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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
331 NOUS43 KIWX 080036 PNSIWX INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203- 204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025- 081245- 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. && 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. $$