
We will continue to monitor the damage reports and bring you the latest information. If residents observe any weather-related damage, they are urged to report it to the National Weather Service via severe weather reporting methods or by calling 93. Storm damage was also reported in parts of Indiana, causing downed power lines and trees.Īt the peak of the storm, thousands of northern county residents were without power. Of course, I don’t know that,” said Cantrell. 253 people lost their lives in the state of Alabama alone as a result of the storms that day. 62 tornadoes touched down in the state of Alabama that day, cutting a combined damage path of over 1200 miles. Many tornadoes were clustered across numerous South and Southeastern states including Texas. Forecasters were warning of a major tornado outbreak days in advance, and unfortunately, the forecast was accurate. The first severe tornado outbreak of the month occurred during April 13-14, in which 81 tornadoes developed based on preliminary reports.

Jim Cantrell said the winds took the 30-foot porch over the top of the roof and deposited it, along with some shingles, in the back yard. At least 23 people are dead and several are injured after multiple tornadoes touched down in both Alabama and Georgia. A majority of the April tornadoes occurred in three separate events (April 13-14, April 18-19 and April 30). in Darke County, where one resident lost the front porch of his home on Greenville-Nashville Road. Heavy rain and winds were reported in parts of Auglaize, Mercer and Darke counties Thursday, specifically in Washington Twp. “We will be in contact with emergency managers from affected counties to determine which locations will be surveyed,” weather service officials said in a statement. Two twisters touched down an hour apart along nearly the same path in Lee County, Alabama leaving authorities racing to assess damages and search for survivors.

But potential survey areas will include parts of eastern Indiana and west central Ohio. Dozens of tornadoes ripped through southeastern US states this year on March 2.

The survey will started between 10 and 11 a.m., although the exact locations are still being determined, the NWS said.
