April 9, 2021 in Local, Top Stories

WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES SUMMARY OF PLEASANT HILL TORNADO

The National Weather Service issued their survey summary this morning of the tornado that hit Cumberland County yesterday. It was rated an EF-0 with winds of 85 miles per hour. Its path length was nearly 6 miles (5.8) and the maximum width was 125 yards.

The tornado rapidly spun up near Highway 70 and Browntown Road causing minor tree damage. The tornado then moved directly into the Pleasant Hill community where several structures were damaged including the elementary school and a nursing home along with a few other buildings. Most of these structures sustained portions of the roof lost, glass broken, and/or siding damage. At this point, the tornado was the strongest and widest here.

The tornado then travelled along Bud Tanner Road causing mostly downed trees,  although there were a couple of homes with minor roof and siding damage. Minor tree damage continued to be observed on Claysville Road and Stonecrest Loop where the tornado weakened considerably and finally dissipated.



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