EF2 Tornado — Lucas, Ohio

2013-11-17 · near Booth, Lucas, Ohio

Event narrative

A EF0 tornado crossed into Lucas County from Wood County just to the west of Interstate 280 in Northwood. The tornado continued to the northeast and intensified to EF1 intensity as it moved across the Pearson Metropark. It tore the roof off of a house and damaged another home in this area. The tornado briefly intensified to EF2 as it neared Seaman Street in Oregon. The tornado made a left turn at that time and finally lifted as it crossed Corduroy Road north of Oregon. The tornado damaged many homes in Oregon. Most of the damage was from lost roofing or siding but at least two homes were damaged enough to be considered destroyed. The tornado was on the ground for over four miles in Lucas County. The damage path was up to a 100 yards in width. Dozens of trees were downed along the damage path and many vehicles were damaged by the strong winds or flying debris.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front moved across northern Ohio during the evening hours of November 17th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed in advance of this front causing significant damage in some areas. At least three tornadoes touched down in Wood County. The strongest of the three, an EF2, crossed into Lucas County. A fourth tornado occurred in Ottawa County. All of the tornadoes downed trees and damaged homes and buildings. Strong non thunderstorm winds also occurred behind the cold front through the evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 486099. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.