Scattered power outages also occurred across eastern New York, when strong winds downed water-laden tree branches onto wires.

New England
In Connecticut, Bertha produced rainfall totals of , with a maximum amount of  in Vernon. Street inundation and minor river flooding occurred along the Park River in the Hartford area. The river reached flood stage of  on July 13 and crested at  a few hours later. Several roads and streams were flooded in Litchfield County. Scattered power outages also occurred due to strong winds downing water-laden tree branches onto wires. Flooding was reported flooding was reported in the city of Ridgefield in Fairfield County, as well as areas along the Mill River in New Haven County.

While passing through Rhode Island, a wind gust as strong as  wasin Amherst, Antigonish, Bedford, Halifax, Wolfville, Truro, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. During the late hours of July 14 and early on July 15, the remnants of Bertha moved across Newfoundland. Up to  of rain fell near St. John's. Due to wet conditions and strong winds, officials of the annual Corner Brook Triathlon cancelled the bicycling portion of the event.

See also

Other storms of the same name
Hurricane Bonnie (1998)
 Hurricane Fran
 Hurricane Irene
 List of North Carolina hurricanes (1980–1999)
 List of New Jersey hurricanes

References

External links

 NHC Hurricane Bertha Preliminary Report
 NWS Service Assessment
 NOAA North Carolina hurricanes: Bertha

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