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NWS confirms 3rd EF-0 tornado in Clinton County

Third EF0 tornado confirmed in Clinton County FILE PHOTO

CLINTON — A third tornado touched down in Clinton County in April amid severe storms.

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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Monday that a third EF0 tornado hit Clinton County overnight on April 3.

This one touched down in the far southern part of the county, just north of St. Martin at the Clinton-Brown county line.

The NWS had previously reported that two tornadoes moved through Clinton County on April 3.

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This tornado was determined to be an EF-0 with peak wind speeds of 80 mph.

It appeared to have started on Chaney Road, barely on the Clinton County side of the Clinton-Brown county line, according to NWS.

Roof damage was observed on an outbuilding, while a barn was overturned, and large trees were knocked over on Weisflock Road.

The last damage was reported on Oakgrove Road. A barn was destroyed, and tree damage was noted, NWS said.

Storm Center 7 says this brings the statewide tornado count to 11, including six across the region.

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