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

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

...Updated Statement for Madison/Franklin County OH Tornado...

Start Location...1 E London in Madison County OH
End Location.....3 SW New Rome in Franklin County OH
Date...........................02/28/2024
Estimated Start Time...........05:14 AM EST
Estimated End Time.............05:28 AM EST
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph
Maximum Path Width.............250 yards
Path Length....................12.6 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.8856 / -83.4128
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.9274 / -83.1836
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
With considerable assistance from the State of Ohio EMA, and the
Madison County EMA, the National Weather Service in Wilmington,
OH surveyed tornado damage east of London and southwest of West
Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, in the wake of severe storms
which rolled through the area earlier in the morning.

The damage revealed that a tornado developed near State Route 665
east of London, moving to the east-northeast. While initially
beginning with minor tree and structural damage, including a
tipped over trailer, the tornado increased intensity as it crossed
Spring Valley Road and then across Glade Run Road, peaking in
intensity as it crossed Wilson Road. At this location, a home lost
part of its roof, and tree damage was considerable with snapped
off trunks. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds
around 110 mph.

The tornado continued across West Jefferson-Klousville Road and
then onward to Olmstead Road. Additional damage meeting the EF1
category was found along Roberts Road, just southeast of Plain
City Georgesville Road. The tornado then entered Franklin County
and crossed Big Darby Creek, causing some additional damage to
trees and outbuildings. The last known damage from this tornado
occurred near the intersection of Alton Road and Murnan Road.

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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