The Ellis County Press: A Tornado Touched Down A Tornado Touched Down ================================================================================ Charles Hatfield on 09/16/2010 12:25:00 A tornado touched down in Ferris about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Based on a preliminary assessment, damage appeared to be limited to outbuildings, with the exception of one enclosed patio-type room. At this time, only one injury has been reported, a female injured by flying debris after taking shelter beneath a bridge along I-45. She was treated and released.