Weather latest: Storms ‘demolished’ buildings in Enon, chief says

Storms ripped through the Miami Valley area Wednesday evening, bringing damage across the region.

Early reports indicate one of the hardest hit areas may be Enon. Mad River/Enon Fire Chief Tracy Young said that emergency units were dispatched throughout the area Wednesday night.

“We are dealing with several trees and power lines down. A couple of structures that’s been damaged and some that have been demolished,” he said.

MORE: Montgomery County Fairgrounds grandstand damaged in storm

The Montgomery County Fairgrounds historic grandstand sustained damage in Wednesday night’s storm. Viewed from South Main Street, it appears a large chunk of the grandstand’s south facade ripped from the building. Fair officials will assess the damage Thursday morning.

The Cincinnati Reds delayed their game against the Philadelphia Phillies, but resumed the game around 8 p.m.

Temperatures should fall overnight through the 40s. Showers are expected for the first part of Thursday, but as the cold air filters in, that rain will likely change to snow during the evening. A little snow is expected early Friday, though conditions should dry into the afternoon.

Here’s a recap of some of the damage reports received by the Dayton Daily News:

7:45 p.m.: Trees reported down in Montgomery County, on King Avenue and South Wright at Huffman avenues in Dayton. No injuries reported.

7:31 p.m.: Report of a tree down in Clark County, on wires that triggered a fire, 2700 block of Woodthrush Road, Springfield.

7:18 p.m.: Heavy wind damage in Clark County, in the 7500 block of Dayton Springfield Road, Enon.

7:03 p.m.: Tree reported down in Montgomery County, on Embury Park Road and Ridge Avenue in Dayton. No injuries reported.

6:50 p.m.: Strong winds believed to uproot a large pine tree, on Virginia Street in Dayton.

6:30 p.m.: Report of lightning strike in Montgomery County, in the 8900 block of Forney Road, New Lebanon.

6:11 p.m.: Tree reported down in Montgomery County, 8200 block of Puddenbag Road, German Twp.

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