May 7, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado Near Middletown OH

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
136 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024

...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN MIDDLETOWN OHIO...

Start Location...2 SE Middletown in Butler County OH
End Location.....2 SE Middletown in Butler County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Start Time...........9:57 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............9:58 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...80 mph
Maximum Path Width.............80 yards
Path Length....................0.3 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............39.4759 / -84.3437
Ending Lat/Lon.................39.4799 / -84.3439
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
This brief tornado moved from south to north along the west side
of Cincinnati Dayton Road in southeast Middletown. Several
structures in the area sustained damage to the roofing material
and metal siding. Minor tree damage was also seen in this
isolated area. Lastly, a few semi trailers were overturned or
lofted briefly. 

The National Weather Service would like to the thank the Butler 
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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NM/BPP