EF2 Tornado — Auglaize, Ohio

2024-05-07 · near Lock Two, Auglaize, Ohio

Event narrative

The tornado began at 1920EST in Mercer County, about 2.5 miles southeast of Montezuma. The tornado moved east-northeast and entered Auglaize county at 1925EST, just south of Guadalupe Road.

As the tornado moved east across western Auglaize County, it caused significant damage to trees and outbuildings. The most significant damage occurred to two houses near Southland Road and Tri Township Road, where both homes experienced roof loss and partial wall collapse, particularly of the second story. The tornado dissipated just west of State Route 66.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon and evening hours ahead of a low pressure system moving through the Ohio Valley.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1179546. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.