Impact
| Region | Fatalities | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0 | None |
| South Carolina | 0 (2) | $48.5 million |
| North Carolina | 13 (1) | $2.4 billion |
| Virginia | 5 | $350 million |
| Maryland | 0 | $100 million |
| District of Columbia | 0 | $20 million |
| West Virginia | 2 | $40 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 (2) | $80 million |
| Ohio | 0 | $40 million |
| Total | 22 (5) | ~$3.2 billion |
Throughout the eastern United States, Fran produced strong winds and heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flash flooding and wind damage. The most severe damage took place in North Carolina where 14 people died, one of which was from a heart attack, and the storm left $2.4 billion in losses. Throughout other states, 13 other people lost their lives and an additional $800 million in damage was caused. Overall, Hurricane Fran was directly responsible for 22 fatalities and indirectly for five others as well as $3.2 billion in damage. At the time, Fran was one of the ten costliest hurricanes to strike the United States; however, several other storms have since surpassed it.
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