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‘Most definitely it was a tornado': Resident on damage to home in Van Zandt County

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severe weatherApril 4, 2025 5:23 pm

‘Most definitely it was a tornado': Resident on damage to home in Van Zandt County

A porch was tossed on top of a home in Van Zandt County east of Canton as tornadic storms moved through the area on Friday afternoon. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports there were no injuries but the family has been forced from their home because of the damage.

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