 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 4, 1996$30,000 · 1 eventA line of stationary thunderstorms, containing copious amounts of rainfall, caused several streams and creeks to come out of their banks, closing several roads and a few highways during the late evening of the 4th.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 19961 injured · $200,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 4, 19961 eventFlash flood of a creek which runs through the town of Humboldt. One individual tried to cross the creek, became trapped in his vehicle and needed to be rescued by fire and law enforcement personnel.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 4, 19961 eventNormally dry washes quickly filled to near bankfull due to very heavy thunderstorm rains. Three teenagers were rescued from one of these washes in Ehrenberg.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, September 4, 19961 eventHeavy rain from thunderstorms flooded roads and washed out a bridge on Highway 411 south of Maryville.
• Tornado in North Dakota, September 4, 1996F0 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 1996$3.0 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 1996$2.0 million · 1 event
• Tornado in North Dakota, September 4, 1996F0 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4, 19961 event
• Flash Flood in California, September 4, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventHeavy thunderstorm rains produced flood waters which caused damage to parts of US Highway 95 between Needles, CA and Vidal Junction, CA. Eight vehicles were stranded by flooded washes running across the highway and one car was caught in the flood waters.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4 to 5, 19961 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 4 to 5, 19961 eventClassic flash flooding developed rapidly during the evening as stationary thunderstorms dumped between 10 and 15 inches of rain in a small area of the "Hickory Nut Gorge".
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 5, 19961 eventHeavy rain caused water to flow over Mountain Creek Bridge on Highway 16. Two cars stalled and the occupants had to be rescued.
• Hurricane in South Carolina, September 5, 19961 death · $21 million · 1 eventHurricane Fran remained largely offshore as it passed north, with wind gusts reported near 70 knots along the Horry County coast. Eleven evacuation shelters housed 5400 people. One death occurred, to a woman whose car went down an embankment near Conway.
• Hurricane in South Carolina, September 5, 19962 eventsOn the 5th Hurricane Fran brushed the county warning area of Charleston. The highest peak wind gust was observed at Lake Marionin Berkeley county where a tree struck struck a car in the Cainhoy area and the porch of a Bonneau home was ripped off.
• Hurricane in South Carolina, September 5, 19961 eventAs Hurricane Fran passed north, well off the coast, wind gusts were recorded as high as 57 mph in City of Georgetown. Ocean surge was 4-6 feet. A 67 foot shrimp boat sunk north of the Sampit River Bridge.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 1996$201 million · 1 eventThe center of the eye of Hurricane Fran, about 25 miles across, passed up the Cape Fear River during the evening... with winds gusting around 110 mph, storm surge 12 feet MSL, and 40 ft beach erosion destroying most docks and piers.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 1996$7.0 million · 1 eventThe eye of Hurricane Fran passed over eastern Brunswick County with winds measured as high as 109 mph at Long Beach. Storm surge was around 6 feet, with beach erosion around 15 feet on the eastern islands.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19962 deaths · $226 million · 1 eventHurricane Fran's eye moved across Pender County. On Topsail Island, a 12 ft storm surge caused 40 feet of beach erosion and wiped out dunes as overwash destroyed most of the first row of beach houses and heavily damaged the rest.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 5, 19961 eventFlash flooding was reported on Highway 83/277 by the Director of the National Weather Service.
• Flash Flood in Puerto Rico, September 5, 1996$7,000 · 1 eventCivil Defense reported thunderstorm, mudslides, and high river levels in Lares. Frequent lightning, downed trees, more than one inch of rain. Road 470 was reported impassable due to downed trees. River Culebrinas level was reported rising at San Sebastian.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19967 deaths · 2 injured · 31 eventsHurricane FRAN was the worst natural economic disaster to occur in North Carolina history. In the RAH county warning area along, the damage exceeded 2 billion dollars. Damage to crops, livestock, farm equipment/buildings was over 400 million.
• Hurricane in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 1996$1.0 million · 10 eventsSpiral bands associated with Hurricane Fran affected northeast North Carolina from Thursday evening, September 5th, through Friday morning, September 6th.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19961 eventAs Hurricane FRAN approached the North Carolina coast, bands of heavy rain dropped 2-4 inches of rain. As the storm moved north after landfall, 3 or 4 inches of rain per hour were falling with the decaying eyewall.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19961 eventAs Hurricane FRAN approached the North Carolina coast, bands of heavy rain dropped 2 to 4 inches of rain. The decaying eyewall from the storm was producing rainfall of 4 inches per hour. These copious tropical rains produced major flooding across the county.
• Flood in Nebraska, September 5, 1996$110,000 · 1 eventVery heavy rainfall of four to six inches fell over easternBanner County. There was some low land flooding with some road ditches becoming full of water. County Road 157 hadwater running over it.
• Hurricane in Virginia, September 5 to 6, 19962 events
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19961 eventAs Hurricane FRAN approached the North Carolina coast, 2 to 3 inches of rain fell in squalls across the county. As the storm moved inland, wrap around precipitation dropped 3 more inches and produced major flooding across the county overnight.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19961 eventHeavy rain, in advance of Hurricane FRAN and the hours after landfall, produced considerable flooding of secondary roads, streams, and low lying areas.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 5 to 6, 19961 eventRain bands in advance of Hurricane FRAN dropped 2 to 4 inches of rain across the county. The decaying eyewall of the storm moved through the middle of the county, providing another 4 inches of rain in one hour or so.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventA total of 8 to 10 inches of rain with Hurricane FRAN caused the Crabtree Creek to reach the highest level since improvements to the drainage basin were made and the second highest level on record.Severe flooding of streets, homes, and businesses near the creek occurred…
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 19961 death · $4.7 million · 1 event
• Hurricane in Maryland, September 6, 1996$1.0 million · 5 eventsSpiral bands associated with Hurricane Fran affected the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore during Friday, September 6th. The highest sustained wind speed recorded was 22 mph at Salisbury with the highest gust at 35 mph.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 1996$550,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventPersistent heavy rain moved over the county in squalls well before Hurricane FRAN made landfall. The broad center of the storm passed near the county before entering Virginia. The resulting tropical rains produced widespread flooding across the county.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventHeavy rain in advance of Hurricane FRAN and the hours after landfall, produced considerable flooding of secondary roads, streams, and low lying areas.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventPersistent heavy rain in advance of Hurricane FRAN and the passage of the center of the storm in the early morning hours, produced major flooding of creeks, secondary roads, and low lying areas. Some creeks likely reach record levels.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventPersistent heavy rain in advance of Hurricane FRAN produced major flooding of creeks, secondary roads, and low lying areas. Many creeks reached levels not seen in many years.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventHeavy bands of rain moved over the county as Hurricane FRAN approached the North Carolina coast. The center of the storm moved just to the west, leaving the county in the northeast quadrant.The resulting copious tropical rains produced widespread flooding across the county.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventPersistent heavy rain in advance of Hurricane FRAN and the passage of the center of the storm in the early morning hours, produced major flooding of creeks, secondary roads, and low lying areas. Some creeks likely reached record levels.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 1996$950,000 · 1 eventThe remnants of hurricane Fran produced widespread wind damage and flash flooding in north-central and portions of northwest North Carolina during the late evening hours on the 5th and morning hours on the 6th.In Rockingham County, high winds downed trees, tree limbs and power…
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$8.0 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.1 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$700,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 19962 deaths · $2.5 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.0 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$600,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 19961 death · $1.1 million · 1 event*** Narrative for flash floods associated with "Fran" follow the Loudoun Co entry, start time 1100EST ***
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.8 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$400,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$2.8 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$6.5 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$580,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$80,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.1 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$500,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 19961 death · $1.1 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.9 million · 1 event*** Narrative for flash flooding from "Fran" follows the Loudoun Co entry, start time 1100EST ***
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.5 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$1.1 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$600,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$440,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 19961 event
• Flooding in Virginia, September 6 to 10, 1996$106 million · 17 eventsThe rapid runoff produced by the heavy rains from Fran caused substantial, damaging, and in some cases record river flooding across much of the northern Virginia watershed from late on the 6th until early on the 10th.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6, 19961 eventDue to copious tropical rainfall overnight, the Eno River rose very quickly and went above flood stage. This, of course, caused considerable flooding of areas near the river.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 19961 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$6.5 million · 1 event*** Narrative follows Loudoun Co Flash Flood entry, 1100EST start time***
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$2.2 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$320,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$40,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$400,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 19961 death · $275,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$870,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Virginia, September 6, 1996$500,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Virginia, September 6, 1996$500,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Virginia, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Virginia, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Virginia, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 eventThe track of Tropical Storm Fran from south-central through western Virginia allowed gusty southeast winds at and just above the surface to channel water up the Chesapeake Bay and its main tributaries.
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$1.6 million · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$1.4 million · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$800,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$750,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$410,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$400,000 · 1 event*** Narrative follows Morgan Co Flash Flood entry, 1100EST start time***
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$220,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventThe track of Tropical Storm Fran from south-central through western Virginia allowed gusty southeast winds at and just above the surface to channel water up the Chesapeake Bay and its main tributaries.
• Flooding in West Virginia, September 6 to 8, 1996$17 million · 5 eventsIncredible rainfall associated with the remants of Hurricane Fran caused considerable and in some cases record flooding along rivers and tributaries in the Potomac basin.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$550,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$410,000 · 1 eventTropical Storm Fran moved from near Danville around dawn on the 6th to Hot Springs by early afternoon. The storm weakened to a depression around this time, moving north of the state by mid-evening.
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$275,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$275,000 · 1 eventThe remnants of Hurricane Fran moved through eastern West Virginia during the late afternoon of the 6th, preceded by torrential rains which caused widespread and in some cases catastrophic flooding.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$200,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Colorado, September 6, 1996$200,000 · 1 eventHeavy rains resulted in flash flooding which damaged roads and foundations of houses. Basements and some garages were flooded.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$150,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 6, 1996$125,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$185,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$85,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in District of Columbia, September 6, 1996$75,000 · 1 eventA storm surge of 5.1 feet associated with strong southeasterly flow ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Fran created moderate tidal flooding along Washington Harbor.
• Flash Flood in District of Columbia, September 6, 1996$50,000 · 1 eventFeeder bands of torrential tropical rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Fran produced localized flash flooding and widespread power outages in the metropolitan area. The heaviest rains fell from the city west, with totals ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 inches.
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$30,000 · 1 event
• Flooding in Virginia, September 6 to 8, 19967 eventsThunderstorms with heavy rain resulted in flash flooding during the late morning, afternoon and evening hours on the 3rd in Pittsylvania County, during the morning and early afternoon hours on the 4th in Roanoke and Henry Counties, and during the afternoon and evening hours on…
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 eventCottages and bridges were damaged or destroyed in the RedCreek basin along the Tucker County line. Twelve to 15residences near the junction of Red Creek and the Dry Forkwere damaged. Rainfall of around 4 inches was likely in a12 hour period from the remnants of Hurricane Fran.
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$25,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$25,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 1996$20,000 · 1 eventA weakening tropical storm Fran produced flash flooding across the western half of Maryland during the afternoon of the 6th. The system was downgraded to a depression prior to moving across the far western border during the early evening of the 6th.
• Flooding in Maryland, September 6 to 10, 1996$11 million · 4 eventsTorrential rains associated with Tropical Storm Fran caused the rapid onset of river flooding along the headwaters of the Potomac River late on the 6th, spreading gradually southeast throughout the entire basin by early on the 10th.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$15,000 · 1 eventThree to 4 inches of rain in 12 hours caused creeks toflood. However, no damage occurred to dwellings. Therewas minor damage to roads.
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 6, 19961 eventWidespread flooding occurred across the county as the remnants of Hurricane Fran dumped heavy amounts of rain. A total of 8 roads were flooded, including 2 that were closed. Some storm totals include: Oakland 4.20 inches, Savage River Dam 4.60 inches and Kitzmiller 4.86 inches.
• Flooding in West Virginia, September 6 to 7, 1996$4,000 · 2 eventsMinor flooding occurred along the Cheat River. The river crested at 15.2 feet at Parson, 2.2 feet above flood stage. The crest at Rowlesburg was estimated at 17 feet, 1 foot above flood stage.
• Flash Flood in Nebraska, September 6, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventFIVE TO SIX INCHES OF RAINFALL CAUSED FLASH FLOODING WHICH DAMAGED MARINA. TELEPHONE POLES WERE WASHED OUT AS 4 FEET OF WATER RUSHED THROUGH CANYON INTO SWANSON LAKE. DOCKS AT LAKE FLOATED AWAY.
• Coastal Flood in Maryland, September 6 to 7, 19961 injured · 4 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Fran moved through West Virginia on the 6th reaching northwest Pennsylvania the morning of the 7th. The strong south to southeast winds accompanying it caused tidal flooding along Chesapeake Bay.
• Tornado in Colorado, September 6, 1996F0 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventNorthern parts of Franklin County were hard hit by heavy rains and flash flooding.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventMany areas were hard hit by heavy rains. Shade Gap had 3.6 inches of rain and cars were stranded on Rt 522.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventGettysburg and many other areas of Adams County were hard hit by heavy rains. Roads and bridges were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventFour inches of rain fell in Meyersdale. Small streams and roads were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventNorthern parts of Fulton County were hit with heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Fran.
• Flash Flood in Kansas, September 6, 19961 eventRAINFALL UP TO 3.5 INCHES IN ONE HOUR FLOODED HIGHWAY 184.
• Flash Flood in Kansas, September 6, 19961 eventROADS CLOSED DUE TO FLASH FLOODING NORTH AND EAST OF LUDELL AND IN HERNDON AREA.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 death · 1 eventMany areas of western Cumberland County were hard hit. Newville had 9.8 inches of rain. 1 fatality. Female 26. Vehicle.
• Tornado in Pennsylvania, September 6, 1996F1 · 1 eventAn F1 tornado touched down about 2 miles north of York Springs on Farm View Road. A barn and shed were destroyed and a mobile home was damaged. Trees were down.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventMany roads were closed by flooding.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventMany small streams and roads were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventWestern areas were hard hit with heavy rains. Roads and streams were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Kansas, September 6, 1996$50,000 · 1 eventFOUR TO 7 INCHES OF RAIN CAUSED EXTENSIVE FLOODING IN NORTHEAST WALLACE COUNTY. TRACTOR FLOATED DOWN LAKE CREEK. SMOKY RIVER AND LAKE CREEK OUT OF BANKS. UP TO 4.5 FEET OF WATER OVER SOME ROADWAYS.
• Flash Flood in Kansas, September 6, 19961 eventUP TO 7.5 INCHES OF RAIN IN NORTHWEST AND NORTHCENTRAL LOGAN COUNTY CAUSED EXTENSIVE FLOODING WITH WATER OVER EARTHEN DAMS AND OVER ROADWAYS.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 death · 1 eventExtremely heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Fran caused major flooding. Roads and streams flooded. 1 fatality. Female, 79, attempted to leave her home surrounded by 4 feet of water.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventSmall streams and some basements were flooded across the county.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventRoads and streams flooded.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 6, 1996$3,000 · 1 eventA basement and some roads were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 6, 19961 eventVery heavy thunderstorm rains caused street flooding with water over the curbs.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 6, 19961 eventVery heavy thunderstorm rain caused street flooding. One report of 0.70 inches of rainfall in 20 minutes.
• Tornado in North Carolina, September 6, 1996F0 · 1 eventA resident reported trees torn up, bricks and windows blasted from his house by a tornado that touched down near his house before moving into the swamp along Cox Road, near Lumberton Recycling Center.
• Heavy Rain in Illinois, September 6, 19961 eventMore than 14,000 fish died in Curtis Creek after a thunderstorm dropped heavy rain and forced sewage into the waterway. The isolated thunderstorm drenched the western and southern portions of Quincy, but missed much of the Curtis Creek Drainage area to the east.
• Flash Flood in Arizona, September 6, 19961 eventStreet flooding was reported at the intersection of 51st Ave. and Beardsly Rd. A nearby location reported an inch of rain in 30 minutes.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventSeveral roads were flooded across southeast sections of the county including Rt 322.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventRoute 220 was closed due to flooding in the Port Matilda area.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 6, 19961 eventBasements and small streams were flooded.
• Flash Flood in North Carolina, September 6 to 7, 19961 eventMoore's Creek rose above its banks, with two homes inundated by water 4 to 5 ft deep.
• Flood in Arizona, September 6, 19961 eventSmall stream flooding. The Aqua Fria River flooded over River Bend Road at Black Canyon City. The flooding was caused by thunderstorm rain and closed River Bend Road for 40 minutes.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventFour to six inches of heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Fran caused flooding of streets, basements and low lying areas in several locations, especially in Cleveland, Parma, Strongsville and Olmsted Falls.
• Heavy Rain in Ohio, September 7 to 30, 199618 eventsExcessive and frequent rainfall occurred for much of the month over north central and northeast Ohio. Monthly rainfall totals ranged from nearly 6 inches to a little over 11 inches, all well above normal.
• Heavy Rain in Pennsylvania, September 7 to 30, 19963 eventsExcessive and frequent rainfall occurred for much of the month over northwest Pennsylvania, starting with the remnants of Hurricane Fran on the 7th and included record rainfall and significant flooding on the 17th in the city of Erie (Erie County).
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$70,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Fran caused flooding of basements and low lying areas and damaged crops.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$30,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Fran caused flooding of roads and low lying areas and damaged crops.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$275,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Fran caused widespread flooding of streets, basements, low lying areas and streams. Several roads were closed from flooding. Seven inches of rain was reported in Amherst with four to five inches reported in most other locations.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Fran caused flooding of streets and basements. At least 90 basements were flooded.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 7, 1996$30,000 · 1 eventHeavy rain from remnants of Hurricane Fran caused flooding of streams and low lying areas and damaged crops.
• Flood in Hawaii, September 7, 19961 eventHeavy rains caused widespread flooding of the Hanalei Valley and the closing of the Hanalei River Bridge. 9 inches of rain fell at Hanalei in a 12 hour period.
• Flash Flood in Indiana, September 7, 19961 eventFlooded roadways across Western Greene County from 4-6 inches rainfall.
• Heavy Rain in Illinois, September 7, 19961 eventHeavy rains dumped up to 5 inches of water in Waukegan, flooding several streets and causing temporary power outages.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, September 7, 19961 eventHeavy thunderstorms flooded or washed out several county roads.
• Flash Flood in Kentucky, September 7, 19961 eventBumcomb Creek near Stearns was out of its banks, and some roadwaysacross the southern part of the county were water covered.
• Flash Flood in Tennessee, September 7, 19961 eventWater was 8-10 inches deep on Highway 64 in Lawrenceburg. The water receded around 5 PM CST. The Doppler radar estimated over 2 inches of rain in one hour.
• Tornado in Texas, September 7, 1996F0 · 1 eventAn off duty NWS meteorologist reported and weak, brief tornado about 8 miles west-northwest of New Deal. It remained over open country; no damages were reported.
• Flood in Hawaii, September 7, 19961 eventHeavy rains over central Oahu and north Oahu from Haleiwa to Kahuku caused minor street flooding. A weather spotter in Kahuku reported 1.2 inches of rain in a 30 minute period during the late afternoon hours.
• Flood in District of Columbia, September 7 to 10, 1996$150,000 · 1 eventIf a coastal surge weren't enough, a river flood rivaling that of January 1996 struck the city from late on the 7th through early on the 10th, the result of heavy rains in excess of a foot in the upper reaches of the Potomac River basin while the remnants of Hurricane Fran moved…
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 8, 1996$5,000 · 1 eventPortions of Highway 183 north of Cuero and Westhoff closed due to flash flooding.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 8, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventRoads in southern half of county closed due to rain accumulations of up to 5 inches.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 8, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventOver 5 inches of rain in two hours produced flash flooding in the northeastern part of the county.
• Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in New Jersey, September 8, 19961 injured · 55 kt wind · 8 eventsThunderstorms produced high winds and torrential rain.High winds knocked down trees and power lines at Scotch Plains and Elizabeth in Union County. In addition, two cars were damaged on 31st Street and Ave.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 1996$20,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 1996$20,000 · 1 eventSlow-moving thunderstorms containing tropical moisture dumped additional heavy rain onto saturated ground. Widespread flooding was observed in Madison and Greene Counties.
• Tornado in New Jersey, September 8, 1996$10,000 · F0 · 1 eventAn F0 tornado briefly touched down in East Brunswick and damaged three buildings in "The Courts" Condominium Complex. An eight foot by twenty-five foot section of a roof was pulled from one building. The chimney was knocked down from another building and damaged a third.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 1996$20,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 1996$20,000 · 1 eventSlow-moving thunderstorms in the northern Shenandoah Valley dumped heavy rain on previously saturated ground, closing numerous roads from Harrisonburg north through Shenandoah Co.
• Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds in New York, September 8, 199650 kt wind · 6 eventsThunderstorms produced torrential rain that caused significant flash flooding of low lying and poor drainage areas, including many streets. A few thunderstorms produced high winds that knocked down trees in Port Jervis and power lines in Richmond.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 19961 eventHigh standing water was reported at the intersection of federal highway 250 and state route 42.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8, 19961 eventA nearly stationary thunderstorm dumped very heavy rain (3 to 4 inches) across eastern Pike county. Serious street flooding was reported in Milford.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8 to 9, 19962 deaths · $20 million · 1 eventThunderstorms, which "trained" or moved over the same locations of Southern Montgomery County, caused widespread flash flooding, caused the death of a couple in Abington and about $20 million dollars in property damage. Up to 10 inches of rain within a three hour period.
• Flood in Kansas, September 8 to 9, 19961 eventBuckner Creek above flood stage and out of its banks for several hours.
• Tornado in Florida, September 8, 1996$75,000 · F0 · 1 eventA waterspout touched down in the Caloosahatchee River, north of the Cape Coral Bridge. The waterspout moved onshore as a short-lived tornado that caused minor to moderate roof and tile damage to seven homes in Ft. Myers. Two of the homes suffered lanai screen damage.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8, 19961 eventThe same thunderstorm complex that affected lower Montgomery County, also dropped heavy rain across northeastern Philadelphia. But, precipitation amounts were not nearly as heavy. Nevertheless, 2.83 inches of rain fell at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 8, 19961 eventThe same thunderstorm complex that affected lower Montgomery County, also dropped heavy rain across southern Bucks County. But, precipitation amounts were not nearly as heavy and averaged around 2 inches within a three hour period.
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 8, 1996$40,000 · 1 event
• Flash Flood in Maryland, September 8, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventDownpours associated with slow-moving thunderstorms dumped an estimated 6 inches of rain in less than 4 hours, causing substantial flash flooding along interstate 95 in southeastern Baltimore and Harford Counties.
• Flash Flood in Virginia, September 8, 1996$40,000 · 1 eventAnother slow-moving thunderstorm caused substantial local flooding in Stafford Co. Federal highway 1 was flooded at Boswell's Corner. Automobiles were reported floating, and evacuations were required in the Potomac Hills section of the county.
• Tornado in Pennsylvania, September 8, 1996F0 · 1 eventA tornado (F0 on the Fujita Scale) briefly touched down in Chester Springs on the west side of Pennsylvania State Route 113 paralleling Horseshoe Trail Road. The tornado touched down on Upland Farms and caused damage to about 30 acres.
• Flood in Virginia, September 8, 19961 eventLocal police reported Highway 665 was closed due to high water.
• Flood in Virginia, September 8, 19961 death · 1 injured · $5,000 · 1 eventFour inches of rain fell within five hours in eastern Henrico county causing flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas. This heavy rainfall combined with a 5-foot-deep drainage ditch filled with water contributed to the death and injury of two Richmond sisters.
• Flash Flood in Hawaii, September 8 to 9, 1996$1.0 million · 1 eventWarm topped convection associated with an upper trough was anchored over the higher slopes of the South Kohala District. Heavy rainfall occurred in a 3 to 5 mile radius upslope of Highway 190 between Waikoloa Road and Waimea Town.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 9, 19961 eventHeavy thunderstorm rain, on top of soil already saturated by heavy rain on the 7th, caused flooding of streets and low lying areas, especially in Amherst and Elyria.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 9, 19961 eventHeavy thunderstorm rain, on top of soil already saturated by heavy rain on the 7th, caused flooding of streets and low lying areas.
• Flash Flood in Texas, September 9, 1996$10,000 · 1 eventMore than 3 inches in just over an hour fell between Vienna and Hallettsville in slow-moving storms.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 19961 eventFlooding of some roads and low-lying areas near Kennerdell was reported.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 1996$8,000 · 1 eventFlooding of a few basements and some yards was reported in Mosgrove.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 19961 eventRoute 286 near Jacksonville was flooded. Flooding also occurred along Route 119 in Home and Homer City.
• Flash Flood in Pennsylvania, September 9, 1996$5,000 · 1 eventA few basements were flooded in Panic.
• Flash Flood in West Virginia, September 9, 1996$5,000 · 1 eventSeveral roads flooded in western Pendleton Co, a result of torrential thunderstorm rains on previously saturated soil.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 9, 1996$75,000 · 1 eventHeavy thunderstorm rain, on top of soil already saturated by heavy rain on the 7th, caused flooding of streets, low lying areas and several basements, particularly in Amherst and Elyria.
• Flash Flood in Ohio, September 9, 1996$50,000 · 1 eventHeavy thunderstorm rain, on top of soil already saturated by heavy rain on the 7th, caused flooding of streets, and several basements.

Every billion-dollar disasterEvery storm of 1996The 1996 hurricane seasonTornadoes in 1996

NOAA NCEI, U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters (2025), https://doi.org/10.25921/stkw-7w73, and the Storm Events Database for the episodes.