September 24, 2024 -- EF0 Tornado near Eaton OH

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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. && 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. $$