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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
410 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/02/24 Tornado Event...

...EF2 Tornado Confirmed Near Hico, WV...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.18 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   300 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             04/02/2024
Start Time:             04:30 PM EDT
Start Location:         6 ENE Fayetteville / Fayette County / WV
Start Lat/Lon:          38.0859 / -81.0032

End Date:               04/02/2024
End Time:               04:32 PM EDT
End Location:           6 NNW Babcock State Park / Fayette County / WV
End Lat/Lon:            38.0882 / -80.9834

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down west of Mallard Rd then traveled
eastward along Mallard Rd causing considerable and significant
tree damage with hundreds of hardwood trees uprooted and snapped.
Several homes were damaged by trees or had wind damage along
Mallard Rd, including one home that had significant roof damage.

The tornado made a slight jog to the northeast crossing Lookout
Rd and US 60 before lifting. Peak wind speeds were likely reached
just west of Lookout Road where tree damage indicated wind speeds
reached an estimated 130 mph. The tornado damaged or destroyed
several homes and businesses along US 60. One home was shifted
several feet off its foundation and the metal roof was tossed
approximately 350 yards to the tree line across US 60.

The exact beginning and ending point of the tornado is unknown
due to difficulties with access. The track may be revised if drone
footage can be reviewed.

Thanks to the Nuttall Volunteer Fire Department for their
generosity and assistance with the damage survey.

&&

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.

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ABE