What was the first hurricane to cause a significant danger to the Continental United States since 1976?
Q: What was the first hurricane to cause a significant danger to the Continental United States since 1976?
A: Hurricane Nora was the first hurricane to cause a significant danger to the Continental United States since Kathleen in 1976.
Q: When did Tropical Depression 16-E form?
A: Tropical Depression 16-E formed on September 16.
Q: How many people were killed by Hurricane Nora?
A: Two people were killed by Hurricane Nora, one in Mexicali and one while scuba diving.
Q: How much damage did Hurricane Nora cause in the United States?
A: Total damages from Hurricane Nora in the United States were estimated at "several hundred million dollars", as well as 40 million dollars to lemon trees. Thousands of people lost power and there was flooding reported in several cities.
Q: Where did Hurricane Nora make its second landfall?
A: Hurricane Nora made its second landfall about 60 miles south-southeast of San Fernando, Baja California.
Q: What caused flooding in western Arizona?
A: Rainfall from the storm caused flash floods in western Arizona, with 11.97 inches (304 mm) recorded at Harquahala Mountains being the largest total rainfall amount recorded from this storm.
Q: Was the name 'Nora' retired after this storm?
A:No, despite causing extensive damage, The World Meteorological Organization did not retire the name 'Nora' during its meeting in 1998 so it was used again for 2003 Pacific hurricane season and is on list of names for 2009 season too.
