Significant damage reported after likely tornado in Northern Arizona
Officials are assessing damage and restoring power after the storm injured at least one person and knocked out service to most of the area.
- On Wednesday night, a possible tornado struck Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, downing power poles and trees while causing significant damage in the community of about 3,000 residents.
- Unusual El Niño conditions sent tropical systems from the Pacific, creating rare tornado conditions; National Weather Service meteorologists suspect at least three tornadoes touched down across central Arizona.
- Residents reported sudden, intense wind and flying debris lasting less than a minute; Pastor Eric Woods described the storm as sounding "like a freight train" while it damaged the church roof and vehicles.
- One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a medical center; the American Red Cross opened three shelters across the state to assist displaced families.
- Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman requested that Governor Katie Hobbs declare a state of emergency, as officials continue to assess damage and coordinate resources for affected residents.
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In Heber-Overgaard, where some 3,000 people live, authorities reported significant damage and power cuts.
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