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Public Information Statement

National Weather Service Wilmington OH

545 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024



...EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN GREENVILLE OHIO...



Start Location...4 NNE Palestine in Darke County OH

End Location.....2 N Gettysburg in Darke County OH

Date...........................May 7, 2024

Estimated Start Time...........8:24 PM EDT

Estimated End Time.............8:42 PM EDT

Maximum EF-Scale Rating........EF1

Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...110 mph

Maximum Path Width.............800 yards

Path Length....................11.9 miles

Beginning Lat/Lon..............40.0958 / -84.7025

Ending Lat/Lon.................40.1418 / -84.4904

* Fatalities...0

* Injuries.....0



...Summary...

The tornado likely begin near the intersection of Greenville-

Nashville Road and New Madison-Coletown Road, where several trees

were uprooted. The tornado continued northeastward, crossing

State Route 502. Minor damage to homes and trees was observed

next on Daly Road west of Greenville. The width of the tornado

increased significantly as the tornado entered Greenville.

Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted within the Greenville

Union Cemetery.



As the tornado continued through the north side of Greenville, 

the width of the circulation remained large, with expansive tree 

damage throughout the city. The majority of the wind damage to 

homes was fairly minor with shingles and siding removed at many 

residences. Structure damage at the High School football field was

also observed. There was no major roof loss associated with the 

tornadic circulation in the city of Greenville so despite the 

large width and widespread tree damage, the rating was held at 

EF1, 110 mph.



The tornado exited the city near the Elementary School, 

continuing along Kruckeburg Road, causing more damage to 

outbuildings and homes. Additional tree and structure damage was 

observed along Childrens Home Bradford Road as the tornado 

continue northeast. The final damage found was along Auld Road, 

northwest of Bradford.



The National Weather Service would like to thank the Ohio State 

Highway Patrol Aviation Section and Darke 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.



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