Global Courant
STORY: Footage shared on social media captured the terrifying sight of a tornado sweeping through the Johnson County town of Greenwood, flinging debris into the air.
Johnson County Sheriff Duane E. Burgess confirmed extensive damage to neighborhoods and homes. Burgess appealed to the public to avoid the affected area while several road closures were already in place.
There was no full assessment of damage and casualties in Johnson County, but officials confirmed one person in Martin County was killed as a result of the storm, as the National Weather Service continued its tornado watch in the state through Sunday evening.