February 2, 2007

The New Smyrna Beach Tornado

Aerial view of tornado track near New Smyrna Beach click for before and after images click for before and after images click for before and after images
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This tornado formed in eastern Volusia County to the east of Interstate 95 at 4:22 am and remained on the ground until 4:25 am when it reached the intracoastal waterway in New Smyrna Beach. Post storm surveys indicated the tornado reached a peak intensity of EF-1 (100-105 mph) and had a track length of 3 miles.
Damage Photographs (from New Smyrna Beach area)

Damage to home
Damage to home in
New Smyrna Beach

Damage to home
Damage to home in
New Smyrna Beach

Damage to home
Damage to home in
New Smyrna Beach
 
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