Workers clear a tree that fell on a power line on state Route 730 near Old State Road in the area of Cowan Lake State Park following Tuesday morning’s storm.
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Residents in Cuba work together to clear a large tree that fell overnight, blocking Route 350. The community’s swift response ensured the road was reopened by morning.
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A large tree in front of a residence on Dudley Road in Blanchester had limbs snapped in several places following Tuesday morning’s storm.
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A car is partially hidden under a tree limb on state Route 730 near Irvin Road in Blanchester following Tuesday morning’s storm.
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CLINTON COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed that a tornado developed out of severe storms early Tuesday morning in southeastern Warren County into southwestern Clinton County.
Damage was observed from areas east of Morrow and continuing to locations northeast of Blanchester.
Early Tuesday morning, a severe storm system swept through Clinton County, bringing potentially multiple small couplets (tornadoes), damaging winds, and heavy rainfall, according to the Clinton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
The most significant damage was reported in a corridor south of Midland, north of Blanchester, and south of Martinsville, with multiple reports of destruction along Jonesboro Road.
Eight homes were reported or identified as impacted, according to the EMA. “There were no major or destroyed homes identified,” according to a statement.
As of Tuesday afternoon, all roads were reopened as some crews continued to work on removing remaining debris from fallen trees.
The Clinton County EMA urges residents to report any damage to their homes as soon as possible. For impacts to roadways, please report via 911 to dispatch the appropriate crews. To report house damage, visit https://www.cc-ema.org/da.
On Tuesday morning, Thomas Breckel, director of Clinton County EMA, said, “Minor damage has been reported in Clinton County, and affected roads are reopening. While some power outages are still being addressed, we are relieved to report no injuries or loss of life from the storm.”
Residents of Clinton County can sign up for alerts at https://www.cc-ema.org/alerts. For assistance or to sign-up for or to adjust alert settings, contact EMA at (937) 382-6673.
