Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
613 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2023
...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR TROY OH...
Start Location...2 N Laura in Miami County OH
End Location.....2 NE Troy in Miami County OH
Date...........................April 1, 2023
Estimated Start Time...........1:01 AM EDT
Estimated End Time.............1:14 AM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...85 mph
Maximum Path Width.............250 yards
Path Length....................12.9 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.0241 / -84.4078
Ending Lat/Lon.................40.0636 / -84.1717
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0
...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an
EF0 tornado across central Miami County, Ohio, affecting the
northern sections of Troy.
The tornado first touched down near Pemberton Road, causing
significant barn damage, and also to a garage on Penny Road. The
tornado continued east-northeast, moving through the commercial
area on State Route 41, and then causing roof damage to several
homes on the north side of Troy. Consistent damage continued to be
observed as far east as Deweese Road. Reports and photo evidence
from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency
management officials, helped determine the extent of this
tornado.
The National Weather Service would like to thank the Miami County
Emergency Management Agency for their assistance 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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