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Officials report Dec. 26 EF‑1 tornado damage in Linton; state reimbursement noted

Greene County Commission · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Emergency-management staff told commissioners a Dec. 26 storm in Linton was classified as an EF‑1 tornado with ~100 mph winds; 53 structures were damaged, 11 people displaced and the county received $18,457 in state reimbursement for mitigation planning.

An emergency-management official identified as Terry briefed Greene County commissioners on Jan. 6 about a Dec. 26 severe storm that the National Weather Service later classified as an EF‑1 tornado.

Terry said the NWS estimated wind speeds of approximately 100 miles per hour, a ground track of about 1.12 miles and a width near 75 yards. Following state assessment, 53 structures were reported…

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