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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC
440 NOUS42 KRAH 100029 PNSRAH NCZ043-101230- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT National Weather Service Raleigh NC 829 PM EDT Fri Aug 9 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 08/08/24 Lucama NC Tornado Event... Lucama, Wilson County NC Tornado... Rating: EF-3 Estimated Peak Wind: 140 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.0 miles Path Width /maximum/: 200 yards Fatalities: 1 Injuries: 0 Start Date: August 8, 2024 Start Time: 2:45 AM EDT Start Location: 2.3 NE Lucama Start Lat/Lon: 35.69/-78.07 End Date: August 8, 2024 End Time: 2:54 AM EDT End Location: 4.5 NW Lucama End Lat/Lon: 35.66/-77.97 Survey Summary: A tornado touched down near Hwy 301 about 2.3 NE Lucama then proceeded NW for approximately 6 miles before lifting 4.5 NW Lucama. Numerous trees were snapped and several homes were severely damaged along Scott Church Rd. One home has considerable roof damage with roofing covering removed. The tornado continued NW and did severe damage to Springfield Middle School where several sections of the roof were completely removed and several exterior and load bearing walls were blown out. At this location, wind was estimated to be 140 mph, which puts this tornado at the EF-3 level on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado continued moving to the northwest, and along Lloyd Road a two story home completely collapsed after all four walls were blown over. It was here that one fatality occurred. The winds at this location were estimated to be 140 mph. The tornado lifted shortly after crossing Governor Hunt Rd, where a barn was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The National Weather Service would like to extend a special thanks to the Wilson County Emergency Management for their assistance during the survey. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$