May 7, 2024 -- EF2 Tornado Near New Knoxville OH

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

...EF2 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR NEW KNOXVILLE OHIO...

Start Location...2 ESE Montezuma in Mercer County OH
End Location.....3 NNW New Bremen in Auglaize County OH
Date...........................May 7, 2024
Estimated Start Time...........8:20 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.............8:33 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF2
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...130 mph
Maximum Path Width.............300 yards
Path Length....................6.4 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.4722 / -84.5073
Ending Lat/Lon.................40.4777 / -84.3865
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an
EF2 tornado in Mercer County OH and Auglaize County OH west of
New Knoxville.

Evidence of this tornado was first observed in a field east of 
Harrison Road, where scour marks were noted, even though there was
nothing at this location to damage. As the tornado continued 
east, it roughly paralleled Guadalupe Road and then Southland 
Road, causing significant damage to trees and outbuildings. The 
most significant damage occurred to two houses near Southland Road
and Tri Township Road, with both homes experiencing roof loss and
partial wall collapse, particularly of the second story. The 
tornado is believed to have dissipated just west of State Route 
66.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Ohio State
Highway Patrol Aviation Section, the Mercer County Emergency 
Management Agency, and the Auglaize 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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