Swarm of Tornadoes Pulverizes Buildings Across Ohio, Indiana; 1 Dead

Residents in the West Brook neighborhood cut tree limbs and pick up scattered debris the morning after a suspected ef-4 tornado touched down early in Trotwood, Ohio, on the morning of May 28, 2019. Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images

A barrage of storms and tornadoes tore across Ohio and Indiana early on May 28, killing at least one person and injuring scores of others, as homes were left smashed and power outages affected thousands.

Forecasters said the storms were among 53 tornadoes that may have touched down during May 27 across eight states, stretching eastward from Idaho and Colorado. Media reports said that at least one tornado hit Dayton, Ohio, and at least two others touched down near the city, including one near the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.