Overnight Storms Leave Trail Of DamageJohnston County Report Photo by John PayneJOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — Heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and frequent lightning swept across Johnston County overnight, leaving behind downed trees, scattered power outages and property damage. Johnston County Report Photo by John PayneIn the Flowers community, a large tree crashed onto a detached garage at a residence. Johnston County Report Photo by John PayneJohnston County Building Inspections evaluated the garage and determined it was unsafe due to the damage caused by the fallen tree. Johnston County Report Photo by John PayneThe storms also produced widespread lightning and periods of heavy rainfall that reduced visibility for motorists during the overnight hours. Johnston County Report Photo by John PayneNCDOT crews and emergency personnel also responded to remove fallen trees from roadways and address storm-related hazards.