EF1 Tornado — Madison, Ohio

2024-02-28 · near London, Madison, Ohio

Event narrative

The tornado developed near State Route 665, east of London, and moved to the east-northeast. The tornado initially caused minor tree and structural damage, including a tipped over trailer. It then strengthened as it crossed Spring Valley Road and then across Glade Run Road, where it peaked in intensity as it crossed Wilson Road. At this location, a home lost part of its roof and tree damage was considerable, with snapped

off trunks. Damage in this area was consistent with wind speeds of around 110 mph.

The tornado continued across West Jefferson-Klousville Road and then onward to Olmstead Road. Additional damage meeting the EF1 category was found along Roberts Road, just southeast of Plain City Georgesville Road. The tornado then entered Franklin County at 0525EST, about 1.5 miles east-southeast of West Jefferson. It continued east-northeast for about 3 more miles before ending just before reaching Alton Hall Elementary School at 0528EST.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours ahead of a cold front moving through the Ohio Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1155083. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.