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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF0 |
| -- Length | 0.49 Miles |
| -- Width | 200 Yards |
| State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| County/Area | ALLEGHENY |
| WFO | PBZ |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2007-08-09 13:50 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 1W OPTION |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 40.43/-79.9931 |
| End Date | 2007-08-09 13:51 EST-5 |
| End Location | 0W OPTION |
| End Lat/Lon | 40.43/-79.9838 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 100.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | Three separate mesoscale convective systems moved across Southeast Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia, and Garrett county Maryland. Widespread wind damage, flash flooding, and an EF0 tornado occurred during the event. The tornado touched down in the West End of Pittsburgh. Significant flash flooding occurred in Millvale in Allegheny county. |
| Event Narrative | An NWS Survey found and EF0 tornado touched down in the West End area of Pittsburgh affecting areas along Toledo, Municipal, and Greenway Streets. Numerous trees were snapped and power lines were down. There was some structural damage to a few homes and buildings. Maximum estimated winds were 85 MPH. |
Event Map:
Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 17.105M | 0.00K | |||||||
| NATRONA HGTS | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| GLENSHAW | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:30 | EST-5 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| INGOMAR | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:30 | EST-5 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LOWER BURRELL | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| LOOKABOUGH CORNERS | ARMSTRONG CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| PENN HILLS | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:48 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K | |
| VERONA | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 07:50 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| FORBES ROAD | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 08:15 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| SHALECREST | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 08:15 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| WHITE | INDIANA CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 08:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| EXPORT | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 08:25 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K | |
| MURRYSVILLE | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 08:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| BLAIRSVILLE | INDIANA CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 09:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K | |
| BEAVER | BEAVER CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 13:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| WAYNESBURG | GREENE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 13:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| UNIONTOWN | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 13:45 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| OPTION | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 13:50 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| HIGHCLIFF | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 13:55 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| PITTSBURGH | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 74 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 250.00K | 0.00K |
| PITTSBURGH | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:05 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| OPTION | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:14 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K |
| CECIL | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| MILLVALE | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:20 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.000M | 0.00K | |
| WASHINGTON | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| LATROBE | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
| MT PLEASANT | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 5.00K | 0.00K |
| ALIQUIPPA | BEAVER CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:40 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| MONESSEN | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:40 | EST-5 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| MT HERMAN | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 14:40 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| ALIQUIPPA | BEAVER CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| LATROBE | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| LATROBE | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LEITH | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| MORRISVILLE | GREENE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| UNIONTOWN | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| GLENSHAW | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:03 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| GREENSBURG | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:03 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 40.00K | 0.00K |
| ALLENPORT | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:05 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K | |
| BROWNSVILLE | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:18 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K | |
| ELLSWORTH | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 15:30 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K | |
| ELLSWORTH | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 16:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| MASONTOWN | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 16:25 | EST-5 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LATROBE | WESTMORELAND CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 17:10 | EST-5 | Heavy Rain | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| DUCK RUN | LAWRENCE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 17:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K |
| BEAVER FALLS | BEAVER CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 17:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ALIQUIPPA | BEAVER CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K | |
| SHALECREST | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:00 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| WILKINSBURG | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:07 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 25.00K | 0.00K | |
| ROSEDALE | ALLEGHENY CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| PLEASANT HILL | LAWRENCE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| FORDYCE | GREENE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| MARIANNA | WASHINGTON CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 18:50 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| CONNELLSVILLE | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 19:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 30.00K | 0.00K | |
| NEWELL | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 19:00 | EST-5 | Flash Flood | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K | |
| CONNELLSVILLE | FAYETTE CO. | PA | 08/09/2007 | 19:20 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 75.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 17.105M | 0.00K |
