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Event Details:
| Event | Tornado |
| -- Scale | EF1 |
| -- Length | 0.22 Miles |
| -- Width | 25 Yards |
| State | PENNSYLVANIA |
| County/Area | WAYNE |
| WFO | BGM |
| Report Source | NWS Storm Survey |
| NCEI Data Source | CSV |
| Begin Date | 2018-05-15 14:05 EST-5 |
| Begin Location | 2WNW PROMPTON |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 41.5898/-75.3719 |
| End Date | 2018-05-15 14:06 EST-5 |
| End Location | 2WNW PROMPTON |
| End Lat/Lon | 41.589/-75.3678 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 50.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | An intense cold front move through central New York and northeast Pennsylvania during the afternoon of the 15th. This front produced a major squall line which eventually evolved into a derecho with estimated wind speeds of up to 115 mph in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. The derecho moved into Sullivan County, New York with winds just shy of 100 mph. Thousands of trees were snapped and uprooted along at least a 35 mile path with many homes damaged from falling trees and high winds. |
| Event Narrative | A weak tornado touched down on the eastern shore of Keen Lake, approximately 120 yards from the coastline. Most of the damage observed with the tornado was noted near the touchdown point, where several (mostly) pine trees were snapped and uprooted. Damage to homes in the area was also noted, as well as the loss of gutters and mesh screening for porches. Minor roof damage was also seen, as trees were snapped along the path. A weakly convergent path, and sporadic tree damage, continued along the tornado's path before lifting in an open field just under one-quarter of a mile east-southeast of its touchdown point. |
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 | 434.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| NORTH TOWANDA | BRADFORD CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:17 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| NEW ALBANY | BRADFORD CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:25 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| DIMOCK | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:30 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SOUTH MONTROSE | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| GIBSON | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:36 | EST-5 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| KINGSLEY | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:37 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| HARFORD | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:46 | EST-5 | Hail | 2.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| CLIFFORD | SUSQUEHANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 13:57 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| PROMPTON | WAYNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:05 | EST-5 | Tornado | EF1 | 0 | 0 | 50.00K | 0.00K |
| WAYMART | WAYNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 96 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| WEST SCRANTON | LACKAWANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:06 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| LEHMAN | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:10 | EST-5 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SWEET VLY | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:10 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| CALKINS | WAYNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:15 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 100 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 100.00K | 0.00K |
| BUSH PATCH | LACKAWANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:16 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 60 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| NANTICOKE | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:16 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| ARCHBALD | LACKAWANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:17 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| PRINGLE | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:20 | EST-5 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WILKES BARRE | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:21 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 15.00K | 0.00K |
| CLARKS GREEN | LACKAWANNA CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:29 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 20.00K | 0.00K |
| DURYEA | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:29 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 1.00K | 0.00K |
| ROWLAND | PIKE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:29 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| LACKAWAXEN | PIKE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:30 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| SHOHOLA | PIKE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:35 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NANTICOKE | LUZERNE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 14:56 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 2.00K | 0.00K |
| BUSHKILL | PIKE CO. | PA | 05/15/2018 | 15:05 | EST-5 | Thunderstorm Wind | 50 kts. EG | 0 | 0 | 10.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 0 | 0 | 434.00K | 0.00K |
