A tornado on the ground was confirmed in Jay County, as severe weather moved through the state on Friday afternoon, June 18.
The National Weather Service issued a report that the tornado has been rated an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
The mayor of Portland, John Boggs, told WISH-TV that some trees were knocked down and some homes were damaged, but no injuries were immediately reported.
Preliminary web story on the Portland, IN tornado on 6/18. Additional info will be posted this afternoon once survey is complete. Thank you to those who provided photos/videos and reports! https://t.co/DxZ4pUN9vk pic.twitter.com/ZXC7U3XSYb
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) June 19, 2021