Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
942 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN HARDIN COUNTY OHIO...

Start Location...Kenton in Hardin County OH
End Location.....2 ESE Kenton in Hardin County OH
Date...........................August 12, 2023
Estimated Start Time...........12:46 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............12:52 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90 mph
Maximum Path Width.............200 yards
Path Length....................2.2 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.6396 / -83.6148
Ending Lat/Lon.................40.6343 / -83.5746
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an
EF1 tornado in Kenton in Hardin County, Ohio.

The tornado is believed to have first touched down in the
vicinity of W Espy Street and Robinson Ave. Some minor tree limb
damage was noted, with some sheet metal damage to buildings in
this area, including roof damage to one structure between W Espy
Street and US Route 68. Damage was more significant and
concentrated in a neighborhood near Detroit Street and Main
Street, especially between Railroad Street and Letson Street.
Numerous trees and large limbs were downed, and numerous homes and
garages had at least some minor roof or fascia damage. The winds
were likely the strongest just north of Letson Street, where one
garage was flattened, and another outbuilding had its roof and
second floor removed. Debris from these structures could be found
at least a quarter mile downstream. Winds at this location were
estimated to be about 90 MPH. Additional tree damage and minor
structural damage was noted on the east side of Main Street,
extending from near the Hardin County Sheriff Office through Brumm
Street.

On the north side of the Scioto River, tree damage was observed
near and south of Lick Street. This includes one stand of trees to
the south of the end of Stevens Street, with several tree tops
snapped off. The tornado then traversed an uninhabited area, but
minor tree damage was noted near the intersection of Bales Road
and County Road 175. In addition, small pieces of insulation were
found near this intersection and in the field to the east. This is
where the tornado is believed to have ended.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Hardin
County Sheriff Office and Kenton Police Department for their
assistance with surveying the damage from this tornado.

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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