EF0 Tornado near Indian Hill, Ohio

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PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
602 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2020

...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN EASTERN HAMILTON COUNTY OHIO ON APRIL 8 2020...

Location...Indian Hill area in eastern Hamilton County Ohio
Date...........................April 8 2020
Start Time.....................1037 PM
End Time.......................1040 PM
Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...85 MPH
Maximum Path Width.............350 yards
Path Length....................3.3 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...39.2081N / 84.3556W
Ending Lat/Lon......39.1763N / 84.3081W
* Fatalities........0
* Injuries..........0

...Summary...

A tornado affected a path of approximately 3.3 miles in eastern
Hamilton County, impacting the Indian Hill area, on the evening of
April 8, 2020. The tornado appears to have begun along Keller
Road, and continued southeast to the 8000 block of Blome Road,
where trees were reported down. Numerous trees were also knocked
down at the intersection of Drake Road and Camargo Road. As the
tornado moved southeast, it is possible it briefly lifted, before
producing additional damage along properties on Given Road.
Damage to trees and barns was observed, in addition to downed
power poles on Given Road, just north of the intersection with
Shawnee Run Road. Additional tree damage was noted on Alberly
Road. This tornado is believed to have dissipated along Park Road,
where a few trees were downed. Based on the damage, the tornado
which impacted eastern Hamilton County in the Indian Hill area
produced winds of around 85 mph, and is rated EF-0 on the Enhanced
Fujita Scale.

Damage further east of the tornado track in the Milford area in
Clermont County was determined to be the result of straight line
winds. Damage in the Madeira, Silverton, and Amberley areas in
Hamilton County was also determined to be the result of straight
line winds. Winds in these areas were estimated to be 70 to 80
MPH.

Damage is still being investigated in other parts of Hamilton
County, including the Mt Healthy area.

The National Weather Service greatly appreciated the support and
assistance from Hamilton County Ohio Emergency Management with
these findings.

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.

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