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658 NOUS41 KILN 200220 PNSILN INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-201430- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1020 PM EDT Sat Jun 19 2021 ...EF2 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR FORT RECOVERY IN MERCER COUNTY OHIO ON JUNE 18, 2021... Location...Near Fort Recovery in Mercer County Ohio Date...June 18, 2021 Estimated Starting Time...4:12 PM EDT Estimated Ending Time...4:25 PM EDT Maximum EF- Scale Rating...EF2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...115 mph Maximum Path Width...200 yards Path Length...5.7 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...40.4327N/ 84.7917W Ending Lat/Lon...40.3815N/ 84.7092W * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service, with the assistance and support from the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency and the Fort Recovery Fire Department, confirms an EF2 tornado near Fort Recovery Ohio on Friday afternoon June 18, 2021. The first sign of tornadic damage was observed just east of the Indiana/Ohio state line. Trees were snapped along Park Road, indicative of EF0 tornado damage. The tornado then moved southeast, and may have briefly lifted, before touching back down and leaving a noticeable swirl in a wheat field between St Joe Road and Wabash Road. The tornado intensified as it moved across Wabash Road, impacting the Fort Recovery Lumber Yard. Multiple roofs were completely lifted off several outbuildings. Additionally, a collapsed cinder block wall was observed at the Fort Recovery Lumber Yard. This was consistent with EF1 damage. The tornado then continued moving southeast through wooded areas between Wabash Road and Fort Recovery-Minster Road. Hardwood tree damage was noted in the wooded areas. After crossing Fort Recovery-Minster Road, partial removal of an outbuilding roof was noted along with tree damage. More significant damage then became apparent as the tornado continued southeast impacting the Burrville Road/Hart Road area. Multiple homes along Burrville Road sustained substantial roof damage including total removal of over half the roof of a single family home. The survey team also noted completely destroyed outbuildings, the removal of attached garages, substantial tree damage, and projectiles embedded within an exterior wall. Several wood power poles along Burrville Road were also completely broken. Debris from Burrville Road was thrown approximately a half mile toward Wourms Road. In addition, the tornado produced damage along Wourms Road, which included more broken wood power poles. The wooded area along Wourms Road also exhibited the most significant tree damage, where numerous hardwood trees were snapped or knocked over. Damage along Burrville Road and Wourms Road was consistent with low end EF2 damage, with maximum winds of around 115 mph. The tornado seemed to rapidly weaken as it moved southeast to Fox Road and Meiring Road. The only damage seen was minor damage to an outbuilding and partial removal of the top of a silo. No additional damage was observed to the southeast of this area. The National Weather Service in Wilmington thanks the Mercer County Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Fort Recovery Fire Department for the assistance with this storm damage 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. $$ BPP/Campbell