damaging winds, small hail, and a few tornadoes associated with a strong cold front affected Central pennsylvania overnight Sunday April 14, 2019. |
Below you can find more information from Each damage survey conducted in central PA: |
Starbrick EF-2 Tornado (Warren County)
Buffalo Valley EF-1 Tornado (Union County)
Dushore EF-1 Tornado (Sullivan County)
Benton EF-2 Tornado (Columbia County)
Limestoneville SLW (Montour County)
Public Information Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service State College PA 340 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2019 ...EF-2 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN WARREN COUNTY... Location...Starbrick in Warren County Pennsylvania Date...April 14,2019 Estimated Time...818-835 PM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...130 MPH Maximum Path Width...400 yards Path Length...16 miles * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS Storm Data. ...Summary... The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed an EF-2 tornado near Starbrick in Warren County Pennsylvania on April 14, 2019. The tornado initially touched down in Pleasant Township near Lenhart Road and strengthened as it tracked northeast through Starbrick. The tornado reached peak intensity and produced the most significant damage (and strongest winds) in Starbrick. The Carter Lumber company sustained extensive damage along with several other nearby buildings. The tornado continued northeast with fluctuating intensity through North Warren (Conewango Twp.) resulting in several downed trees and damage to residential homes. Damage continued northeast through Scandia where a communications tower was knocked down. The tornado weakened as it moved north-northeast and produced final damage at Blueberry Hill Golf Course near Lounsbury Corners. For reference: the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Wind speeds 65 to 85 mph EF1...Wind speeds 86 to 110 mph EF2...Wind speeds 111 to 135 mph EF3...Wind speeds 136 to 165 mph EF4...Wind speeds 166 to 200 mph EF5...Wind speeds greater than 200 mph $$ Steinbugl/Banghoff
Public Information Statement...Corrected Dates National Weather Service State College PA 1208 PM EDT Mon Apr 15 2019 ...EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN UNION COUNTY... Location...Buffalo Valley in Union County Pennsylvania Date...April 15 2019 Estimated Time...1235 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...TBD Maximum Path Width...TBD Path Length...1.75 miles * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS Storm Data. ...Summary... The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed an EF-1 tornado near Buffalo Valley in East Buffalo Township, Union County Pennsylvania on April 15, 2019. Initial damage was surveyed at the Buffalo Valley United Methodist Church with trees uprooted/snapped and a barn destroyed. Damaged was observed along Buffalo Road ending before Eastern Industries Quarry. Several homes sustained minor damage with additional barn roofs blown off. This information can also be found on our website at weather.gov/StateCollege. For reference: the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Wind speeds 65 to 85 mph EF1...Wind speeds 86 to 110 mph EF2...Wind speeds 111 to 135 mph EF3...Wind speeds 136 to 165 mph EF4...Wind speeds 166 to 200 mph EF5...Wind speeds greater than 200 mph $$ Steinbugl
Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 707 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2019 ...EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN SULLIVAN COUNTY... Location...Dushore in Sullivan County Pennsylvania Date...April 15, 2019 Estimated Time...1:05 - 1:13 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-1 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 MPH Maximum Path Width...350 yards Path Length...10 miles * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS Storm Data. ...Summary... The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed a tornado near Dushore in Sullivan County Pennsylvania on April 15, 2019. A tornado touched down near World's End State Park on State Route 154 and continued northeast into the borough of Dushore. Along its path, the tornado produced pockets of damage characteristic of wind speeds greater than 100 miles per hour. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted near World's End State Park and in Cherry Mills. A barn was completely destroyed at Rickety Bridge Farm on Happys Road. The tornado did considerable damage to the borough of Dushore where 7-8 homes suffered moderate damage and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. A majority of the copper was removed from the top a church steeple as well. The tornado lifted east of US 220 after it passed through Dushore. This information can also be found on our website at weather.gov/ctp/2019April14Severe. For reference: the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Wind speeds 65 to 85 mph EF1...Wind speeds 86 to 110 mph EF2...Wind speeds 111 to 135 mph EF3...Wind speeds 136 to 165 mph EF4...Wind speeds 166 to 200 mph EF5...Wind speeds greater than 200 mph $$ Banghoff
Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 200 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2019 ...EF-2 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN COLUMBIA COUNTY... Location...Benton in Columbia County Pennsylvania Date...April 15, 2019 Estimated Time...1:00 AM - 1:08 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-2 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...115 MPH Maximum Path Width...300 YARDS Path Length...3.8 miles * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...2 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS Storm Data. ...Summary... The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed a tornado near Benton in Columbia County Pennsylvania on April 15, 2019. The tornado started near the intersection of O Roy Rd and Distillery Hill Rd and continued NE into the town of Benton. Nine trailers off of Everett Street sustained significant damage. Additionally, about 50 homes and businesses were impacted by the tornado. One well-constructed home had its roof completely blown off by winds estimated at 115 mph, reaching low end EF2 strength. The tornado continued northeast across Mill Race Golf Course and a small campground before lifting near Raski Road about two and a half miles northeast of Benton. There were several trees blown down southwest of the tornado track, which were characteristic of straight line wind damage. For reference: the Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Wind speeds 65 to 85 mph EF1...Wind speeds 86 to 110 mph EF2...Wind speeds 111 to 135 mph EF3...Wind speeds 136 to 165 mph EF4...Wind speeds 166 to 200 mph EF5...Wind speeds greater than 200 mph $$ DeVoir
Public Information Statement National Weather Service State College PA 330 PM EDT Tue Apr 16 2019 ...STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE CONFIRMED IN MONTOUR COUNTY... Location...Limestoneville in Montour County Pennsylvania Date...April 15, 2019 Estimated Time...12:50 AM EDT Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...100-105 MPH Maximum Path Width...N/A Path Length...N/A * Fatalities...0 * Injuries...0 * The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event(s) and publication in NWS Storm Data. ...Summary... The National Weather Service in State College PA has confirmed Straight Line Wind Damage near Limestoneville in Montour County Pennsylvania on April 15, 2019. Several pockets of damage along and north of the Limestone Ridge in Montour County were surveyed Tuesday afternoon. A single family home near the intersection of Limestone Rd and Bypass Rd sustained roof damage. Farther northeast, a barn on Fairview Rd near Delong Rd was destroyed. Along the damage path, these pockets of more severe damage were characteristic of concentrated straight line wind speeds of 100-105 mph. This information can also be found on our website at weather.gov/ctp/2019April14Severe. For reference: Straight-line winds are generally any wind that is not associated with rotation, used mainly to differentiate them from tornadic winds. $$ Banghoff |