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NOUS41 KILN 131620 PNSILN OHZ055-131730- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1220 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...NWS Wilmington preliminary survey results in Franklin County Ohio... The National Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH conducted a storm damage survey with Franklin County Ohio Emergency Management. This survey evaluated storm damage from severe thunderstorms that moved across the area during the morning of Tuesday, August 11. The survey team evaluated damage in Upper Arlington, particularly around Upper Arlington High School and along Zollinger Road. Some of the worst tree damage was observed just east of Upper Arlington High School along Mount Holyoke Road, Wellesley Drive, Halstead Road, Pickwick Drive and N Star Road. There were no visible signs of a tornadic circulation or a covergent pattern and therefore the survey team determined that damage in Upper Arlington was a result of straight line winds that were 90 to 100 mph. The survey team also evaluated damage in south Columbus, particularly from E Hinman Avenue eastward across Parsons Avenue, impacting Barack Park, and extending as far east as Fairwood Avenue. The damage in this area exhibited a convergent pattern. In addition to tree damage, there was structural damage that included roof damage to some homes and businesses. This tornado reached EF1 intensity. A final assessment related to the tornado, including more detailed results of the survey, are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement in the coming days. $$