Tornado causes extensive damage to Oakland City community

Officials assess tornado damage in Gibson County

Access roads into Oakland City are closed to all non-residents as first responders and utility crews continue to clean up and assess the damage.

See storm damage in Oakland City after possible tornado

A potential tornado left heavy damage and snarled trees in Oakland City Friday night and early Saturday.

Tornado causes extensive damage to Oakland City community

OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WEHT) — Emergency crews are assessing storm damages after an early morning tornado touched down in Oakland City. Officials are also preparing for more severe weather. Mayor James Deffendall says the first call they received was around 3 a.m. about six people trapped in a trailer during the tornado. We're told most of the city is without power and that lots of trees and power lines are down. Deffendall also says at least one g…

Video of possible tornado heading toward Oakland City

A video sent to us from a 14 News Viewer shows what Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons says is a tornado heading toward Oakland City.

Severe Weather Damage Reported in Gibson Co.; Oakland City Closed to All Non-Local Traffic

Severe storms passed through southwest Indiana overnight causing widespread damage. Numerous trees and power poles were toppled and homes damaged by strong winds, possibly caused by a tornado or straight-line winds. Extensive damage is reported in Oakland City in Gibson County. Damage was also reported in the Francisco area. The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office advises Oakland City is closed to all non-local traffic until further notice. Local/eme…

BREAKING NEWS Possible Tornado Damage in Gibson County | City-County Observer

The early morning storms that hit the area caused significant damage in Oakland City and Francisco and officials believe it was from a tornado. Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vanoven said that they have set up a perimeter around Oakland City, and they are only allowing emergency vehicles and locals through. Officials urge people to avoid the storm-damaged areas. This is a developing story.