Dozens of Olney families have been displaced due to damage to their homes from storms that came through the area Tuesday evening between 5-7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, numerous homes and vehicles in the area were damaged by fallen trees and powerlines, and many residents are still currently without power. In a video posted to Twitter, Piringer says that damage was likely caused by a tornado based on the twisted wood/trees and the significance of the damage.
No serious injuries have been reported at this time. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Aftermath from the storm below:
Storm damage, Olney,MD At Morningwood and Queen Elizabeth Dr pic.twitter.com/NLmhWoRrAj
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 12, 2022
7/12 Storm Damage Olney, MD Overwood Drive near Bettswood Drive, Olney pic.twitter.com/nrSXcjF7P2
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 12, 2022
Dozens of Olney, MD families likely to be displaced due to storm damage to their homes, numerous homes damaged by trees falling on houses, no reports of any serious injuries, power outage in Olney area @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/e0qf4CCpuz pic.twitter.com/mTW5qMiQOD
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 12, 2022
7/12 Storm Damage Olney, MD Overwood Drive near Bettswood Drive, Olney pic.twitter.com/nrSXcjF7P2
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 12, 2022
on houses, no reports of any serious injuries, power outage in Olney area