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EF0 Tornado — Franklin, Ohio

2025-03-30 · near Columbus So Columbus, Franklin, Ohio

$85K

Property damage

2.6 mi

Path length

250 yds

Path width

Event narrative

The tornado likely began south of I-270, west of Lockbourne Road. Damage to carports along with minor damage to homes was observed at a mobile home park. Additional minor damage to homes and lawn furniture was found in the Butler Farms subdivision to the east of the mobile home park.

After crossing Lockbourne Road and I-270, the tornado next impacted homes north of Groveport Road. Roof and siding damage was found along Bridlewood Blvd and Thelma Drive, along with uprooted trees. Minor home and tree damage continued northeastward on Pelham Place, Poplar Street, and Jermoore Road. The tornado is believed to have dissipated west of Alum Creek Drive.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes region, bringing showers and thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1241841. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.