NC Tornado: 3 dead, 10 injured, dozens of homes destroyed in severe weather in Brunswick County, North Carolina

BOLIVIA, NC (WTVD) – A tornado killed three people and injured at least 10 others in Brunswick County, according to the local sheriff.

“It’s something I’ve never seen before. Much destruction. It will be a long recovery process,” said Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram.

It happened around midnight Monday through Tuesday.

The National Weather Service reports that several homes have been damaged by the suspected tornado. Brunswick County Emergency Management reported that many people were trapped in their damaged homes.

RAW: Daylight reveals the extent of damage in Brunswick County

The worst damage happened at the Ocean Ridge Plantation Community. All injuries and fatalities took place in that area.

Rescue operations were underway in the early hours of the morning and several missing persons reports had been filed. However, researchers now say that all those who were missing have now been found.

Crews began investigating the damage when the sun rose Tuesday morning.

Local authorities plan to notify the public of recovery efforts around noon.