Bloomington Police Reporting 'Extensive Damage' Following Severe Weather, Asking Residents to Avoid Area

Tornado Causes Widespread Damage In Bloomington, Indiana

A Thursday night tornado has caused extensive damage across the central Indiana town of Bloomington. Here's the latest as residents and officials begin assessing the damage.

Bloomington Police reporting 'extensive damage' following severe weather, asking residents to avoid area

Police are reporting extensive damage on the west side of Bloomington and are asking people to avoid the area following severe weather on Thursday night.According to the post on social media, Bloomington Police said first responders are having difficulties assessing the damage due to people driving around."Downed power lines are very dangerous and we are asking motorists to avoid the west side of Bloomington, most specifically the Highland Villa…

"Stay Home": Bloomington Police issue Urgent Plea following severe west side storm damage

BLOOMINGTON — Authorities are urging residents to avoid the west side of Bloomington immediately as first responders struggle to navigate extensive damage from tonight’s severe storms. Captain Ryan Pedigo of the Bloomington Police Department issued a direct plea to the public, asking motorists to stay home and stop “disaster sightseeing.” Large numbers of people driving around to look at the damage are currently obstructing emergency crews who a…