EF3 Tornado Causes Destruction in Randolph County

TLDRA powerful EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 MPH caused significant damage in Randolph County, injuring 38 people and destroying 22 homes. The tornado also impacted Selma, damaging almost half of the structures in the town. The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey to determine the tornado's rating based on factors such as building damage. Cleanup efforts are underway, with the focus on removing uprooted trees and debris.

Key insights

🌪️A powerful EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 MPH caused destruction in Randolph County.

🌧️38 people were injured and 12 were hospitalized due to the tornado.

🏘️22 homes were destroyed in Randolph County, and 110 more were damaged.

💨The tornado also caused significant damage in Selma, damaging almost half of the structures in the town.

🌲Cleanup efforts are focused on removing uprooted trees and debris.

Q&A

How strong was the tornado?

The tornado was rated as an EF3, with winds up to 165 MPH.

How many people were injured?

38 people were injured, with 12 of them in critical condition.

How many homes were destroyed?

22 homes were destroyed in Randolph County.

What other areas were affected by the tornado?

Selma was also impacted, with almost half of the structures in the town being damaged.

What are the cleanup efforts focused on?

The cleanup efforts are focused on removing uprooted trees and debris.

Timestamped Summary

00:01A powerful EF3 tornado with winds up to 165 MPH caused destruction in Randolph County.

00:18The tornado injured 38 people, with 12 of them in critical condition.

00:22Indiana Task Force one is responding to the area to search for survivors in the rubble.

00:3522 homes were destroyed in Randolph County, and 110 more were damaged.

00:42Selma was also impacted, with almost half of the structures in the town being damaged.

01:00The National Weather Service conducts a storm survey to determine the tornado's rating.

02:01The storm survey takes into account different types of buildings to assess the tornado's strength.

03:08Cleanup efforts are focused on removing uprooted trees and debris.