Officials with the National Weather Service said the tornado that struck Amite on Tuesday afternoon was an EF-2.Survey teams returned to the area Wednesday morning to begin assessing the damage. The tornado struck near Highway 16 and Highway 1054 in Tangipahoa Parish.According to the NWS, the team determined that the tornado was an EF-2. It hit the town with winds near 115 mph and traveled for 4.5 miles.VIEW: Images of damage from severe weatherThe storm damaged several homes, uprooted trees and knocked down power lines. A map provided by the NWS shows that most damaged occurred when the tornado was an EF-1, but EF-2 damage was confirmed near Leander Lane and Highway 16.MOBILE APP USERS: Watch Report HereIn one area, the tornado ripped a roof off of a house and pulled up numerous trees. At least 15-20 houses and mobile homes are reporting damage from the storm.No injuries have been reported as a result of the tornado. Residents of the town have been clearing up damage and debris along the roads and neighborhoods.In Washington County, the survey team confirmed there was no presence of a tornado. Only sporadic wind damage was found in that area. u local weather