BOURBON — Severe storms ripped through Marshall County Wednesday night, leaving damage in their wake but the town of Bourbon was particularly hard hit.
Around 7:45 p.m., storms, including the reports of a tornado, did major damage to the southwest and east sides of Bourbon, as well as overturning semis on US 30.
Speaking at a Thursday morning press conference at the Bourbon Town Hall, Town Council President Les McFarland said that there were no significant injuries reported due to the storm and that power had been restored to most but not all of the town. McFarland said that crews were still in the process of assessing the extent of the damage done.
Marshall County Emergency Management Director Jack Garner said that Indiana 211 had been activated for the county and that anyone who experienced storm damage around the county this week should report that damage there. Garner said a storm survey would be done by the National Weather Service and should be completed by the end of the day
McFarland warned those cleaning up that if they came across any power lines, they should approach them with caution. He said that even if they appeared to be dead, the use of generators could cause a backflow of electricity, making them dangerous.
Those needing assistance can call the Clerk’s Office at 574-342-4755.
Last night, the Marshall County Commissioners issued a disaster declaration for Marshall County following the severe weather.
