Koonoomoo badly damaged by mini tornado
The town of Koonoomoo, near Cobram, suffered extensive damage in last night's storms. Barooga was also damaged.
UPDATE, 12.54pm: Barooga was also badly hit by last night’s storm.
Tradesmen were working to clear debris, mainly trees, from businesses, houses and roads this morning.
Many residents experienced damage to their roofs or fences.
The walking track between Barooga and Cobram was closed because of large fallen trees blocking its path.
For full reports and pictures, see Wednesday’s Cobram Courier.
10.48am: The Courier went out to see residents in Koonoomoo this morning and found exenstive damage throughout the town.
There has been significant damage to roofs along the main street and trees have been stripped of leaves, with limbs strewn across the roads.
Wildlife carers are also on scene.
The storm touched down about 7pm last night.
More to come.
The highway through Koonoomoo this morning.
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