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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
509 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/28/2024 Trinity Tornado Event...

.Trinity...

Rating:                 EF-1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.29 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             04/28/2024
Start Time:             7:35 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 ESE Trinity / Trinity County / TX
Start Lat/Lon:          30.9102 / -95.316

End Date:               04/28/2024
End Time:               7:36 PM CDT
End Location:           4 ESE Trinity / Trinity County / TX
End Lat/Lon:            30.9121 / -95.311

Survey Summary: An NWS survey confirmed that a short-lived EF1
tornado with maximum estimated winds of 100 mph impacted the Rock
Creek Subdivision in Trinity. Based on radar estimates and discussion
with residents of the area, we estimate that the tornado was on the
ground for 1-2 minutes, between approximately 7:35 and 7:36 PM CDT.
The tornado destroyed a home in the subdivision, and two of its
occupants sustained injuries. Widespread tree damage and damage
to vehicles was also observed along an approximate 500 yard long
and 200 yard wide path.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

$$