Possible Tornado Hits Small Alabama City’s Downtown

The remains of the damaged historic First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka, Ala., is seen after a possible tornado on Jan. 19, 2019. Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser/AP

WETUMPKA, Ala.—A possible tornado caused significant damage on Jan. 19, to a small Alabama city’s downtown, leveling several buildings.

Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis told the Montgomery Advertiser that one injury was reported, but it wasn’t serious.