February 28, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado Confirmed west of Darbydale, Ohio

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
409 PM EST Fri Mar 1 2024

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT...

...EF0 Confirmed near Darbydale OH...

Start Location...2 W Darbydale in Franklin County OH
End Location.....2 W Darbydale in Franklin County OH
Date...........................02/28/2024
Estimated Start Time...........05:28 AM EST
Estimated End Time.............05:29 AM EST
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...70 mph
Maximum Path Width.............60 yards
Path Length....................0.5 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.8497 / -83.2246
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.8505 / -83.2150
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF0 tornado west of
Darbydale in Franklin County, Ohio.

The first known damage from this tornado occurred on the
southeast corner of the intersection of Biggert Road and London
Groveport Road. Several stands of trees in this area were damaged,
and some minor roof damage to outbuildings was also observed. One
stand of trees south of London Groveport Road had several trees
snapped at the trunk.

Additional minor tree damage was observed further west on London
Groveport Road. After this, the tornado is believed to have moved
over a forested area near Big Darby Creek, and no additional
damage was found.

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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