An intense storm on August 28 toppled dozens of rail cars, tore the roof from at least one home, and downed multiple trees in Millard County, according to Sheriff Steve O’Camb.
O’Camb described the event as a crazy storm cell that blew through the area.
Officials counted 34 rail cars that had been tipped over. O’Camb noted that the storm caused a series of serious-injury accidents and produced significant hail.
In the Lynndyl and Leamington areas, large trees fell and windows were blown out of vehicles and homes. O’Camb reported that one resident lost their roof, noting it was possibly caused by a tornado.
Downed trees blocked portions of state roads, which affected emergency medical responses. Responders to the scene included medical personnel, firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, and Utah Highway Patrol troopers.
O’Camb stated that officials are currently in the assessment phase of the natural disaster and will provide more details as they become available.
