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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
359 PM EDT Wed Mar 26 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 03/16/25 Saint Marys Tornado...

..Saint Marys Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/16/2025
Start Time:             02:22 PM EDT
Start Location:         6 ESE East Branch Dam / Elk County / PA
Start Lat/Lon:          41.4934 / -78.4747

End Date:               03/16/2025
End Time:               02:23 PM EDT
End Location:           6 E East Branch Dam / Elk County / PA
End Lat/Lon:            41.5007 / -78.4738

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service in State College has confirmed an
EF-1 Tornado along North Fork Rd in Elk County occurring on Sunday
Mar 16, 2025. Maximum winds are estimated at 100 mph.

The tornado damage began on North Fork Rd just north of West
Creek Road in Saint Marys at around 2:22 PM EDT on Mar 16. The
tornado was on the ground for less than one minute, but downed
hundreds of trees as it moved approximately 0.5 mile toward the
NNE before dissipating. The damage was concentrated within a swath
about 200 yards wide.

Local residents impacted by the tornado noted that N Fork Rd was
blocked by downed trees for several days. Many of the trees were
pine, spruce, and hemlock. Most of the trees were uprooted, but
several were snapped. Utility poles were also downed. One resident
noted that he had a window blown in and a barn roof partially
lifted.

We thank the Civil Air Patrol and PEMA for sharing imagery
critical to the survey. We also extend our gratitude to the local
residents who shared their experiences with us.

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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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Colbert