Monticello Live

The tornado that hit Montrose and the surrounding area, Monday night between 730 & 8 pm has been officially classified as an EF2.

Photos courtesy of ADEM.

Monday afternoon, Ashley County was placed under a tornado watch.

A tornado warning was issued later in the evening, followed by a tornado or straight wins (depending on which sources you trust) struck the city of Montrose and surrounding areas.

Up to 10 homes were destroyed; up to 30 other homes were affected in some way,

Sources report that Monttose does not have electricity or water.

Multiple agencies were on the scene, Monday evening, and Tuesday, including the County Judge, OEM, SDEM, Ashley, County Sheriffs & deputies, and Hamburg, Fire and Rescue.

No deaths occurred, and at this point, only one minor injury has been reported.

Monday evening, around 8 o’clock, on Highway 82 East, just west of Montrose, this box trailer 18 wheeler was blown over while traveling west, during the storm.

Crews are shown, earlier today, setting it back on the roadway.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 

Luke 2:11. 

Sub-freezing temperatures are forecast for tonight.

Please remember to take proper precautions with your pets, pipes, and plants.

Extra bedding will help the critters stay a little bit warmer. Pipe insulation is also suggested……

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