Police Report Tornado Hit I-71

PORT WILLIAMS, Ohio -- The National Weather Service said funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported over about one hour in western Ohio as thunderstorms moved through the area.

Meteorologist Myron Padgett said a tornado confirmed in Clinton County caused minor damage to trees and trailers at around 5:18 p.m. Thursday.

A Weather Service announcement said police reported that the tornado hit Interstate 71. Mike Jones of the county's Emergency Management Agency said it appeared wind also knocked down some power lines.

Padgett said brief tornado touchdowns also were seen in Greene County at about 5:25 p.m. and in Clark County at about 6:13 p.m. Sheriff's offices in the two counties reported no damage.