Saturday marks the one year anniversary of deadly Henryville tornado

HENRYVILLE, Ind. -- Saturday was an emotional day for many residents in Henryville. It marks the one year anniversary of the deadly tornado that ripped through the town.

On March 2 last year, a tornado decimated their town. Winds gusting up to 175 miles per hour damaged everything in the tornado's path.

According to the Salvation Army, crews and volunteers helped rebuild 11 homes and rapair damage to 251 others.

Henryville High School also had to be rebuilt.

The community planned several events for Saturday to thank volunteers and mark the 12 months since the tornado. 

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