May 7, 2024 -- EF1 Tornado Near McGonigle OH

Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1205 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR MCGONIGLE... Start Location......4 SSE Oxford in Butler County OH End Location........4 NNW Millville in Butler County OH Date...........................May 7, 2024 Estimated Start Time...........9:20 PM EDT Estimated End Time.............9:25 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph Maximum Path Width.............200 yards Path Length....................2.4 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.4525 / -84.7276 Ending Lat/Lon.................39.4556 / -84.6831 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The tornado likely started in Reily Township, with the first evidence of tornadic damage along Bunker Hill Woods Road. One outbuilding was destroyed, and significant damage to the roof and garage of a single family home were observed. Winds in this area may have reached up to 110 mph, supporting a high end EF-1 rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Another outbuilding was destroyed along Pierson Road, along with trees being snapped. Additional tree damage, along with roof damage to a home, was noted along Stillwell Beckett Road. The tornado continued to move east, downing some trees at the Indian Ridge Golf Club. Tree damage was also noted along Eagle View Court and Lanes Mill Road just east of the golf course. This represents the last observed damage just north of McGonigle. The National Weather Service would like to thank the Butler County Ohio Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this damage 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. $$ BPP/BI/NM