EF2 Tornado In South Salem, 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 1010 PM EDT Sat Oct 16 2021 ...TORNADO CONFIRMED IN WESTERN ROSS COUNTY OHIO ON OCTOBER 16, 2021... Start Location...South Salem, Ohio End Location...0.5 miles SE of South Salem, Ohio Date...October 16, 2021 Estimated Starting Time...1:28 AM EDT Estimated Ending Time...1:31 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...115 mph Maximum Path Width...100 yards Path Length...0.7 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.3375N / 83.3086W Ending Lat/Lon...39.3381N / 83.2926W * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The tornado initially started causing damage to trees east of South Salem Cemetery and within Sunseth Park. The highest intensity occurred shortly after touch down with two structures destroyed along Stewart Street. One structure, which was bolted to a concrete foundation, was lofted onto Stewart Street. The other structure had nearly all of the exterior walls collapsed. The roof was lofted and pieces were found littered along the tornado track through the town. Snapped power poles also occurred along Stewart Street. The tornado then moved southeast over Main Street with significant tree and minor structure damage observed. The tornado continued to cause tree damage and minor structure damage along Lower Twin Road before exiting South Salem to the east. The final tree damage observed was along a creek south of Lower Twin Road where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted. The National Weather Service in Wilmington would like to thank the Ross County Ohio Emergency Management Agency and South Salem Fire Department for their assistance with all three Ross County tornadoes. 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. $$ McGinnis/Franks

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

EF2 Tornado In South Salem, OH - October 16, 2021