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875 NOUS43 KPAH 300138 PNSPAH ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-301345- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Paducah, KY 838 PM CDT Sun Mar 29 2020 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR MARCH 28 NEWBURGH INDIANA TORNADO EVENT IN WARRICK COUNTY... Rating: EF-2 Estimated peak wind: 125 mph Path length /Statute/: 5.2 miles Path width /Maximum/: 575 yards Fatalities: None Injuries: 2 minor Start date: 03/28/2020 Start time: 8:18 PM CDT Start location: .5 miles SW of Newburgh End date: 03/28/2020 End time: 8:25 PM CDT End location: 4.5 miles NE of Newburgh SUMMARY: Five homes lost at least portions of their roof and at least one also lost some of its second story walls. Dozens of other homes received moderate to major damage, including several with fallen trees causing major damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted and dozens of small buildings, garages, or other small structures were damaged. Many power lines were either blown down or brought down by fallen trees. At least two people were treated and released after receiving treatment at area hospitals. The tornado was photographed near the beginning of its track along the Ohio River. 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 NOTE: The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$