Powerful storms and two confirmed tornadoes tore through the Greater Cincinnati area Wednesday, leaving behind heavy damage. The storms have caused widespread damage and thousands of power outages. Currently about 19,000 customers are without power. See latest outages here.Duke Energy said more than 1,100 local crews and 350 out of state crews are working to restore power. Estimated times of restoration will be provided as they progress. Three injuries have been reported by officials, so far.One injury from flying debris was reported by Miami Township EMS crews in Clermont County.Steve Pegram, Goshen Township Administrator, two residents were injured by debris, one of the residents had to undergo surgery but is doing well. A firefighter was also injured while handling a chainsaw during the storm’s aftermath. “Three injuries, no fatalities is amazing and we’re very blessed,” Pegram said.The heaviest damage could be seen in Goshen, Ohio where the National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado hit. A state of emergency has been issued for residents in Goshen. Pegram is telling residents to “stay away” saying they have plenty of resources on scene and are working on setting up a shelter for those impacted.Damage could be seen to homes and businesses across the area including the Goshen fire station, an Allstate building and school buildings.State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) said she has been in contact with township officials to discuss next steps and how to help those impacted.Heavy storms could also be seen in other eastern areas, including Fayetteville and Lake Lorelei Ohio where the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down. Damage could also be seen in Fort Mitchell and Villa Hills in Kentucky where storms tore through Wednesday afternoon. A home on Highwater Road in Villa Hills had its roof ripped off during the storms. No injuries were reported. In Green Township, there were reports of a house fire caused by lightning. The fire caused a hole in the roof of the home. Fire Chief Scott Saunders says there were no injuries. In Pleasant Ridge, a large tree fell during the storms, damaging three cars and block the entrance to two homes.Strong storms also tore through Loveland. Debris could be seen blowing around, causing some to take shelter inside a business. See the video belowA tree fell on top of a home off of Branch Hill Guinea Road. The family said the tree landed in their daughter’s bedroom. No one was injured.
Powerful storms and two confirmed tornadoes tore through the Greater Cincinnati area Wednesday, leaving behind heavy damage.
Watch Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speak in Goshen after Wednesday’s storms leave trail of destruction.
The storms have caused widespread damage and thousands of power outages. Currently about 19,000 customers are without power. See latest outages here.
Duke Energy said more than 1,100 local crews and 350 out of state crews are working to restore power. Estimated times of restoration will be provided as they progress.
Three injuries have been reported by officials, so far.
One injury from flying debris was reported by Miami Township EMS crews in Clermont County.
Steve Pegram, Goshen Township Administrator, two residents were injured by debris, one of the residents had to undergo surgery but is doing well. A firefighter was also injured while handling a chainsaw during the storm’s aftermath.
“Three injuries, no fatalities is amazing and we’re very blessed,” Pegram said.
The heaviest damage could be seen in Goshen, Ohio where the National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado hit.
A state of emergency has been issued for residents in Goshen.
Pegram is telling residents to “stay away” saying they have plenty of resources on scene and are working on setting up a shelter for those impacted.
Damage could be seen to homes and businesses across the area including the Goshen fire station, an Allstate building and school buildings.
State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) said she has been in contact with township officials to discuss next steps and how to help those impacted.
Heavy storms could also be seen in other eastern areas, including Fayetteville and Lake Lorelei Ohio where the National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down.
Damage could also be seen in Fort Mitchell and Villa Hills in Kentucky where storms tore through Wednesday afternoon.
A home on Highwater Road in Villa Hills had its roof ripped off during the storms. No injuries were reported.
In Green Township, there were reports of a house fire caused by lightning. The fire caused a hole in the roof of the home. Fire Chief Scott Saunders says there were no injuries.
In Pleasant Ridge, a large tree fell during the storms, damaging three cars and block the entrance to two homes.
Strong storms also tore through Loveland. Debris could be seen blowing around, causing some to take shelter inside a business. See the video below
A tree fell on top of a home off of Branch Hill Guinea Road. The family said the tree landed in their daughter’s bedroom. No one was injured.
