EF1 Tornado Confirmed Near Kingston, OH

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1108 PM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED IN SOUTHERN PICKAWAY COUNTY OHIO ON OCTOBER 16, 2021... Location...Southern Pickaway County Ohio north of Kingston Estimated Starting Time...1:59 AM EDT Estimated Ending Time...2:03 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph Maximum Path Width...80 yards Path Length...2.7 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.4890N / 82.9518W Ending Lat/Lon...39.5005N / 82.9030W * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service confirms that a tornado touched down in southern Pickaway County, just north of Kingston, during the early morning hours on Saturday, October 16, 2021. The tornado first touched down near a residence along Wolfe Road. The damage at this residence was significant, with the entire roof lifted off this two story home and thrown nearly 400 yards, damaging a truck on a property on the other side of Wolfe Road. Siding was also removed from this property, and numerous hardwood trees were snapped or knocked down. Roof and siding damage was also observed on the property on the other side of Wolfe Road. Maximum winds along Wolfe Road were likely upward of 110 mph. The tornado likely weakened further east as it crossed Boggs Road, but roof from a metal shed on Boggs was noted in a nearby field. East of there, no additional tornado damage was observed. Damage surveyed in the Tarlton area was found to be a result of straight-line winds, with scattered tree damage found in and near Tarlton. Straight-line winds of 60 to 70 mph occurred in this area. The National Weather Service in Wilmington would like to thank the Pickaway County Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Pickaway County Sheriff`s Office for their assistance 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. $$ BPP/CH

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

EF1 Tornado Confirmed Near Kingston, OH - October 16, 2021