EF0 Tornado Confirmed Near Pleasant Hill, OH

Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rain and Heat Hazards

A Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) is in the outlook across portions of the Midwest today. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes and frequent lightning with heavy rainfall are in the forecast. Meanwhile, dangerous heat across the southern Plains into the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast will expand into Friday. Risk for wildfires for the central Rockies and Sacramento Valley. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 612 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2023 ...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR PLEASANT HILL OH... Start Location...3 WNW Pleasant Hill in Miami County OH End Location.....2 NE Pleasant Hill in Miami County OH Date...........................April 1, 2023 Estimated Start Time...........1:02 AM EDT Estimated End Time.............1:06 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...80 mph Maximum Path Width.............250 yards Path Length....................4.0 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.0704 / -84.3905 Ending Lat/Lon.................40.0659 / -84.3156 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an EF0 tornado near and north of Pleasant Hill in Miami County, Ohio. The tornado first touched down south of W Sugar Grove Circle Hill Road, tracking west through Sugar Grove, and ending with damage near Mowry Road. Reports and photo evidence from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency management officials, helped determine the extent of this tornado. The National Weather Service would like to thank the Miami County Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this 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. $$