September 24, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado near Eaton OH

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
354 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 09/24/2024 Tornado Event...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    65 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.45 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   30 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             09/24/2024
Start Time:             04:47 PM EDT
Start Location:         2 E Eaton / Preble County / OH
Start Lat/Lon:          39.7429 / -84.597

End Date:               09/24/2024
End Time:               04:50 PM EDT
End Location:           2 WNW West Alexandria / Preble County / OH
End Lat/Lon:            39.7557 / -84.5755

Survey Summary:
The weak tornado is believed to have begun in a field south of US
35, between Eaton and West Alexandria, Ohio. The tornado caused 
minor damage to a barn and house along US 35, before continuing 
into a field to the northeast. Additional minor damage was 
observed on Woodside Drive and Quinn Road, with damage to trees 
and lawn furniture. The winds are estimated to be much weaker 
toward the end of the path. 

The path length may get extended south of US 35 if additional 
information warrants. The National Weather Service would like to 
thank Preble County, Ohio Emergency Management Agency for their 
coordination and assistance with this survey. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
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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