April 16 Storms

Breaking News } Flash flood watch for Johnston County

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Johnston County, in effect until 6 p.m. Learn more...

Last April's storms added misery for struggling homeowners. Now, the city will take charge and demolish structures so badly damaged they are considered dangerous to the public.

Modified: 04/15/12 04:48:55 AM
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When a tornado upended their lives in April, a home for the holidays seemed an impossible wish for the Miller family. But if this year taught the family anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Theirs comes in a new 2,000-square-foot home finished just in time for Christmas.

Modified: 12/25/11 04:38:58 AM
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The Millers return home | 12.24.11
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Follow the Millers' recovery after Raleigh's tornado

The city has hired a contractor to remove storm debris left in streams by the April 16 tornadoes, the latest step in a cleanup eight months in the making.

Modified: 12/10/11 06:41:36 AM

The City Council has hired a company to clean up storm debris at three city-maintained cemeteries damaged by the April 16 tornadoes.

Modified: 11/17/11 08:35:07 AM

Firefighters have operated out of a cramped trailer since an April tornado caused irreparable damage to one of the town's fire stations.

Modified: 11/06/11 11:50:36 PM

After the Storm:  Bertie County was declared a disaster area three times in the past year, and the tally could have been five. But the drought - ended only by the deluge from a hurricane - wasn't harsh enough, and the damage from the earthquake was minor.

Modified: 10/18/11 11:25:00 AM
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Half of storm dead from Bertie | 04.23.11
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First look: Bertie County tornado destruction | 04.17.11
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Part 1: A family's troubles land on daughter
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Part 2: Recovery still elusive for some in Lee County
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New homes offer protections

Some victims of the April 16 tornadoes are getting new homes that will make them among the safest in the nation from future twisters.

Modified: 10/17/11 11:35:52 PM
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl will bring showers and thunderstorms to the Triangle, with potentially flooding rains in parts of southeastern North Carolina.

Modified: 05/30/12 12:00:18 AM

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