Drone video: EF-2 tornado destroys buildings, overturns cars in Frazeysburg, Ohio

Aerial footage captured by the Frazeysburg Police Department shows the extensive destruction caused by the powerful tornado. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said their preliminary findings indicate EF-2 damage with max winds of 130 mph.

FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio – Severe storms early Thursday morning triggered a powerful tornado that damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg.

Aerial footage captured by the Frazeysburg Police Department shows the extensive destruction. There is significant roof damage to multiple buildings over several blocks, at least two toppled RVs and other outbuildings damaged or destroyed. 

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said their preliminary findings indicate EF-2 damage with max winds of 130 mph.

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

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Severe storms early Thursday morning significantly damaged the central Ohio town of Frazeysburg when a tornado swept through the area.  (Frazeysburg, Ohio Police Department)

Frazeysburg police issued a warning early Thursday morning about downed trees and power lines in the area and advised residents to "stay clear" while crews worked.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of any life-threatening injuries at this time.