July 4, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado near DeGraff, Ohio

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
909 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...BRIEF/WEAK TORNADO CONFIRMED IN LOGAN COUNTY OHIO...

Start Location...3 ESE De Graff in Logan County OH
End Location.....3 ESE De Graff in Logan County OH
Date...07/04/2024
Estimated Start Time...08:44 PM EDT
Estimated End Time.....08:44 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...65 mph
Maximum Path Width...50.0 yards
Path Length...0.17 mile
Beginning Lat/Lon...40.2923 / -83.8646
Ending Lat/Lon......40.2938 / -83.8619
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries.....0

...Summary...
With assistance from the Logan County Emergency Agency, local
fire officials, and publicly provided photos and video, the
National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has confirmed a 
brief and weak tornado southeast of De Graff, OH on the evening
of July 4th, 2024. Video confirms the development of a brief
tornado that lasts about 10 seconds, and minor tree damage was
reported at several residences along County Road 31 South in
southwest Logan County, in addition to patio furniture being
thrown. The video shows the tornado rapidly dissipating after its
initial development. Damage is consistent with winds around 65 
mph.

The National Weather Service extends appreciation to the Logan
County Emergency Management Agency, local fire departments, 
trained spotters, and public for information surrounding this 
brief tornado. 

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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Binau