Ohio Struck by Three Tornadoes in Thursday’s Storms – No Injuries Reported
By Nexio News
Ohio — The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed three tornadoes—two EF-1s and one EF-0—tore through central Ohio on Thursday, leaving a trail of damage but no reported injuries.
The storms ripped through Morrow, Knox, and Hardin counties, uprooting trees, demolishing structures, and scattering debris across fields and roads.
Morrow County: EF-1 Tornado with 95 MPH Winds
The strongest of the three, an EF-1 tornado, touched down near Mount Gilead, packing peak winds of 95 mph. It carved a destructive path along US 42, leveling a 60-by-100-foot outbuilding and hurling debris hundreds of yards.
NWS survey teams noted “extensive tree damage,” with snapped trunks and downed power lines adding to the chaos. The twister lasted just two minutes but left a lasting impact.
Knox County: Brief but Destructive EF-0
A weaker but still damaging EF-0 tornado struck near Fredericktown, with winds reaching 75 mph. The short-lived storm tore the roof off a barn and sent debris flying before dissipating.
Hardin County: Fairgrounds Damaged by EF-1
Another EF-1 tornado hit south of Kenton, near the Hardin County Fairgrounds, with 90 mph winds. The fairgrounds sustained damage to buildings, power poles, and trees, though no injuries were reported.
Officials are assessing the full extent of the destruction, but early reports suggest the storms could have been far worse.
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— Reported by Nexio News
