Adams County, OH – The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Adams County during Tuesday evening’s severe storms, causing widespread damage in several areas.
NWS teams are currently conducting surveys of storm damage across the region, collaborating closely with emergency managers from affected counties. The communities of West Union and Ripley in eastern Ohio were particularly hard hit by the tornado, although no injuries have been reported as of now.
In West Union, where the tornado’s impact was most severe, several roads were blocked off as emergency responders and crews mobilized to restore power and clear debris from the streets. Dramatic footage captured showed significant damage to a bridge in the area, highlighting the destructive force of the storm.
Apart from the tornado, the storms also unleashed flash flooding in multiple areas, including Columbia Tusculum, Oakley, and Mt. Lookout. River Road, a vital artery connecting several neighborhoods, was closed overnight between Bender Road and Anderson Ferry Road, covering a 3.1-mile stretch, due to flooding.
As residents begin to assess the aftermath of the storms and cleanup efforts get underway, authorities urge everyone to remain vigilant and stay tuned to weather updates for any further developments.
