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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
836 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024 /736 PM CDT Wed Aug 7 2024/


...NWS Damage Survey for August 6 Tornado Event...


.Saint Joseph County Michigan...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  8.46 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             08/06/2024
Start Time:             08:19 AM EDT
Start Location:         2 W Howardsville / St. Joseph County / MI
Start Lat/Lon:          42.0333 / -85.7616

End Date:               08/06/2024
End Time:               08:33 AM EDT
End Location:           1 NNW Three Rivers / St. Joseph County / MI
End Lat/Lon:            41.9616 / -85.6348

Survey Summary:

A tornado touched down Tuesday morning at the county line border,
just north of Lewis Lake. The tornado did significant tree damage
and snapped power poles along the entirety of Berry Ln. The
tornado moved southeast towards Day Rd where it reached maximum
width of approximately 700 yards. Here, a well anchored
manufactured home was slid approximately 5 feet off its
foundation, along with significant tree damage. Near the
intersection of Bent Rd. and Floating Bridge Rd. the tornado
completely destroyed a barn. Farther east on Floating Bridge Rd.,
the tornado removed a two-story barn roof completely off and
moved it about 30 feet away. The tornado reached maximum
intensity of EF-2 along Floating Bridge Rd. Another barn roof
received major roof damage, the residence`s roof was partially
removed, and significant tree damage was also observed. The
tornado continued southeast crossing Mount Zion Rd with major
tree damage and center pivots being overturned.  Near Pulver and
Null Rd., 8 power poles were snapped, an irrigation pivot was
twisted, and minor/moderate roof damage was observed to three
homes. Farther southeast along Cowling Rd, a well constructed
shed was moved 20-30ft away from its foundation and part of the
structure was thrown into the Rocky River. Finally, the tornado
caused minor roof damage to a warehouse along N. Main St in Three
Rivers. While a portion of the roof was thrown into the trees
across the street, it is believed this is where the tornado
terminated.

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>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.


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