Public Information Statement National Weather Service Buffalo NY 254 PM EDT Tue Sep 10 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 09/09/2024 Tornado Event... .Grand Island Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 85 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: September 9, 2024 Start Time: 4:33 PM ET Start Location: Town of Grand Island, Erie County, NY Start Lat/Lon: 43.0333 / -79.0102 End Date: September 9, 2024 End Time: 4:36 PM ET End Location: Town of Grand Island, Erie County, NY End Lat/Lon: 43.0201 / -78.9972 The National Weather Service storm survey team confirms an EF-0 tornadic waterspout came on land near West River Road and Third Avenue on Grand Island in Erie County. This tornado proceeded southeast with the most significant damage being a couple of uprooted softwood trees along First Street and Second Avenue. Otherwise, mainly tree limb damage was noted along the path of the tornado as it proceeded southeast and crossed White Haven Road near the White Haven Road Cemetery, where damage tailed off and no other damage was noted downstream. The limited nature of tree damage and shallow root system of the few uprooted softwood trees yielded an estimated peak intensity of EF-0 with a maximum wind estimate of 85 mph. The National Weather Service extends its thanks to Erie County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for their guidance in today`s survey. .Pembroke Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.2 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: September 9, 2024 Start Time: 8:32 PM EDT Start Location: Town of Pembroke, Genesee County, NY Start Lat/Lon: 43.0241 / -78.3987 End Date: September 9, 2024 End Time: 8:34 PM EDT End Location: Town of Pembroke, Genesee County, NY End Lat/Lon: 43.0259 / -78.3955 A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team confirms a brief, weak EF-0 tornado in the town of Pembroke from the evening of Monday September 9, 2024. The tornado touched down along Route 77 near the Hamlet of Indian Falls, producing tree damage at 3 residences. Several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted, and several more had large limbs blown down. All of the trees damaged at this location showed significant amounts of trunk rot. One home and one garage suffered some roof damage due to tree limbs falling on them, but none of the structures had any direct damage from the wind. The tornado continued in an easterly direction across a farm field and into a wooded area along and just south of Little Falls Road, where several more softwood trees were blown down. These trees also exhibited rot near their bases. The very limited nature of the damage and the fact that all trees involved were in poor condition yields a peak intensity of EF-0 with maximum winds estimated at 75 mph. The National Weather Service thanks the Genesee County Office of Emergency Management for their assistance in today`s 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 events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Fries/Hitchcock