EF1 Tornado — Switzerland, Indiana

2024-03-14 · near Vevay Robinson Arpt, Switzerland, Indiana

Event narrative

The tornado first developed in Jefferson County, Indiana, at 1258EST, on the north side of Hanover. The tornado moved east across the Ohio River into Trimble County, Kentucky, and then into Carroll County, Kentucky, before crossing the Ohio River again and moving back into Jefferson County, Indiana. The tornado continued east and entered Switzerland County at 1318EST.

While in Switzerland County, the tornado damaged three barns along Green Valley Road. All the barns sustained significant roof panel damage. Some trees were also uprooted and numerous other trees were topped and snapped. The tornado continued east and caused widespread tree damage on the north hillside along State Route 56. The tornado did extensive power pole and powerline damage, along with tree damage, near the intersection of Patton Hollow Road and State Route 56. Wind speeds were estimated to be 90 mph here with a tornado width of 150 yards. From here, the tornado moved out of Switzerland County at 1322EST as it crossed the Ohio River for a third time, going back into Carroll County, Kentucky. Once in Carroll County, the tornado quickly weakened and ended at 1324EST, 2 miles east of Carrollton.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed in an unseasonably warm and humid airmass ahead of an approaching cold front.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1160989. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.