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Brookville Remembers 2019 Tornado: No Casualties a Miracle
26 May
Summary
- Seven years ago, 15 tornadoes impacted the Miami Valley region.
- Brookville officials recall the EF-4 tornado's path of destruction.
- Miraculously, no lives were lost despite widespread damage.
Seven years ago, on May 27, 2019, 15 tornadoes ripped through the Miami Valley, leaving communities to rebuild. Brookville Mayor Chuck Letner recounted the devastation caused by an EF-4 tornado, which destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and damaged Brookville High School's roof. Nearly 4,000 properties in Montgomery County were impacted.
Brookville Police Chief Douglas Jermone described the lack of casualties as a "miracle," noting the crucial assistance from surrounding police departments in maintaining safety and a curfew. Fire Chief Ron Fletcher recalled witnessing the funnel cloud during lightning flashes, a memory that fuels his vigilance in tracking weather patterns. Even seven years later, remnants of the storm, like shingles and drywall, can still be found in some neighborhoods.
