Massachusetts tornado

Residents gather in front of a house where a car lay smashed against a tree after a tornado swept through Monson, Mass. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

The steeple of The First Church of Monson lay in rubble on the ground after a tornado swept through the downtown area of Monson, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Power lines, lit up by emergency vehicle lights, are downed after a tornado swept through Monson, Mass. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A roof is damaged on a building after a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Severe weather including what Gov. Deval Patrick called at least two tornadoes swept through parts of the state on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and triggering a declaration of a state of emergency.

Damaged houses are seen after a tornado swept through the downtown area of Monson, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

In this photo provided by John Garvey, a tornado moves through Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., one of the state's largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents.

Storm damage is seen in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported.

Storm damage is seen in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported.

Storm damage is seen in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported.

An ambulance drives past damaged buildings after a reported tornado in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck the downtown of one of the state's largest cities on Wednesday afternoon, scattering debris, toppling trees and frightening workers and residents. Several injuries were reported.

Bricks and debris that fell from a building lay on top of cars after a report of a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents.

A police officer checks on people in a house after a reported tornado struck Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents.

Cars navigate around debris and through water after a reported tornado in downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Trees and debris lay in a front yard after a tornado swept through Monson, Mass. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Large trees and debris litter a street after a tornado swept through Monson, Mass. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A police officer allows two residents to cross over caution tape on a devastated street after a tornado swept through Monson, Mass. Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A man talks on his phone near storm damage after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents.

Anthony Ricco sweep up debris after a reported tornado struck downtown Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A child runs for cover as bad weather moved back into the area following a tornado touchdown in the South End of Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

A smashed car sits next to the South End Community Center, which lost most of its roof in a tornado that touched down in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Springfield police officers call into buildings to see if people need help following a tornado touchdown in the south end of Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Houses and trees show damage after severe storms, with possible tornadoes, moved through Brimfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. An apparent tornado struck downtown Springfield, one of Massachusetts' largest cities, scattering debris, toppling trees, and frightening workers and residents.