Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
345 PM EST Tue Feb 28 2023

...TORNADO CONFIRMED NORTH OF NEW CARLISLE IN CLARK COUNTY OHIO...

Start Location...3 SSE Christiansburg in Clark County OH
End Location...3 NW North Hampton in Clark County OH
Date...02/27/2023
Estimated Start Time...03:19 PM EST
Estimated End Time...03:21 PM EST
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90-95 mph
Maximum Path Width...300 yards
Path Length...2.3 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...40.0091 / -84.004
Ending Lat/Lon...40.0294 / -83.9694
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an
EF1 tornado north of New Carlisle OH.

The tornado appeared to first touch down around 3:19 PM EST at a
residence on the north side of Ayres Pike, just west of North
Dayton-Lakeview Rd. At this particular residence, a softwood tree
was uprooted and siding was ripped off a residential home along
with a few shingles.

The tornado progressed northeast through open fields, until
further damage was spotted at a residence after crossing Dayton-
Lakeview Rd. Here, a barn was completely destroyed and a softwood
tree was uprooted. Other large branches were also snapped from
nearby hardwood trees.

The tornado tracked northeast over another stretch of open fields
before impacting the next residential area just west of New
Carlisle- St Paris Road and south of Stott Rd. Here, hardwood
trees were uprooted and several large branches were snapped.

The tornado continued northeast through open fields and
intensified as it approached the intersection of Stott Rd and
Ansbaugh Rd. At this location, four well-built homes suffered minor
to moderate roof damage as plywood was completely removed from
part of a home. Additionally, one of the residents had a garage
door that caved in at the center. This is where EF1 damage was
noted due to the severity of roof damage, as well as the garage
door collapsing.

After damaging those structures along the intersection, the
tornado continued northeastward through open fields and lost some
intensity. The last noted damage occurred at a residence just
north of Ballentine Pike, just east of Ansbaugh Rd. This residence
had an uprooted hardwood tree that fell onto the front porch of
the home.

The National Weather Service would like to thank Clark County
Emergency Management for coordination with this survey.

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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