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Clark Co. tornado traveled over 20 miles, 6th tornado confirmed in Ohio, NWS says

CLARK COUNTY — The National Weather Service has provided an update on the path of the tornado that ripped through Clark County, as well as confirmed another tornado that touched down Wednesday.

>> National Weather Service confirms 5 tornadoes touched down in Ohio Saturday

The NWS released an updated damage survey that said the tornado that an EF2 tornado that started in Springfield traveled a total of 21.3 miles.

They said this was discovered after reviewing aerial footage from the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

>> RELATED: Video shows destruction left by tornado that traveled nearly 19 miles

The agency also increased the estimated maximum windspeeds from 120 mph to 130 mph after seeing a complete collapse of a metal hanger at the Madison County Airport.

The NWS’ Pittsburgh post also confirmed an EF2 tornado touched down in Monroe County, Ohio. Making it the state’s sixth tornado Wednesday.


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