Tornado Coverage

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13 years ago today: Deadly tornado outbreak devastates North Carolina

Thirteen years ago on April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina for the greatest one-day total on record for our state.

13 years ago today: 30 tornadoes ripped through NC, killing four children & 20 others

Thirteen years ago, on April 16, 2011, 30 tornadoes touched down in North Carolina for the greatest one-day total on record for the state.

WRAL Severe Weather Center

On this day: Small NC town nearly leveled by devastating F4 tornado

In just six hours on March 28, 1984, a total of 22 twisters tore through North and South Carolina, killing 57 people, injuring more than 1,200 and causing $578 million in damage.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Samaritan's Purse aiding tornado victims in Ohio

After severe storms and tornadoes ripped through Ohio over the weekend, North Carolina-based charity Samaritan's Purse sent relief workers to the state to aid with clean-up

How to talk to kids about tornado safety

Talking to kids about tornadoes can be stressful, but helping them prepare for a life-threatening situation can pay off down the road.

WRAL Staff

Devastating storms & tornadoes kill 3 in Midwest

A powerful storm system that tore through at least nine states spawned devastating tornadoes that killed at least three people.

Statewide tornado drill held on Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Emergency management officials say it's important that each family has a plan and that they practice it during tornadoes.

Unforgiving nature: Countdown to the 20 worst natural disasters in the Triangle

The Triangle's tumultuous past: A countdown of 20 worst natural disasters that shaped Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, from hurricanes to tornadoes and more.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Red Cross, volunteers helping clean up tornado damage in Garner

An EF-1 tornado touched down on Sunday in Garner, damaging over 20 homes. The American Red Cross came to Timber Drive to assist residents with the cleanup.

Volunteer groups helping Garner residents clean up tornado damage

The American Red Cross is going door-to-door Tuesday, asking residents if they need assistance. They are offering cleanup kits and counseling to those who need it.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Garner residents cleaning up after tornado damages more than 20 homes

Two days after an EF-1 tornado swept through Garner, people are still cleaning up. More than 20 homes are damaged -- some so badly damaged they're no longer livable.

Cleanup continues Monday after EF-1 tornado touches down in Garner

Cleanup will continue Monday morning after an EF-1 tornado hit Garner, leaving behind a path of destruction -- especially near Garner Magnet High School, where there is a lot of debris and damage.

Garner residents continue cleanup effort after EF-1 tornado damages more than 20 homes

Residents in a Garner neighborhood are recovering after an EF-1 tornado hit their street on Sunday causing extensive damage.

WRAL staff

NC couple rebuilding life after surviving EF3 tornado

A Navy veteran and his wife lost their Nash County home in an EF3 tornado in July. They are thankful this Thanksgiving season because they have a new home thanks to the Twin County Tornado Fund.

Nash County wife who survived tornado hiding in bathtub dies after long illness

Deborah Moore, the wife of Navy veteran Michael Poythress, passed away on Friday night after battling a decline in health.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Tornado relief fund raises more than $530K for victims

It's been nearly 11 weeks since an EF3 tornado damaged more than 100 homes and businesses in the Rocky Mount area.

Recovery fund raises more than $500,000 for victims of Rocky Mount area tornado

It's been nearly 11 weeks since an EF3 tornado damaged more than 100 homes and businesses in the Rocky Mount area.

Keenan Willard, WRAL reporter

Pfizer resumes 'majority' of operations after NC tornado in Rocky Mount

Pfizer announced Monday most operations have resumed at its Rocky Mount plant more than two months after a tornado damaged a main building at the site.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Pregnant woman survives being tossed inside car during tornado in SC

Malaijha Smoke was driving home Wednesday when her car flipped due to severe weather from Tropical Storm Idalia.

Tornado caught on camera on Highway 211 near St. James

A tornado was caught on camera as a driver went down Highway 211 near St. James.

High winds, possible tornado causes car to flip in Goose Creek, South Carolina

High winds and a possible tornado caused a car to flip on Wednesday in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Video courtesy of @momof2manygreens.

Breaking down the levels of severe weather threats

Meteorologist Kat Campbell breaks down the levels on the severe weather scale and what it looks like for our viewing area.

Kat Campbell, WRAL meteorologists

Nash County town braces for more potentially severe weather weeks after EF-3 tornado

Monday night's risk of severe storms comes as people in the Nash County area are still rebuilding after last month's EF-3 tornado.

Communities rebuilding after Rocky Mount area tornado brace for new severe weather threat

Monday night's risk of severe storms comes as people in the Rocky Mount area are still rebuilding after last month's EF-3 tornado.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter