Indiana, Ohio Tornadoes Hit Kokomo, Van Wert & More [PATH MAPS] – 12 Tornadoes Tear Through, Watch VIDEO of Damage and Latest Updates
A series of tornadoes tore through parts of Indiana and Ohio on Wednesday, ravaging homes, buildings, and businesses throughout both states. A preliminary estimate of twelve tornadoes was established early on Thursday, though official assessments are still ongoing.
Kokomo, a town in Howard County, Ind., fell victim to the largest twister recorded during yesterday's outbreak that was rated by the National Weather Service as an EF3, packing winds of up to 165 miles per hour. A Starbucks in the town was flattened almost instantly by that tornado, though miraculously no injuries there or anywhere else in the hard-hit vicinity were reported.
A tornado just demolished a Starbucks in Kokomo, Indiana. Wild video. pic.twitter.com/M3DiZwuGnV
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) August 24, 2016
Tornado Path Maps
A temporary state of emergency was declared in Howard County, wherein all roads were closed off except to public safety officials and emergency response vehicles.
Fox News reports that in Ohio, a spokesman for the state's Emergency Management Agency confirmed damage from several tornadoes spanning through four counties.
Videos of Destruction
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**Latin Post has not been able to independently verify the veracity of the videos.
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