Indiana EF-1 Tornado Damages Homes in Jefferson and Newburgh Counties

An EF-1 tornado touched down in southern Indiana, confirmed by the National Weather Service, causing significant damage in Jefferson and Scott counties and in Newburgh, Clark County. In Jefferson County, winds of up to 110 mph uprooted century‑old trees and struck the home of Donna Duke, who had taken shelter in her basement. The falling trees damaged the interior, but no injuries were reported. In Newburgh, the brief five‑minute tornado ripped roofs off houses, downed power lines, and left more than 1,500 homes without electricity. Two minor injuries were treated, and local officials reported no fatalities. Emergency crews were deployed to assess structural risks and clear hazardous debris. Meteorologists noted the storm formed from a “pop‑up” thunderstorm, a pattern that researchers say may become more common as temperatures rise, highlighting a broader trend of increasing EF‑1 tornado frequency in the Midwest.