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Published: Nov 17, 2006 12:00 AM

Modified: Nov 17, 2006 06:22 AM

N.C. tornadoes

The 10 most lethal tornado strikes since 1955 in North Carolina:

1. MARCH 28, 1984

Counties: Robeson, Cumberland, Sampson, Wayne, Bertie, Greene, Pitt, Gates, Perquimans

Deaths: 42 Injuries: 623

2. NOV. 16, 2006*

County: Columbus

Deaths: 8 Injuries: 19

3. APRIL 3, 1974

Counties: Graham, Cherokee

Deaths: 6 Injuries: 37

4. MAY 5, 1989

Counties: Lincoln, Union

Deaths: 5 Injuries: 25

5. NOV. 28, 1988

Counties: Wake, Nash

Deaths: 4 Injuries: 127

6. APRIL 8, 1957

County: Sampson

Deaths: 4 Injuries: 32

7. AUG. 13, 2004

County: Pender

Deaths: 3 Injuries: 29

8. JULY 2, 1986

County: Onslow

Deaths: 3 Injuries: 10

9. MAY 15, 1976

County: Robeson

Deaths: 3 Injuries: 4

10. FEB. 22, 1971

County: Cumberland

Deaths: 2 Injuries: 60

*FIGURES AS OF THURSDAY NIGHT

(NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, STAFF REPORTS)