Four tornadoes touch down in Ohio confirms National Weather Service

OHIO (WLIO) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes hit the central part of Ohio overnight.

Four tornadoes touch down in Ohio confirms National Weather Service

Investigators from the National Weather Service in Wilmington say the tornadoes were along the I-70 corridor, from western Ohio to just east of Columbus. Two of the tornadoes were categorized as EF-2, with wind speeds between 111 and 135 miles per hour. The other two were labeled as EF-1, with wind speeds of between 86 and 110 miles per hour.

Four tornadoes touch down in Ohio confirms National Weather Service

The storm damaged many homes, uprooted trees, and took out power to thousands of residents. The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base had several buildings damaged. The airport in Madison County also sustained heavy damage.

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