PRINCETON, Ind. — A powerful EF1 tornado touched down in Princeton on [date], leaving behind significant damage as it tore through a neighborhood, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and knocking out power lines. The National Weather Service arrived on-site to survey the destruction, confirming that the tornado’s winds reached up to 110 mph.
Residents were caught off guard as the storm rapidly intensified. Rose Berry, a local resident, described the harrowing experience, recalling how the tornado seemed to appear suddenly. “It sounded like a real bad noise, like a train. Like a howling noise, and all of a sudden it was there, and it was gone,” Berry said. “It is devastating because it was right there by my home. I am just thankful. I am just thankful it was not as bad as it could have been.”
The storm carved a wide path of destruction, with several blocks near the intersection of Seminary and Pine streets bearing the brunt of the damage. Homeowners reported roofs torn off, debris scattered through trees, and power lines downed across the area. For many, the violent wind and hail were only the beginning. “It started hailing like crazy, and the wind started blowing a lot. The next thing we know, me and the neighbor saw debris flying through the air and it went right behind my house,” said one eyewitness.
Joe Smith, a resident just a few blocks away, shared his concerns as the storm’s damage struck close to home. “I think some of the debris we saw in the air was part of my father-in-law’s cemetery service business,” Smith explained. The storm ravaged several local businesses, including Smith’s family-owned company.
Despite the scale of the damage, authorities reported no injuries or fatalities. Local emergency teams and volunteers have been working tirelessly to clear debris, restore power, and help families begin the long process of rebuilding. The storm’s swift and intense nature has left the community in shock, but many residents, like Berry, remain thankful the destruction wasn’t worse.
As cleanup continues, residents of Gibson County are banding together, relying on each other for support during this challenging time. The National Weather Service is expected to provide further details on the storm’s path and potential long-term impacts.
