GREENSBORO, N.C. – The City of Greensboro and Guilford County have released preliminary storm damage numbers from the Sunday, April 15 tornado that touched down in east Greensboro.

“These numbers represent all the damage suffered in Guilford County, but approximately 95 percent of the damages are within Greensboro city limits,” said Don Campbell, emergency management division director for Guilford County Emergency Services. “We will continue to update these numbers through the next several days as access to damaged structures increases.”

A total of 1,007 structures, from single-family homes to businesses, suffered varying degrees of damage:

·         Destroyed – 37

·         Major damage – 162

·         Minor damage – 312

·         Affected – 484

·         Other – 12

“Of the structures hit, 199 are either completely destroyed or suffered major damage,” said Campbell. “Minor damage means there is actual structural damage itself, while those classified as affected are more cosmetic damages, such as missing shingles or siding. Anything classified as other indicates crews were unable to accurately assess the damage. Power lines may have prevented access or downed trees.”