EF2 tornado in Union County, Ohio

The tornado developed in far western Union County near Newton Perkins Road and strengthened as it moved east across Lunda and Morse Roads where it caused some roof damage to homes. The tornado quickly strengthened further and affected a number of homes along Evans Road as it crossed State Route 739 and then continued southeast to areas just north of Broadway. Across portions of that corridor, damage was consistent with wind speeds of 115 to 125 mph. One modular home was completely destroyed with its contents thrown downstream nearly a half mile and another home lost a majority of its roof with exterior wall collapse.

Significant tree damage was observed near Broadway, including in a cemetery just to the east of Broadway. As the tornado passed Broadway and continued southeast across State Routes 31 and 4, a number of additional homes and barns were impacted, with roof damage being common. Tree damage along the entire length of the tornado was considerable with trees uprooted and trunks snapped. The tornado crossed into Delaware County about 4 miles northeast of New Dover at 1948EST. The tornado continued east across far western Delaware County before ending at 1952EST, about 2 miles northeast of Ostrander.

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