EF0 Tornado in Cross Plains (Ripley Co), Indiana

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
502 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2020



...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN SOUTHERN RIPLEY COUNTY INDIANA NEAR 
CROSS PLAINS ON APRIL 8 2020...

Location...Cross Plains in southeast Ripley County Indiana 
Date...........................April 8 2020
Start Time.....................1006 PM
End Time.......................1007 PM
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...65 MPH
Maximum Path Width.............75 yards
Path Length....................350 yards
Beginning Lat/Lon...38.9440N / 85.2051W
Ending Lat/Lon......38.9417N / 85.2036W
* Fatalities........0
* Injuries..........0

...Summary...

A brief tornado touched down in far southeast Ripley County in 
Cross Plains. The tornado damaged trees as well as caused
Roof damage to homes and businesses. Based on the degree
of damage, the tornado produced winds of around 65 mph, and is
rated EF-0 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. 

The National Weather Service greatly appreciated the support and
assistance from Ripley County Indiana Emergency Management with
these findings.

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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