OHIO — The National Weather Service confirmed four EF-1 tornadoes touched down amongst the severe storms earlier this week in Ohio.

What You Need To Know

  • EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Richland, Ashland, Morrow and Knox counties

  • The tornadoes touched down June 13

  • The tornadoes varied in length with one traveling 7.1 miles

  • Damage contained buildings being destroyed and uprooted trees

The National Weather Service conducted a storm damage survey in conjunction with Emergency Management Officials in Richland, Ashland and Pike Counties.

The EF-1 tornado touched down three miles west of Newville at 11:33 p.m. on June 13 with winds between 86-110 mph. The tornado destroyed an outbuilding near Possum Run Road and Snyder Road before moving east. 

It remained south of Pleasant Hill and produced tree damage in Mohican State Park. 

NWS also conducted a storm damage survey alongside first responders in Morrow County where an EF-1 tornado, with 86-110 mph winds touched down in Mount Gilead. The tornado tracked southeast before dissipating near the intersection of Township Road 84 and Township Road 91. It traveled a total of 3.1 miles. 

The cost of damage is unknown at this time and no injuries have been reported according to the NWS. 

There were many uprooted and damaged trees and numerous farm buildings sustained damage. Some buildings lost a roof while others had compromised walls. Farm equipment was displaced including a trailer which was thrown 30 yards. Near Township Road 86 numberous 2-by-4-inch planks were embedded in sides and roofs of structures.

The NWS confirmed a third tornado in southeast Morrow to Knox counties. The tornado was an EF-1 and touched down near Chesterville on June 13 at 11:22 p.m. The tornado traveled southeast crossing Township Road 180 before crossing into Knox County and dissipating. It traveled 7.1 miles.

Cost of damage is unknown and no injuries have been reported. 

On Thursday afternoon, the NWS stated that a fourth tornado track was found near Kincaid Springs in Pike County. It happened shortly after 7 p.m. and was on the ground for about 2 miles. The tornado damaged trees and a garage and did not cause injuries.