The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado struck Summit County during Tuesday’s storm.
A storm damage team was working in the Richfield and Boston area on Thursday and found that a tornado had moved through the area with an estimated peak speed of 104 mph (167 km/h). The damage path was 3.3 miles (5.32 kilometers) long and a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) wide. No injuries or deaths were reported.
There were power outages and numerous fallen trees near Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Pamela Barnes, the park’s public information officer and director of community involvement, said trails are affected and visitors should exercise caution as they continue to inspect and remove fallen/hazardous trees. As of Thursday morning, Riverview Road has been closed from Boston Mills Road to Stine Road due to debris.
The Canal Exploration Center is closed due to a power outage, but power has been restored at the Boston Mill Visitor Center, Barnes added.
Anyone in the park can report a fallen tree or other hazard by calling 440-546-5945.
EF1 tornadoes also confirmed in Cuyahoga County
Two more tornadoes from Tuesday were confirmed by the NWS on Wednesday. One touched down in Avon Lake in Cuyahoga County and moved 8.42 miles to Lorain. It reached a peak speed of 110 mph and was 200 yards wide. It moved from 3:45 p.m. to 3:56 p.m. The other touched down in Brook Park, also in Cuyahoga County, and moved 17 miles to Bedford. It reached a peak speed of 104 mph and was 350 yards wide. It moved from 3:59 p.m. to 4:22 p.m. Both were rated EF1.
