Tornadoes Sweep Through Va., Penn. Counties

Tornadoes swept through several counties in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland earlier this month, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging dozens of structures and homes, according to The Associated Press. Officials in Hampton, Va., said a tornado that swept through the city caused over $4.3 million in damages, but no serious injuries were reported.

Hampton emergency officials said the areas hardest hit by the storm include the downtown area and the neighborhoods of Merrimac Shores and Park Place. Strong winds knocked down trees and power lines, blew out windows and scattered debris. More than 200 single-family homes were damaged in the storm, which had winds reaching 98 miles per hour.

And in western Pennsylvania, a tornado damaged more than two dozen structures. Officials said the EF-1 tornado touched down on June 1 near Ligonier in Westmoreland County, about 50 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. At least 27 structures, 14 mobile homes and two businesses were damaged. No injuries were reported.

Additionally, in Maryland, also on June 1, at least nine tornadoes touched down in six counties across the state during a powerful storm.