WILMINGTON, OH – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington, Ohio, has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Fayette County near Jeffersonville on the evening of Sunday, March 30, 2025. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 90 mph, traveled nearly four miles, causing damage to structures and trees along its path. This was one of four that touched down during the severe weather storm. The three others were located at West Chester, Corwin and Monroe.
The NWS damage survey revealed that the tornado began approximately two miles west of Jeffersonville along State Route 734, east of West Lancaster Road NW, at 9:35 PM EDT. Initial damage was limited to minor tree damage.
The tornado intensified as it crossed Jeffersonville-West Lancaster Road, reaching low-end EF-1 strength. At this location, an outbuilding was destroyed, and two other buildings sustained significant roof damage. Several hardwood trees were also snapped. Debris was scattered across a field for over half a mile east of the road.
Further east, damage was observed at the Jefferson Industrial Park, including downed power poles and removed metal roof panels from a service station. The tornado’s path continued into Jefferson Crossing, where numerous RVs were flipped at an RV business. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing Interstate 71 at approximately 9:39 PM EDT, about one mile east-northeast of Jeffersonville.
The tornado’s path was approximately 3.91 miles long, with a maximum width of 250 yards. Fortunately, no fatalities or injuries were reported.
The NWS classified the tornado as an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which rates tornadoes based on wind speed and damage. An EF-1 tornado is characterized by winds between 86 and 110 mph.
The National Weather Service Wilmington extended its gratitude to Fayette County Ohio Emergency Management for their assistance in conducting the damage survey.
It is important to note that the information provided in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data.
