Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF0) from KILN

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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
817 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for March 11 2026 Tornado Event...

Three tornadoes have been confirmed from this event, with two
in Shelby County and one in Auglaize County.

.North of Anna / South of Botkins...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.9 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   60 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/11/2026
Start Time:             10:17 AM EDT
Start Location:         2 WNW Anna / Shelby County / OH
Start Lat/Lon:          40.4139 / -84.2007

End Date:               03/11/2026
End Time:               10:20 AM EDT
End Location:           2 N Anna / Shelby County / OH
End Lat/Lon:            40.4269 / -84.1704

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado north
of Anna / south of Botkins in Shelby County, Ohio. This tornado
occurred during the morning hours on Wednesday, March 11,
2026.

The first evidence of tornadic damage from this tornado was
surveyed on Wenger Road. Two barns on one property on Wenger Road
were destroyed. The debris from the barns was scattered in
multiple directions, providing evidence of a tornadic
circulation. Numerous trees were also uprooted or snapped, and a
residence had minor roof damage. Winds at this location were
estimated to be around 80 mph.

To the east of Wenger Road, additional damage was noted on 
Amsterdam Road. A roof was lifted off a barn, and several trees 
were uprooted. On County Road 25 A, more trees were uprooted and a
garage was damaged. It appears this particular tornado ended near
or just west of I-75. The tornadic damage lines up with a weak 
circulation observed on NWS and FAA radar.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Shelby 
County Emergency Management Agency for their assistance with this 
damage survey.

.North of Anna...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.0 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/11/2026
Start Time:             10:18 AM EDT
Start Location:         1 NW Anna / Shelby County / OH
Start Lat/Lon:          40.4089 / -84.1875

End Date:               03/11/2026
End Time:               10:22 AM EDT
End Location:           3 NE Anna / Shelby County / OH
End Lat/Lon:            40.4233 / -84.1336

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado just north
of Anna, Ohio, on the morning of March 11, 2026.

This tornado overturned an RV and damaged siding on a pair of 
properties on Wells Road west of County Road 25A, then downed a 
pair of trees near County Road 25A. It appears the tornado then 
proceeded to cross Interstate 75, where two semi trailers were 
blown over. Further east, the circulation crossed Highland Kies 
Road where a tree was blown down, a shed was destroyed, and 
shingles were blown off a residence and garage. Then, after 
crossing a field, the tornado destroyed a large outbuilding on 
Sidney Freyburg Rd south of Amsterdam Road. Debris from this 
outbuilding was scattered broadly around the property and also 
into the field east of Sidney Freyburg Road before the tornado 
ended. The tornado is being rated an EF0 with a maximum estimated 
wind speed of 80 MPH.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Shelby 
County Emergency Management Agency, for their coordination and 
assistance.

.West of St Johns / South of Uniopolis...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  0.57 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   40 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             03/11/2026
Start Time:             10:22 AM EDT
Start Location:         3 S Uniopolis / Auglaize County / OH
Start Lat/Lon:          40.5557 / -84.0988

End Date:               03/11/2026
End Time:               10:23 AM EDT
End Location:           3 S Uniopolis / Auglaize County / OH
End Lat/Lon:            40.5591 / -84.089

Survey Summary:
The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF0 tornado near St
Johns in Auglaize County, Ohio.

This tornado impacted a couple of properties on US Route 33 just 
west of St Johns. At least three outbuildings sustained heavy 
damage. Debris was carried over a quarter mile to the northeast, 
with some debris deposited in a stand of trees west of State Route
65, although no additional damage was noted in the trees.

The National Weather Service would like to thank the Auglaize 
County Emergency Management Agency for their help.

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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 events and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

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