Versailles, IN—The National Weather Service has confirmed that on Wednesday, April 8, a brief EF-1 tornado touched down on the southwest side of Versailles, damaging homes, businesses, and trees along its path. Ground and aerial photos confirm a debris pattern and placement associated with a tornado. Damage further west between Versailles and Holton was more likely straight-line wind damage.
The NWS also indicates that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down along Farmers Retreat Road in Southeast Ripley County. There was also straight-line wind damage on the north side of this tornado damage path. While the tornado damage ended just west of the Dearborn County line, efforts are still ongoing to confirm whether the damage in Dearborn County was straight-line wind or tornado damage. Damage to barns and outbuildings, as well as roof and siding damage to homes occurred.
