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This machine shed on Burville Road was flattened by an EF1 tornado Thursday evening.
WILMINGTON - The tornado that hit Mercer County on Thursday measured EF1 with top wind speeds of 100 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
The tornado first touched down near New Corydon in Indiana at 6:40 p.m.
It moved east toward the state line and entered Mercer County at 6:45 p.m. along Skeels Road. A few properties south of the intersection of Skeels Road and State Route 49 suffered damage, according to a NWS report.
The tornado continued east along Carmel Church Road, causing damage to trees and outbuildings.
The report said the tornado came to the intersection of Carmel Church and Erastus Durbin roads, dipped southeast and caused damage to several homes along Mud Pike Road dissipating around 6:55 p.m.
The NWS said the tornado cut a swath 8.6 miles long with a maximum width of 450 yards.
