Tornado Damages Homes, Businesses In Munfordville

Published: Nov. 6, 2005 at 5:42 PM EST|Updated: Nov. 21, 2005 at 8:24 PM EST
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(MUNFORDVILLE, Ky.) -- Homes and businessses in and around Munfordville sustained heavy damage as an early morning storm blew through the area.

National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Schott says a crew is investigating a possible tornado in the area.

Tops of buildings were blown off and ten to 15 homes appeared to be completely destroyed.

The city lost power at about 4:40 a.m. (central time), knocking out the sirens used to warn citizens of a tornado. Officials say no one was killed in the storm.

Governor Ernie Fletcher was scheduled to tour the area today.

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