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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.

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