Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
232 NOUS43 KIWX 232010 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 240815- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 410 PM EDT Mon Sep 23 2024 /310 PM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 09/22/2024 Tornado Event - Correction... .Correction...Track of EF1 tornado has been corrected to extend further east to account for damage to the American Legion. .Overview... A low topped supercell develop Sunday evening west southwest of Portland. ...West of Portland, IN Tornado... Rating: EFU Estimated Peak Wind: 0 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.21 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 09/22/2024 Start Time: 07:42 PM EDT Start Location: 2 NNE Blaine / Jay County / IN Start Lat/Lon: 40.427 / -85.0383 End Date: 09/22/2024 End Time: 07:44 PM EDT End Location: 2 NNE Blaine / Jay County / IN End Lat/Lon: 40.4273 / -85.0345 Survey Summary: This supercell produced an initial small, short track tornado in a corn field just east of the Salamonie river south of CR W 75 before it dissipated. ..Portland, IN Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.74 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 09/22/2024 Start Time: 07:45 PM EDT Start Location: 2 NE Blaine / Jay County / IN Start Lat/Lon: 40.4274 / -85.0274 End Date: 09/22/2024 End Time: 07:51 PM EDT End Location: Portland / Jay County / IN End Lat/Lon: 40.4344 / -84.9766 Survey Summary: A second stronger tornado developed immediately downstream near the intersection of W 75 S and Joan Dr and quickly gained intensity as it tracked east northeast, hitting the Portland high school which sustained considerable roof damage. Several homes nearby and further east on the west side of Portland sustained roof damage along with considerable tree damage noted along the track of this tornado. As the tornado was dissipating it caused extensive roof damage to the second story portion of the American Legion. Many thanks to the Jay County Emergency Management office for their expert assistance. && 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. $$ Holsten/Norman/Hammer/Fisher