Chillicothe, Ohio: Rare Tornado Touches Down, Causing Minor Damage

Rare Tornado Tears Through Chillicothe, Causing Minor DamageRare Tornado Tears Through Chillicothe, Causing Minor Damage Chillicothe, Ohio – A rare and unexpected tornado touched down in Chillicothe on Wednesday afternoon, causing minor damage to property and infrastructure. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado as an EF-1 with winds reaching up to 100 mph. The tornado struck around 3:45 p.m., moving from southwest to northeast across the city. It caused downed trees, damaged power lines, and tore off sections of roofing from several buildings. One warehouse sustained significant damage to its exterior walls. No injuries were reported, but several roads were closed due to fallen debris and power outages. The Chillicothe Municipal Utilities Department responded quickly to restore power to affected areas. “This was a rare and unusual event for this time of year,” said Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney. “We’re grateful that there were no injuries, and our crews are working hard to clean up the damage.” The tornado caused a brief moment of panic among residents, as many had never witnessed such a severe weather event in Chillicothe. However, the community quickly rallied together to help clean up and support those affected. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Ross County at 3:40 p.m. However, the tornado moved faster than expected, and some residents reported receiving the warning only minutes before the storm hit. The tornado is being investigated by the National Weather Service, and a full assessment of the damage is underway.