Storm topples steeple as church members take shelter in basement

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CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Thirty-five church members took shelter in the basement of a Caldwell County church Sunday night after reports of a tornado touch down.

[IMAGES: Storm topples church steeple]

The storm toppled the 20-foot tall steeple at Refuge Missionary Baptist Church on Mount Herman Road in Hudson.

There were no reported injuries.

[TRACKING: Extensive damage reported in Caldwell County]

The National Weather Service has not confirmed there was a tornado.

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