An EF-2 tornado with winds reaching 135 mph struck Runaway Bay on April 25, 2026, causing widespread damage, displacing families, and prompting a unified emergency response as recovery efforts continue.

The Runaway Bay City Council will hold its next Regular Session on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Norma Coble Civic Center. ⚠️ Please note: This meeting date differs from the typical third Tuesday schedule due to early voting. Meeting Details Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Norma Coble Civic Center, 51 Runaway Bay Dr. Agenda Highlights Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes Review of accounts payable and March financial report Par

Spring is here, and the Greater Runaway Bay Alliance has a full lineup of ways to get involved—from community clean-ups to a hometown celebration honoring our first responders.