One tornado came into the town of Newburgh, Ind., off of the Ohio River near Evansville. The tornado touched down in a residential area briefly before picking up again. Roofs were swept away, walls torn down and debris scattered everywhere. Nearly 50 homes sustained damage.
-
- Bio | E-mail | Recent columns
-
Photos: Damage in Midwest Severe Storms
-
At least 9 killed in Midwest severe storms, tornadoes
-
Severe storms race across Ozarks overnight
-
Where to go in the event of severe weather
-
What to do if a tornado hits while you are driving
-
See more stories »
- Natural Disasters
- Tornadoes
- Injuries and Wounds
-
See more topics »
The tornado touched down a second time about two miles closer to downtown Newburgh. Officials said the downtown area sustained the most damage. The business district was off limits as crews worked to clean up the mess Wednesday. Electric crews spent the day restringing wires.
Emergency management officials said the situation is stable.
