Weaver saw mini-twister in March 19 storms
"I didn't hear that freight-train sound," she said. "It sounded like a bunch of bombs hitting the house, I think because of the hail."
Norton and other residents of
After re-visiting the county this week,
"It did appear to be a very weak tornado," said
Damage in the area appears to be light. An RV on Cane Creek road still sits on its back, flipped over and partly crushed by the wind. Around
To a passerby, the only evidence of damage at Norton's house is the large pile of trunks and limbs by the curb. In the back, however, is a sight familiar to many
Holmes said the tornado declaration will likely help homeowners in their dealings with insurance companies. It's easier to get coverage for storm damage when there's clear evidence of a tornado, he said.
Damage from the Fink's Lake twister isn't likely to help the county get past the threshold needed for a federal disaster declaration.
Local officials for weeks have dealt with the conundrum of federal limits for disaster assistance. If they document more than
"The damage from this was minimal," said
The weather service earlier this week posted an advisory noting a slight risk of strong storms in
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