Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
238 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 04/02/2024 TORNADO EVENT...

...Tornado confirmed in Mason County, Kentucky...

Start Location...4 SSW Dover in Mason County KY
End Location...2 SSW Ripley in Mason County OH
Date...........................4/02/2024
Estimated Start Time...........7:27 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............7:31 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...105 mph
Maximum Path Width.............300 yards
Path Length....................3.5 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon......38.7040 / -83.9216
Ending Lat/Lon.........38.7158 / -83.8598
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The tornado began within the town of Minerva, Kentucky, causing
tree and minor structure damage. Numerous trees were observed,
uprooted and snapped, along Minerva Tuckahoe Road, consistent
with EF1 intensity. A structure damaged on T Wenz Road confirmed
the estimated EF1 intensity with considerable roof coverage loss
and a partial collapse of the second story brick wall. Due to a
lack of access along the rest of T Wenz Road and points east (Lee
Creek), it is unknown how many trees and builders were damaged.
The last known sign of damage, a few trees uprooted, was observed
along Tuckahoe Road. It is believed the tornado dissipated before
the Ohio River. The National Weather Service would like to thank
the Mason 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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