EF0 Tornado Confirmed Near Troy, OH

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Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 613 PM EDT Tue Apr 4 2023 ...EF0 TORNADO CONFIRMED NEAR TROY OH... Start Location...2 N Laura in Miami County OH End Location.....2 NE Troy in Miami County OH Date...........................April 1, 2023 Estimated Start Time...........1:01 AM EDT Estimated End Time.............1:14 AM EDT Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF0 Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...85 mph Maximum Path Width.............250 yards Path Length....................12.9 miles Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.0241 / -84.4078 Ending Lat/Lon.................40.0636 / -84.1717 * Fatalities...0 * Injuries.....0 ...Summary... The National Weather Service in Wilmington Ohio has confirmed an EF0 tornado across central Miami County, Ohio, affecting the northern sections of Troy. The tornado first touched down near Pemberton Road, causing significant barn damage, and also to a garage on Penny Road. The tornado continued east-northeast, moving through the commercial area on State Route 41, and then causing roof damage to several homes on the north side of Troy. Consistent damage continued to be observed as far east as Deweese 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. $$