- Southport reflects on Hurricane Isaias five years later
- Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods
- Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods
- “Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing
- Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck
Tornado in Rocky Mount traveled 12.5 miles
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WTVD) — An EF-1 tornado touched down northwest of Rocky Mount on Friday, April 19, according to the National Weather Service.
A survey team said wind from the tornado reached 100 miles per hour. The twister was approximately 350 yards wide, stayed on the ground for 11 minutes, and traveled 12.5 miles.
A survey team has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down just northwest of Rocky Mount, #NCwx during the Friday, April 19th Severe Weather Event. Length: 12.5 miles, Max Winds: 95 – 100mph, Max Width: 350 Yards, Duration: 11 Minutes. Full info: https://t.co/sOTFQ4quQQ pic.twitter.com/aKR7l6yrag
— NWS Raleigh (@NWSRaleigh) April 22, 2019
The good news is this tornado did not cause any injuries or deaths.
The Rocky Mount tornado was one of a few that touched down in central North Carolina on April 19. While the storms caused some significant damage, they did not kill anyone.
Copyright © 2019 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.