EF0 Tornado — Auglaize, Ohio

2023-03-31 · near Minster, Auglaize, Ohio

Event narrative

The tornado initially touched down at 2345EST in Mercer County near the intersection of Indian Trail Road and State Route 716 and crossed into Auglaize County near the intersection of State Route 364 and Minster Egypt Pike at 2348EST. The tornado continued northeast and crossed through the north end of Minster before lifting near Bensman Road. Tree and structural damage was noted with some of the most significant structural damage done to barns near Egypt.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms overspread the area during the late evening hours ahead of a strong low pressure system and an associated cold front moving through the Ohio Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081303. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.