EF1 tornado in Greene County, Ohio

This tornado appears to have begun on Lackey Road, where the first visible signs of tree damage were observed. The tornado is believed to have then moved across the field between Lackey Road and South Charleston Road.

Damage was next observed on Paullin Road, where one residence had minor structural damage with some roof and siding removed. Additionally, multiple large tree limbs were downed in the vicinity. There was also a power pole that was knocked down along Paullin Road. Evidence of a tornadic circulation could be seen in the field to the southeast of Paullin Road.

The most significant damage from this tornado occurred along Watkins Road, where splatter of mud, dirt and insulation were observed on all sides of a residence. Several windows were blown in, with some roof and siding damage observed on multiple sides of the home. The carport was also destroyed. Damage at this residence was consistent with EF1 tornadic damage. The tornado then continued east, crossing into Fayette County at 2255EST, about 4 mile northeast of Jamestown. The tornado then came to an end at 2257EST, about 1.3 miles north-northwest of Pleasant View.

Thunderstorms developed during the evening hours along a warm front lifting slowly north across the region. Many of the thunderstorms produced tornadoes, including a few strong to violent tornadoes.