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854 NOUS41 KILN 292342 CCA PNSILN OHZ042-301100- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...CORRECTED National Weather Service Wilmington OH 742 PM EDT Wed May 29 2019 ...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN NEW MADISON IN DARKE COUNTY... Location...New Madison in Darke County, Ohio Date...........................May 27, 2019 Start Time.....................9:57 PM EDT End Time.......................9:59 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...90 MPH Maximum Path Width.............200 yards Path Length....................0.4 miles Beginning Lat/Lon...39.9675N / 84.7152W Ending Lat/Lon......39.9688N / 84.7069W * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an EF1 tornado in and near the village of New Madison Ohio in southwest Darke County. Much of the damage was EF0, with numerous large tree branches damaged and minor roof damage to structures. There was some damage indicative of EF1, namely large sections of roof uplifted at a lumber yard barn storage building. Elsewhere through the village, there was brick damage to the front facade of a downtown business, in addition to broken windows and some uplift of roof material. Much of this damage was more indicative to EF0 strength. The National Weather Service would like to thank Darke County emergency management for their support with the survey efforts. 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. $$