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703 NOUS41 KBGM 161932 PNSBGM PAZ038>040-043-044-047-048-072-162345- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Binghamton NY 332 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2019 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 4/15/19 EF-0 TORNADO in Scranton and Dunmore... Start Location... Scranton in Lackawanna County End Location...Dunmore in Lackawanna County Date...04/15/2019 Estimated Time... 1:45 to 1:49 AM Maximum EF-Scale Rating... EF-0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed... 85 mph Maximum Path Width... 100 yards Path Length... 3.23 miles Beginning Lat/Lon... 41.3899 N/ -75.6593 W Ending Lat/Lon... 41.4231 N/ -75.6156 W * Fatalities... 0 * Injuries... 0 ...Summary... A tornado touched down at the intersection of Maple street and Boland court in Scranton taking down some trees and wires. The tornado then briefly lifted over the Central Scranton Expressway. A second touchdown occurred on Lindon street and Harrison Avenue with more tree and wire damage along with a few trees into buildings as well. Some of the residences also had roof damage. The tornado once again lifted briefly before causing more damage on 5th and cherry streets. Before finally lifting, the tornado downed several trees on a field and overturned a small structure at Sherwood park in Dunmore. Thank you to the Lackawanna county Emergency Management and local residents for the 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. $$ DJN/MWG