OHIO — At least three people have been injured and damage has been reported across the state following several rounds of severe weather Thursday evening.
Law enforcement in Logan County report extensive damage across the county. One official said a mobile home park in Russells Park was the one of the hardest hit by a possible tornado or damaging winds. Heavy damage was reported in neighboring Lakeview. First responders are having difficulties responding to the impacted areas. An emergency shelter has been opened at the First Church of God in Bellefontaine. More information is expected to be released Friday morning.
Three people suffered non life-threatening injuries as storms moved through Celina in Mercer County. Damage has been reported in several parts of the county, including an area near Skeels Road at the Indiana state border. Officials said they are responding to reports of damage but will have a better idea of the extent at daybreak.
Officials with Richland County Emergency Management said several homes were damaged in the northwestern corner of the county. Damage was reported near the village of Plymouth where officials are asking people to avoid the area near 598 and West Road.
Customers across several counties are reporting power outages. Early Friday morning, more than 36,000 customers were without power statewide.
The National Weather Service said storm survey crews will be out across the state Friday to investigate areas impacted by the severe weather to determine if the damage was caused by a tornado. Meteorologists will examine the damage to determine the strength, path and other details of any tornadoes that touched down.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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