High winds rip off church roof
Strong storm causes damage around the area
Updated: Monday, 09 Mar 2009, 12:04 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 09 Mar 2009, 12:01 AM EDT
FLORA, Ind. (WLFI) - Hundreds of area residents are cleaning up after powerful winds and heavy rains swept through the area. Around 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, much of the News Channel 18 viewing area was hit by the fast-moving storm system. High winds tookoff the roof at the Valley View Baptist Church in Flora. Church trustee member, Van Kauffman said he was surprised to find downed power lines and debris when he arrived at the church.
"First of all, the police wouldn't let me in because there were power lines down. And as soon as I got here, I went inside and made sure there wasn't a lot of damage inside. It's not too bad yet," Kauffman said.
Kauffman said church services for tonight were canceled because of the damage.
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