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June 5, 2010

Two Rounds of Severe Thunderstorms Spin Up Tornadoes

Eastern Richland County EF0

County:
 Richland
Location:
 NNW of Lucas
Begin Time:
 1:46 PM EDT
EF Scale
EF0
Wind Speed
65 to 85 MPH
Max. Path Width
20 yards
Path Length
4/10 Mile

A tornado with a rating of EF0 first touched down about 2 miles north-northwest of Lucas near the intersection of Crimson and Mount Zion Roads. The tornado appeared to skip across its fourth-tenths of a mile path. Damage occurred to three structures. Of the damaged structures one barn was destroyed with another sustaining significant damage. As the tornado lifted near a home, it damaged the porch. Four cattle were injured. Sheet metal debris was found 3 miles from the initial touchdown.

The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS StormData.

Eastern Holmes County EF1

County:
 Holmes
Location:
 NW of Berlin
Begin Time:
 2:50 PM EDT
EF Scale
EF1
Wind Speed
86 to 110 MPH
Max. Path Width
100 yards
Path Length
9 miles

A tornado with a rating of EF1 first touched down two miles northwest of Berlin and then moved southeast to Walnut Creek. It continued to Sugar Creek in Tuscarawas county. The tornado was up and down along its path. Damage was to 10-12 structures, mainly to the roofs. A camper trailer was blown over and a garage was moved off its foundation.

The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS StormData.

Western Lucas County EF1

County:
 Lucas
Location:
 west of Whitehouse
Begin Time:
 11:00 PM EDT
EF Scale
EF1
Wind Speed
86-110 MPH
Max. Path Width
100 yards
Path Length
4 miles

A tornado with a rating of EF1 first touched down at State Route 64 and the county line. The tornado moved northeast to the intersection of Reed and Spencer Road. Damage to trees occurred along the path. Some damage also occurred to roofs of homes and some out-buildings.

The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS StormData.

Northern Wood & Western Ottawa County EF4

County:
 Wood & Ottawa
Location:
 East of Perrysburg
Begin Time:
 11:20 PM EDT
End Time:

11:30 PM EDT

EF Scale
EF4
Wind Speed
 170-175 MPH
Max. Path Width:
 300-400 yards
Path Length
8-10 Miles
Fatalities:
 5
Injuries:
 Numerous

A team of National Weather Service Meteorologists performed an extensive survey of the tornado path in northeast Wood and western Ottawa counties. It was determined that a tornado with an intensity of EF4 with winds of approximately 170-175 MPH moved through the area.

The tornado first touched down near I-80 and Oregon Rd. (east of Perrysburg) at 11:20 PM EDT, moved across the south side of Moline, near Metcalf Airport, across the northwest side of Millbury, into Ottawa county following Trowbridge Rd., and finally lifting at 11:35 PM EDT just west of Clay Center.

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