As the residents of Kokomo were analyzing the damage, little did they know that four more tornadoes were to occur several hours after this devastating blow. It was a tremendously unnerving time for the community. At 5:40 pm EDT, another tornado moved out of Carroll into northern Howard County. It would track from near Carrollton to Cassville. This tornado remained north of Kokomo. It traveled 17.24 miles and was rated EF1. Several barns sustained partial wall and roof damage. One garage slid off its foundation. There was tree damage along the path.
At 6:58 pm EDT, a brief tornado hit near Indian Heights. This is a neighborhood in southern Kokomo. The twister hit approximately four miles south of the EF3. The Indian Heights tornado was rated EF0 with max winds speeds of 80mph. There was tree and minor home damage.
At 7 pm EDT, another brief tornado caused EF1 damage near Russiaville in SW Howard County. The path was estimated at 1.5 miles and was mainly over open country. Trees and crop damage was seen along the path and at least one garage sustained damage.
The last tornado of the day in this area formed at 7:16 pm EDT south of Kokomo along the Howard/Tipton County line near Chippendale Golf Course. It tracked to the ENE staying south of Indian Heights. It lasted 5 minutes and was rated EF0. The tornado bent a road sign, damaged a billboard and caused tree damage.
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