May 7, 2024 -- EF1 Tornado in Greenville OH

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
545 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN GREENVILLE OHIO...

Start Location...4 NNE Palestine in Darke County OH
End Location.....2 N Gettysburg in Darke County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Start Time...........8:24 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............8:42 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph
Maximum Path Width.............800 yards
Path Length....................11.9 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.0958 / -84.7025
Ending Lat/Lon.................40.1418 / -84.4904
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The tornado likely begin near the intersection of Greenville-
Nashville Road and New Madison-Coletown Road, where several trees
were uprooted. The tornado continued northeastward, crossing
State Route 502. Minor damage to homes and trees was observed
next on Daly Road west of Greenville. The width of the tornado
increased significantly as the tornado entered Greenville.
Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted within the Greenville
Union Cemetery.

As the tornado continued through the north side of Greenville, 
the width of the circulation remained large, with expansive tree 
damage throughout the city. The majority of the wind damage to 
homes was fairly minor with shingles and siding removed at many 
residences. Structure damage at the High School football field was
also observed. There was no major roof loss associated with the 
tornadic circulation in the city of Greenville so despite the 
large width and widespread tree damage, the rating was held at 
EF1, 110 mph.

The tornado exited the city near the Elementary School, 
continuing along Kruckeburg Road, causing more damage to 
outbuildings and homes. Additional tree and structure damage was 
observed along Childrens Home Bradford Road as the tornado 
continue northeast. The final damage found was along Auld Road, 
northwest of Bradford.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Ohio State 
Highway Patrol Aviation Section and Darke 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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MCGINNIS/HATZOS