Jay County sheriff: Residents should stay off streets or risk being ticketed
JAY COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – Jay County Sheriff Dwane Ford is warning residents to stay off the streets or risk being ticketed, after a possible tornado caused considered damage near Portland and Dunkirk.
Ford said the amount of damage and flooding is causing problems throughout the county.
Dozens of homes, barns, and other buildings have been badly damaged after storms Sunday afternoon pounded the area with high winds, torrential rain, lightning, and a possible tornado.
The National Weather Service is expected to survey damaged areas Monday to confirm any tornadoes.
A natural gas substation near Portland suffered damage from the storm. Crews have been evaluating the situation but it’s not clear how much damage was caused.
Jay County Schools announced Sunday evening that classes were canceled for Monday.
Tornado and storm damage is most significant in an area from County Road 150 North and State Road 1 in a northeast direction toward County Road 700 East and County Road 400 North.
No injuries have been reported.
A pig farm also suffered significant damage, but it’s not clear if any animals were hurt.
Power outages range in the thousands and crews are assessing the damage and working to restore electricity. It’s not clear when the power might be back on.