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647 NOUS43 KIWX 111958 CCA PNSIWX INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>027-032>034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004- 005-015-016-024-025-120700- Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Northern Indiana 358 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2020 /258 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2020/ ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR AUGUST 10, 2020 TORNADOES... Two tornado tracks were identified through storm surveys conducted on August 11. .TORNADO 1... Rating: EF-1 Estimated peak wind: 110 mph Path length /Statute/: 2.5 miles Path width /Maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start date: August 10, 2020 Start time: 6:32 PM EDT Start location: 6 miles SW Wakarusa Start Lat/Lon: 41.5079 / -86.1238 End date: August 10, 2020 End time: 6:37 PM EDT End location: 3.5 miles SW Wakarusa End_lat/lon: 41.5076 / -86.0755 SURVEY SUMMARY: The tornado began west of the intersection of Riley Rd and Dogwood Rd in southeast St. Joseph County. It then tracked along and south of Riley Rd. Widespread tree and structural damage occurred through this path. Grain bins were toppled and farm outbuildings sustained significant damage. The tornado tracked through several cornfields that resulted in significant crop damage. The tornado lifted just east of Beech Rd. .Tornado 2... Rating: EF-1 Estimated peak wind: 90 mph Path length /Statute/: 1.5 miles Path width /Maximum/: 100 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start date: August 10, 2020 Start time: 6:56 PM EDT Start location: 0.75 miles N North Webster Start Lat/Lon: 41.3360 / -85.7020 End date: August 10, 2020 End time: 6:59 PM EDT End location: 1.2 miles E North Webster End_lat/lon: 41.3271 / -85.6752 Trees were snapped west of State Route 13. The tornado then crossed SR 13, resulting in a notable path of trees snapped and broken limbs. These debris were scattered throughout a nearby church parking lot. The church sustained a loss of roof covering. Additional areas of tree damage were noted farther to the east- southeast. Some homes sustained damage as a result of falling trees and branches. The tornado then crossed out over Lake Webster and dissipated. 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. $$ Brown/T