Death toll from US storms rises to 35

The storms that already hit three states in the US Deep South spread to the state of North Carolina on Saturday where 14 people died.

THE DEATH TOLL from a band of severe weather that has hit the southern United States has risen to 35.

The storms have already hit three states in the US Deep South and spread to North Carolina where they hit on Saturday.

Authorities there say that 10 people are confirmed dead after storms spawning tornadoes swept through a small eastern North Carolina county.

Search teams were preparing to go out to the hardest-hit areas as dawn broke on Sunday looking for other victims.

A local police officer told AP that the tornado struck around 7 pm on Saturday and flipped cars, swept homes from their foundations and demolished other houses.

In total, at least 14 people died in North Carolina from Saturday’s tornadoes, bringing the death toll from the band of storms to at least 35 overall.

- AP

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More