UPDATED: National Weather Service investigating confirmed tornado damage

The National Weather Service in Wilmington is currently investigating multiple confirmed tornadoes that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 28.

As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, the NWS has confirmed:

• An EF-2 tornado occurred near Springfield in Clark County. The survey continues this afternoon and may include reported damage in Madison County near the Summerford area.

• An EF-2 tornado that first touched down in the Blacklick area in Franklin County. The tornado weakened to EF-1 magnitude as it entered Licking County. 

• An EF-1 tornado occurred in Hilliard in Franklin County. Damage occurred in a short path north of Roberts Road.

• An EF-1 tornado occurred east of London in Madison County. Damage occurred along a northeast path, ending just south of West Jefferson. 

• A tornado occurred in the Riverside area in Montgomery County. The tornado continued into Greene County before weakening.

Additional information, including tornado estimated maximum wind speeds and track data, will be made available later Wednesday evening. 

A final assessment, including results of the survey, are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information 
Statement Wednesday evening or Thursday.

The storm survey information will also be available at http://weather.gov/iln.

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