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776 NOUS41 KILN 290148 PNSILN OHZ054-291400- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 848 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2024 ...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 02/28/2024 TORNADO EVENT... ...Madison County Tornado... Start Location...1 E London in Madison County OH End Location...1 S West Jefferson in Madison County OH Date...02/28/2024 Estimated Start Time...05:14 AM EST Estimated End Time... 05:23 AM Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph Maximum Path Width...250.0 yards Path Length...8.0243 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.8856 / -83.4128 Ending Lat/Lon...39.9272 / -83.2754 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 ...Summary... With considerable assistance from the State of Ohio EMA, and the Madison County EMA, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH surveyed tornado damage east of London and southwest of West Jefferson on Wednesday afternoon, in the wake of severe storms which rolled through the area earlier in the morning. The damage revealed that a tornado developed near State Route 665 east of London, and traversed about 8 miles to the east- northeast. While initially beginning with minor tree and structural damage, including a tipped over trailer, the tornado increased intensity as it crossed Spring Valley Road and then across Glade Run Road, peaking in intensity as it crossed Wilson Road. At this location, a home lost part of its roof, and tree damage was considerable with snapped off trunks. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds around 110 mph. The tornado continued across West Jefferson-Klousville Road where it shifted more abruptly northeast and weakened as it crossed Olmstead Road 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 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. Binau/BEI $$