From the Ada Icon: Tornado confirmed at Hardin Co. fairgrounds
NWS DAMAGE SURVEY__Brief EF1 tornado occurred just south of Kenton in Hardin County at the Kenton County Fairgrounds.
The fairgrounds have issued a letter regarding the extent of damage HERE.
03/26/2026, 08:46 p.m.
EDT Rating: EF1
Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph
Path Length /statute/: 0.13 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards
Survey Summary: The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado near the city of Kenton in Hardin County, Ohio. The peak wind estimates were near 90 mph, resulting in a lower end EF1 classification. Some damage points were caused by winds estimated to be closer to 80 moh or hiaher end EFO.
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