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EF4 Tornado — Van Wert County, Ohio — February 18, 1992

Van Wert County, OH

40 yd wide2.8 mi longmoved N
Shaded band = damage-path width · animated dot traces direction of travel

Event stats

EF ratingEF4
Date & timeFebruary 18, 1992 · 4:10 PM
Path length2.8 mi
Max width40 yd
Injuries6
Fatalities0

Details

A EF4 tornado was recorded in Van Wert County, OH, tracking roughly 2.8 miles with a maximum width of about 40 yards. The historical record notes 6 injuries and no fatalities. Details are drawn from NOAA/SPC and may be incomplete or generalized.

Historical record from public weather datasets.

Record details

Counties affected
Van Wert County
Start coordinates
40.7300, -84.5700
End coordinates
40.7300, -84.5700
Source
NOAA/SPC
Data status
Historical Record

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