Two tornadoes struck western Ohio last weekend during a series of storms, with the National Weather Service confirming their impact in Clark County. The more powerful of the two was an EF1 tornado that touched down around 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, boasting wind speeds close to 100 mph. This tornado remained on the ground for approximately 10 minutes, traveling a distance of 2.8 miles and reaching a maximum width of 175 yards.
Significant damage occurred to two homes in Northridge, where large sections of their roofs were ripped off by the tornado’s considerable wind strength. Remarkably, even as a section of a roof was blown across the road into a neighboring yard, there were no reports of injuries among residents. Additionally, several other homes experienced shingle damage, and debris littered various trees in the area.
On Sunday, an EF0 tornado also touched down near North Hampton around 9:15 p.m., with maximum winds reaching 70 mph. This tornado was on the ground for about four minutes, covering just under a mile with a width of 50 yards. Although it caused minor damage by snapping small trees and affecting corn crops, no structural damage or injuries were reported.
Clark County, located northeast of Dayton, faced significant but thankfully non-injurious repercussions from these weather events. The community’s resilience in the face of such powerful storms is commendable, and it highlights the importance of preparation and awareness during storm season. Overall, while the damage was notable, the absence of injuries serves as a silver lining in this storm system’s wake.