Taylor County official confirms June 17 tornado in Holway
Taylor County official confirms tornado hit Holway on June 17, causing significant damage
HOLWAY – The Taylor County Department of Emergency Management, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has confirmed that a tornado touched down in our county on June 17, leaving a trail of significant devastation.
An EF1 tornado originated in Clark County, just south of the county line, and moved into Taylor County, according to a news release from Taylor County Emergency Management. The tornado, along with straight-line winds, downed trees and damaged buildings in the Taylor County town of Holway. The tornado had estimated sustained winds of 85-90 mph.
The Taylor County Department of Emergency Management continues to assess the extent of damage in the area and is providing assistance to affected Taylor County residents. Individuals needing assistance should call Daniel Gellert at 715-748-3503.
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Contact Karen Madden at 715-345-2245 or [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @KMadden715, Instagram @kmadden715 or Facebook at www.facebook.com/karen.madden.33.
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