May 7, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado Near Clarksville OH

Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies this Weekend

A Pacific storm and atmospheric river will impact the Pacific Northwest states and northern Rockies this weekend, bringing locally heavy low elevations rain and heavy high elevation snow in the mountains. By Sunday over the Interior Northwest, rain combined with snowmelt will increase the risk of flood hazards. Flood Watches are in effect. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 227 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED 2 WSW CLARKSVILLE... Start Location...2 WSW Clarksville in Warren County OH End Location.....2 WSW Clarksville in Warren County OH Date...........................05/07/2024 Estimated Start Time.......... 10:27 PM EDT Estimated End Time........... .10:28 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...80 mph Maximum Path Width.............150 yards Path Length....................0.51 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.3907 / -84.0272 Ending Lat/Lon.................39.3961 / -84.0208 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The tornado touched down in a wooded lot behind a residence along U.S. Route 22-3, where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The residence suffered some minor roof removal and a large adjacent pole barn was completely destroyed. Winds here were estimated to be 80 mph, EF-0. The tornado continued east along U.S. Route 22-3 for about another half mile, causing additional sporadic tree damage before ending. Debris from the destroyed pole barn was lofted and deposited downstream as far to the east-northeast as State Route 350. The National Weather Service would like to thank Warren 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. $$