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Tornadoes Rip Through Tri-State, Wrecking Homes
22 Jun
Summary
- Several possible tornadoes touched down Sunday evening.
- Homes were completely obliterated in Gibson County.
- Power lines and trees were downed in Warrick County.
Severe storms swept across the Tri-State area on Sunday evening, bringing with them the potential for multiple tornadoes. The National Weather Service received reports of several tornadoes touching down. In Gibson County, Indiana, a storm near Owensville caused significant destruction, with Sheriff Bruce Vanoven confirming that some homes were "completely obliterated." This tornado was under a warning issued by the weather service at 7:09 p.m.
Additional tornado warnings were issued for counties across Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana. Warrick County officials reported downed trees and power lines in Lynnville, with one tree falling onto a home west of Lynnville. The region had been identified as having a "slight risk" for severe weather earlier in the evening. Further storms were anticipated over the subsequent hours.
