A forecaster inspected the area along Twin Township Road and other areas where trees were downed.
"They all looked to have fallen in the same direction,” NWS said in a statement, concluding that the damage appears to have been from straight line winds.
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The National Weather Service is investigating damage caused by strong storms Friday night in Preble County.
PHOTOS: Strong winds cause damage in Preble County
A parked rental trailer fell on a car at a Preble County home on Twin Twp. Road, according to a caller into our newsroom.
The same caller reports significant damage in the area and claims the side of a barn was ripped of during the storm.
A spokesperson with the National Weather Service said the agency is investigating other calls it has received from Preble County.
We are working to learn more about the extent of the damage and the number of people affected.
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