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Maumee Bay State Park reopens boardwalk that was damaged in 2023 tornado

The trail's southern loop remains closed.
Credit: Maumee Bay State Park

OREGON, Ohio — The boardwalk at Maumee Bay State Park has reopened, more than a year after it was damaged in a tornado outbreak

According to a social media post from the park, the boardwalk reopened on Sept. 13. In addition to its repairs, the park has built a "bird's nest" observation deck. 

We are excited to share great news! The Maumee Bay State Park BOARDWALK IS NOW OPEN!! Come on out this beautiful weekend...

Posted by Maumee Bay State Park on Friday, September 13, 2024

The bottom of the "large loop" remains under construction, the park said. A map below, provided by the park, shows the extent of the closure. 

Credit: Maumee Bay State Park

EARLIER COVERAGE: Tenth tornado confirmed by National Weather Service

The boardwalk was damaged during a June 15, 2023 tornado outbreak. According to the National Weather Service, the EF-0 tornado touched down at 6:20 p.m. and was on the ground for eight minutes. 

Credit: Maumee Bay State Park

The NWS also said a waterspout developed 0.8 miles north of South Shore Park over Maumee Bay. The waterspout tracked just north of the Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center and moved onshore.

Several trees blew over and damaged the boardwalk.

LOCAL HEADLINES: Not so mighty Maumee: Drought conditions impacting hydrology of rivers in Ohio

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