Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1024 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED 1 E LEBANON OHIO...

Start Location...1 E Lebanon in Warren County OH
End Location.....2 E Lebanon in Warren County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Start Time...........10:14 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............10:15 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...65 mph
Maximum Path Width.............50 yards
Path Length....................0.44 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.4279 / -84.1794
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.4313 / -84.1727
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
A tornado touched down near a residence along State Route 123,
about a half mile east of State Route 48. Damage mainly consisted
of a few downed trees and power poles. A water tank from farm equipment 
was tossed into a field behind the residence. Sporadic
tree damage continued to the east-northeast across Wilmington
Road before the tornado ended. Based on the damage, maximum winds
were estimated to be 65 mph, or low end EF-0. 

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.

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