RECOVERY EFFORTS IN PROGRESS AFTER EF2 TORNADO DAMAGES PARTS OF ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS

Tiana Johnson (KBMT) / 12 News Now

The surrounding areas of Interstate 10 and Highway 62 of Orange, Texas suffered from an EF2 tornado on the 27th of October. A disaster declaration was made by Judge John Gothia around 2 p.m. knowing that the southern areas of Highway 62 had severe damage. The tornado brough heavy rain, lightning, and winds of high speed also causing property damages and the debris to be spread throughout the City.

 

One Resident of Orange, Texas claimed that the roof of his warehouse had been ripped off by the wind during the tornado. The metal garage doors also imploded due to the high winds. There was a warehouse manager in the building during the incident, but no one was hurt. This resident also had a garage blow over and damaging the property. No one was home during the incident, but the family will have to relocate.