Storms named Bertha

Bertha is the 2nd name on the 2026 list of Atlantic hurricane names, and it has been used in 2026: Tropical Storm Bertha formed on July 17. The list comes back in 2032, when Bertha is used only if the season reaches the letter B. Since 1984, eight storms have been named Bertha; the strongest, in 2008, peaked as a Category 3 hurricane.

Times used

1984–2026

Strongest

2008 · Cat 3

952 mb

Most recent

2026

Atlantic

Next scheduled

2032

Atlantic list, name 2 of 21

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20262020201420082002199619901984Tracks: IBTrACS / NHC

Has the name Bertha been retired?

No. Bertha is on the 2026 list of Atlantic names, and it is not among the 100 names NHC lists as retired from the Atlantic (Tropical Cyclone Naming History and Retired Names).

When will Bertha be used again?

Bertha is next scheduled for 2032, when the 2026 list comes back. The six lists rotate, so each one returns every six years.

A name on the list is used only if the season gets that far. Bertha is name 2 of 21, and every Atlantic season from 1980 to 2025 got at least that far.

Every storm named Bertha, newest first

Tropical Storm Bertha (2026)

Dates: July 17, 2026 to July 24, 2026 (7 days)
Peak wind: 60 mph / 95 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 995 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 2026

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in July 2026 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Belle Chasse, United States and last near Port Arthur, United States. The system was tracked for 7 days.

Tropical Storm Bertha (2026): track and history

Tropical Storm Bertha (2020)

Dates: May 27, 2020 to May 28, 2020 (1 day)
Peak wind: 50 mph / 85 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 1005 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 2020

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in May 2020 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1005 mb. It made landfall near Mount Pleasant, United States. The system was tracked for 1 day.

Tropical Storm Bertha (2020): track and history

Hurricane Bertha (2014)

Dates: July 29, 2014 to August 9, 2014 (11 days)
Peak wind: 80 mph / 130 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 996 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 2014

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in July 2014 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made landfall near Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The system was tracked for 11 days.

Hurricane Bertha (2014): track and history

Hurricane Bertha (2008)

Dates: July 3, 2008 to July 21, 2008 (18 days)
Peak wind: 125 mph / 205 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure: 952 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 2008

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in July 2008 and peaked as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 952 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 18 days.

Hurricane Bertha (2008): track and history

Tropical Storm Bertha (2002)

Dates: August 4, 2002 to August 9, 2002 (5 days)
Peak wind: 40 mph / 65 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 1007 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 2002

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in August 2002 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1007 mb. It made landfall near Belle Chasse, United States. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Tropical Storm Bertha (2002): track and history

Hurricane Bertha (1996)

Dates: July 5, 1996 to July 17, 1996 (12 days)
Peak wind: 115 mph / 185 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure: 960 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 1996

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in July 1996 and peaked as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made landfall near Murraysville, United States. The system was tracked for 12 days.

Hurricane Bertha (1996): track and history

Hurricane Bertha (1990)

Dates: July 24, 1990 to August 2, 1990 (9 days)
Peak wind: 80 mph / 130 km/h · Category 1
Lowest pressure: 973 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 1990

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in July 1990 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 973 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.

Hurricane Bertha (1990): track and history

Tropical Storm Bertha (1984)

Dates: August 30, 1984 to September 4, 1984 (5 days)
Peak wind: 40 mph / 65 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure: 1007 mb
Ocean: Atlantic
Order in season: 2nd name of 1984

Bertha formed in the Atlantic in August 1984 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1007 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.

Tropical Storm Bertha (1984): track and history

Where storms named Bertha made landfall

Storm	Landfall near	Date (UTC)	Wind
Bertha 2026	Belle Chasse, United States	2026-07-22 21:00	45 mph / 75 km/h
Bertha 2026	Port Arthur, United States	2026-07-23 18:00	40 mph / 65 km/h
Bertha 2020	Mount Pleasant, United States	2020-05-27 13:30	50 mph / 85 km/h
Bertha 2014	Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands	2014-08-03 14:00	45 mph / 75 km/h
Bertha 2002	Belle Chasse, United States	2002-08-05 02:00	40 mph / 65 km/h
Bertha 1996	Murraysville, United States	1996-07-12 20:00	105 mph / 165 km/h

Why was the storm named Bertha?

Names go in alphabetical order, one per storm, as each storm reaches tropical-storm strength (39 mph, 34 knots), so a storm’s place in its season decides its name.

In each of 2026, 2020, 2014, 2008, 2002, 1996, 1990 and 1984, Bertha was the 2nd name used in the Atlantic season.

Questions about the name Bertha

When was the last time a storm was named Bertha?

The most recent was Tropical Storm Bertha in 2026, in the Atlantic. It formed on July 17, peaked at 60 mph (95 km/h) and lasted 7 days. It made landfall near Belle Chasse, United States. It was the 2nd name used in that Atlantic season. Before that, the name was used in 2020, 2014, 2008, 2002, 1996, 1990 and 1984.

What was the strongest storm named Bertha?

Hurricane Bertha in 2008 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 952 mb. It formed in the Atlantic in July. The weakest of the eight, in 2002, peaked at 40 mph (65 km/h).