Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF1) from KIND

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Max EF Rating Below: (EF1)

Count by Rating:

EF-1 ⇒ 1

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NOUS43 KIND 291959
PNSIND
INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-292300-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
259 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

...NWS Damage Survey for 12/28/2025 Greene County Tornado Event...


.Linton Tornado...

Rating:                 EF1
Estimated Peak Wind:    100 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.12 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             12/28/2025
Start Time:             07:18 PM EST
Start Location:         1 WSW Linton / Greene County / IN
Start Lat/Lon:          39.0326 / -87.1723

End Date:               12/28/2025
End Time:               07:20 PM EST
End Location:           Linton / Greene County / IN
End Lat/Lon:            39.0351 / -87.1518

Survey Summary:
A line of strong to severe storms moved across central and
southern Indiana on the evening of Sunday December 28th, 2025. As
the line of storms approached Greene County a surge or bowing
segment was noted in the line. This allowed for a quick moving
tornado to impact downtown Linton. The tornado started near the
corner or A Street SW and 6th Street SW and moved northeast
through downtown Linton. The strongest damage was noted along
Main St between West Vincennes St and A Street SW. This is where
damage consistent with an EF1 tornado had occurred. The max winds
are estimated to be around 100 mph. This caused damage to roofs
of masonry buildings in downtown Linton. Splatter of dirt and mud
in a manner consistent with a tornado was found. The tornado
continued to move east-northeast doing damage between A Street NE
and East Vincennes Street.  Additional roof damage and tree
damage was found along the path. The tornado eventually weakened
and lifted shortly after moving past 12th Street NE. 

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EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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