The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed a tornado in Wilkes County on Thursday night.
The NWS survey confirms an EF-1 tornado moved two miles north-northeast starting from 2.2 Miles south-southwest of Wilkesboro (Start Lat/Lon: 36.12./-81.17) at 6:45 PM to Main Street in Wilkesboro (End Lat/Lon: 36.15N/81.16W) at 6:48 PM.
The path width was 300 yards. Estimated peak wind speed of 105-110 mph, according to the survey.
Numerous soft and hardwood trees were damaged or blown down, a tree fell on a house, an outbuilding was destroyed and numerous shingles were blown off homes, according to the NWS report.
Tree on home near US 421/NC 18 in Wilkesboro, NC. Photo: NWS Survey
Tree on home off Corporation Street in Wilkesboro, NC. Photo: NWS Survey
Tornado track map courtesy of National Weather Service – Blacksburg
Public Information StatementNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA1130 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024…NWS Damage Survey for 04/11/24 Tornado Event….Wilkesboro Tornado…Rating: EF-1Estimated Peak Wind: 105-110 mphPath Length /statute/: 2.0 milesPath Width /maximum/: 300 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 0Start Date: APR 11 2024Start Time: 645 PM EDTStart Location: 2.2 Miles SSW Wilkesboro, NCStart Lat/Lon: 36.12./-81.17End Date: APR 11 2024End Time: 648 PM EDTEnd Location: Main Street Wilkesboro, NCEnd Lat/Lon: 36.15/-81.16Numerous softwood and hardwood trees were damaged or blown down.One tree fell on a house. One outbuilding was destroyed. Shingleswere blown off some homes.EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into thefollowing categories:EF0…..65 to 85 mphEF1…..86 to 110 mphEF2…..111 to 135 mphEF3…..136 to 165 mphEF4…..166 to 200 mphEF5…..>200 mphNOTE:The information in this statement is preliminary and subject tochange pending final review of the event and publication in NWSStorm Data.Special thanks to Wilkes County Emergency Management for theirhelp with this survey.
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