Public works first responders and public works community supporters
March 7, 2024, proved to be a stormy day for most Ohio residents as an ominous storm system made its way into the state from the west.
Before the day ended, eight confirmed tornadoes touched down, bringing the state total for the year to an astounding 17. The Ohio tornado season typically peaks between April and June.
One EF3 tornado began at 7:29 p.m. just east of Interstate 75 in Auglaize County. It traveled 31 miles before ending near West Mansfield in Logan County.
An EF3 tornado is a classification of tornado intensity on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which is used to estimate the wind speeds and damage potential of tornadoes (see scale). The wind speed of an EF3 tornado ranges from 136 to 165 miles per hour (218 to 266 kilometers per hour) and can cause significant damage to structures and landscapes, as witnessed in the Logan County event, which directly impacted the Indian Lake communities of Lakeview, Orchard Island, and Russels Point.
