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EF0 Tornado — Darke, Ohio

2023-04-01 · near Gordon, Darke, Ohio

$50K

Property damage

5.9 mi

Path length

200 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado first touched down near the intersection of Red River West Grove Road and Fourman Road, where mainly tree damage was observed. Some tree and barn damage occurred on Range Line Road with minor tree damage observed as far east as West Milton. Reports and photo evidence from numerous citizens in the area, in addition to emergency management officials, helped determine the extent of this tornado. Maximum wind speeds were estimated to be around 80 mph.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1081516. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.