Ohio experienced a series of severe weather this week, as five tornadoes struck different parts of the state. Among them, one tornado wreaked havoc on a post office in Bucyrus, resulting in an injured employee. The tornado, classified as an EF-1 with maximum winds of 110 mph, traveled a distance of 3.5 miles.

During the incident, a postal worker in Bucyrus had a close encounter with the destructive force of the tornado. While inspecting a rattling window, it suddenly shattered, sending shards of glass flying towards the employee. Unfortunately, debris entered their eye, causing injury.

Startled by the rapidly deteriorating situation, the postal worker urgently alerted their colleagues to take cover as the storm intensified, causing power disruptions. A video captured the worker exclaiming, "I got glass in my eye. The window just swung open." After the tornado passed, the worker surveyed the aftermath and concluded that the post office had been struck by a tornado.

The tornado that hit Bucyrus was part of a larger weather event that affected multiple counties in Ohio. The National Weather Service in Cleveland rated it as an EF-1 tornado, underscoring its strength and potential for damage. Other areas affected by tornadoes included Delaware and Portage counties, with significant destruction reported in Windham, located approximately two hours away from Bucyrus.

Local authorities, including the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency, have urged residents to avoid the damaged area. Cleanup efforts have been underway since Thursday, with crews focusing on removing downed power lines and clearing roads. According to PowerOutage.us, over 20% of the county was left without electricity in the wake of the tornado.

These recent tornadoes have contributed to Ohio's record-breaking tornado count this year, with a total of 43 reports. The state has seen a significant increase in tornado activity compared to previous years, posing a constant threat to the safety and well-being of its residents.

As Ohio picks up the pieces from the widespread storm damage, communities are urged to stay vigilant and heed weather warnings to ensure their safety in the face of such natural disasters.