'We survived': Roanoke Rapids mother shares narrow escape during powerful thunderstorm The Citizen 10 months ago A thunderstorm on Friday knocked down trees and took out power for thousands in Roanoke Rapids. One tree came just inches from killing Chelsea Gizzard and her 10-year-old son. Source: WRAL News Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Roanoke Rapids police chief, captain on unpaid leaveDateMarch 12, 2023In relation toMarshallbergArgument leads to double shooting in Roanoke Rapids neighborhoodDateSeptember 16, 2024In relation toMarshallbergRoanoke Rapids Fire Department battalion chief dies after cancer battleDateOctober 23, 2019In relation toNews