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Series of Storms Do Significant Damage in Effingham Area Wednesday Night (UPDATE)
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Key Points:
- Effingham County experienced two powerful storms Wednesday night, with the first around 8pm containing a confirmed tornado that caused damage in Shumway, Teutopolis, Montrose, and surrounding areas, but no serious injuries were reported.
- Emergency services, including the Effingham Fire Department, responded to numerous incidents such as damaged homes, collapsed structures, downed power lines, and gas leaks, ensuring public safety and assisting affected residents.
- Significant damage occurred at farms near the Routes 32/33 junction, Buhnerkempe Plumbing and Heating north of Teutopolis, Meier Dairy Farm, and other residential and commercial properties, with some individuals sustaining minor injuries.
- The storm also impacted areas northeast of Island Grove and into Jasper County, damaging a hog barn but with no reported injuries in that district.
- Assistance is available for affected residents through Effingham County and City EMA Directors, and Eastern Illinois University closed due to storm damage, with more photos and videos available online.
