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LUBBOCK, Texas — Photos and videos from viewers in Levelland on Wednesday morning showed damage after an overnight storm moved through the South Plains. One video showed heavy damage at the Penny Newman facility.
After a damage survey, the National Weather Service in Lubbock determined the damage in Tahoka was consistent with 90-100 mph straight line winds.
Emergency Management officials said eight people had minor injuries. The fire department said some damage included roofs ripped off of homes, power lines down, storage buildings missing and broken gas meters.
The student center at South Plains College opened for those who need shelter. Volunteers and first responders started cleaning up debris around 10:00 a.m.
Find more information about closures in Levelland here.
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