Tornado Confirmed Near Frankfort, OH

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
420 PM EST Wed Mar 8 2023

...TORNADO CONFIRMED NORTHWEST OF FRANKFORT IN ROSS COUNTY OH...

Start Location.................1 W Frankfort in Ross County OH
End Location...................1 NW Frankfort in Ross County OH
Date...........................03/03/2023
Estimated Start Time...........6:13 PM EST
Estimated End Time.............6:13 PM EST
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...75 mph
Maximum Path Width.............50 yards
Path Length....................0.85 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.4107 / -83.2021
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.4211 / -83.1944
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an
EF0 tornado northwest of Frankfort in Ross County, Ohio.

This short-lived tornado is believed to have touched down just to
the southwest of Adena Middle/High School west of County Road
550. Several trees were uprooted along a tree line approximately
750 yards to the west of County Road 550, with additional minor
tree damage closer to the road near the commercial property.

On the east side of 550, several other trees were uprooted or
snapped along the southern portion of Climer Lane closest to the
school grounds. A video near this location appeared to show a
short-lived tornadic circulation moving approximately southwest to
northeast between Climer Lane and the school grounds. Tree damage
was a bit more extensive toward the southern parts of the
properties on Climer Lane toward the athletic fields, with a
concession stand suffering minor roof damage and a chain-linked
fence damaged as well.

The tornado is believed to have tracked a bit further to the
northeast, damaging a barn/outbuilding structure near the cul-de-
sac of Climer Lane before lifting/dissipating.

The National Weather Service would like to thank Ross County
Emergency Management Agency, as well as officials from Adena Local
Schools, for their assistance with this survey and reports.

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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