REMEMBERING THE MARCH 28, 1984 CAROLINA’S TORNADO OUTBREAK

The date March 28, 1984 is a day that will stick out in the minds of many people who lived in North and South Carolina during the 80’s.  This day marks one of the worst Tornado outbreaks in North and South Carolina’s history.  There were a total of 24 tornadoes […]

Where Does North Carolina Rank With Hurricane Landfalls

North Carolina has seen it’s fair share of hurricanes throughout the past century. As a matter of fact North Carolina has had 46 hurricanes make landfall within the state.  12 of these hurricanes were major hurricanes.  Though hurricane season spans June-November North Carolina has only seen a major hurricane during […]

DOES NORTH CAROLINA HAVE A TORNADO ALLEY (CAROLINA ALLEY?)​

Over the past few years there have been discussions about what states are and aren’t a part of Tornado Alley.  Tornado Alley is made up of states in the midwest and consists of multiple states including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota.  Another area that frequently […]

RODANTHE PIER COLLAPSES INTO THE ATLANTIC

The older wooden piers have long been a staple of the OBX of North Carolina and the same goes for the small town of Rodanthe.  Rodanthe is a small town on Hatteras Island in the heart of the North Carolina Outer Banks.  The pier is a frequent spot for vacationers […]