The City of Smithville and the surrounding area was hit with what is presumed to be a tornado, downing powerlines, uprooting trees, and even destroying a few area homes. Large hail was also reported all across the county.

Tornado warnings began at around 4:26 pm on Monday afternoon, and soon after reports began coming in of downed trees and structure damage along Allens Ferry Road next to the Smithville Golf Course. Several trees blocked the roadway, snarling traffic. A portion of a large storage building near the intersection of Holmes Creek Road was also leveled.

A home at 550 North Congress Boulevard also sustained substantial damage, while a brick home across the street also saw some damage and a large number of trees down on the property. Three people were reportedly inside the 550 home, but no injuries were reported.

An elderly woman was also injured when her vehicle struck a downed tree across Highway 70 East near Sligo Bridge.

All rescue and law enforcement departments, including Smithville Fire, DeKalb Fire, DeKalb Rescue, Smithville Police, and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department were called in to respond to various calls across the area.