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Severe Weather Coverage Last Night

Posted: Sunday, April 15th, 2012 at 6:31 am
Author: KCII News - Bill Gatchel
Hedrick storm damageHedrick storm damage

Severe weather rolled through Washington County and the KCII listening area last night.  KCII went into Severe Weather Action Team coverage from 9:45 to 11:00 with several severe thunderstorm warnings.  The storm brought rains totaling over an inch with the threat of high winds plus thunder and lightning to the area.

There was also the report of a tornado in Hedrick with the entire town sustaining some damage but no injuries were reported with the storms.

Map of Hedrick with damage area circledMap of Hedrick with damage area circled
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Hedrick storm damageHedrick storm damage
Hedrick storm damageHedrick storm damage
Hedrick storm damageHedrick storm damage
Downed power line between Hedrick and MartinsburgDowned power line between Hedrick and Martinsburg
Downed power line between Hedrick and MartinsburgDowned power line between Hedrick and Martinsburg
Downed power line between Hedrick and MartinsburgDowned power line between Hedrick and Martinsburg

When severe weather strikes, tune into KCII for complete severe weather coverage, or listen online at KCII Radio dot com.

KCII will monitor damage reports in Hedrick and will bring you more information when it becomes official.