Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
Issued by NWS Wilmington, OH
268 NOUS41 KILN 181938 PNSILN OHZ053-190745- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 338 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 04/17/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...EF0 Tornado Confirmed Near Urbana in Champaign County Ohio... Start Location.......... ...3 N Mutual in Champaign County OH End Location................3 SW Woodstock in Champaign County OH Date...........................4/17/2024 Estimated Start Time...........4:21 PM EDT Estimated End Time.............4:25 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...75 mph Maximum Path Width.............150 yards Path Length....................3.0 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.1277 / -83.6335 Ending Lat/Lon.................40.1452 / -83.5827 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The tornado began approximately 6 miles east of Urbana, Ohio north of US Highway 36 with the first visible sign of damage along Mutual Union Road. Minor roof damage was observed at one residence with nearly all trees in the surrounding location remaining intact. As the tornado continued northeast, outbuilding damage was observed on Yocom Road. The most concentrated area of damage occurred on Perry Road where multiple trees were uprooted and several outbuildings were damaged. The final location of damage was found on North Parkview Road where minor roof and tree damage was observed. The tornado likely dissipated east of this point. The National Weather Service in Wilmington would like to thank Union County and Champaign County Emergency Management for their assistance with this survey. EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$