The National Weather Service says a tornado did touch down yesterday afternoon outside of Trenton.

Jim Merrell, a meteorologist with the weather service in Newport tells WITN News that an EF-0 tornado struck a hog farm on Highway 41. An EF-0 is the weakest type of tornado, with winds between 65 and 85 miles per hour.

The weather service says they are still waiting on data to determine whether it was a tornado or a downburst that caused damage around the courthouse.

The cemetery in downtown Trenton is covered with downed trees. Several limbs are scattered throughout the graveyard covering up some headstones.

Many trees were downed along with minor damage to homes in the area. One homeowner saw a tree thrown onto his back porch and mangle a pair of cars. No injuries have been reported at this time.

Original Story:
There are multiple reports of damage tonight in Jones County after law enforcement officers say a tornado touched down, west of Trenton.

Trees and power lines are down on Highways 58 and 41, and a tree down on at least one home on Highway 41. The weather service says there are also reports of power lines down in Trenton.

The cold front pushing through is bringing this severe weather to Eastern Carolina.

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