Jones County Tornado September 18, 2012

Event Overview

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, NC has confirmed a tornado near Trenton in Jones County, NC on September 18, 2012. There were three distinct damage paths from what appeared to be three separate touchdowns along the 5 mile total path. The first touchdown tracked for about 0.15 miles and was about 100 yards wide. It downed a large tree onto Highway 41, destroyed a greenhouse and damaged a shed and outbuilding at a residence. A vehicle was damaged by flying debris. The second touchdown was mainly evident in tree damage. It also flipped a farm irrigation system. It was estimated to be about 150 yards wide and may have tracked for about 0.5 miles. The third and final touchdown was about 300 yards wide and tracked for about 0.25 miles. It occurred near the intersection of Highway 41 and Whitaker road. Aside from knocking down one very large tree, damage was mostly limited to large tree limbs and branches, and a few road signs. The damage category never exceeded an EF0.

Summary

Location...near Trenton in Jones County North Ccarolina

Date...September 18 2012

Estimated Time...424 PM EDT

Maximum EF-scale rating...EF0

Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...65 to 85 MPH

Maximum Path Width...300 Yards

Path Length...5 Miles

Beginning Lat/Lon...35.04N / 77.46 W

Ending Lat/Lon...35.07N / 77.38 W

* The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to

Change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS