3 tornadoes strike Indiana counties, causing damage

(WISH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on Monday afternoon hit Jackson County and two tornadoes on Monday night hit Morgan County.

No injuries were reported from the tornadoes.

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The Jackson County tornado hit at 4:44 p.m. Monday northwest of Seymour with winds up to 105 mph, , rating it moderate, or an EF-1 on the enhanced Fujita scale. It traveled 2.16 miles and had a maximum width of 100 yards. It lasted about 3 minutes.

A weather service survey team said the Jackson County tornado touched down just east of County Road 300 East just south of its intersection with County Road 875N. Multiple hardwood trees were snapped about 15 to 20 feet above the ground. Additional tree damage was found along County Road 875 North and County Road 375 East. The tornado moved northeast and substantially damaged barns and at least one home along county roads 900 North and 925 North. Two barns were destroyed with several others sustaining roof damage.

The Jackson County tornado weakened and then lifted near County Road 500East a short distance north of County Road 925 North. The tornado may not have been on the ground continuo...