Home Weather 

Story

Residents Think Small Tornado To Blame For Storm Damage

Posted: 4:47 pm EDT April 8, 2004Updated: 5:26 pm EDT April 8, 2004

Storms, Thursday, did damage to homes near Highway 11 and Reynolds Road in western Volusia County. Residents have little doubt that it was, indeed, a small tornado that ripped through their neighborhood on Thursday afternoon.

The storm damaged four homes and knocked down countless trees, limbs, power lines and fences.

A section of roof from Gerald and Carmen Aponte's home was torn off and ended caught up in a tree while tiles were scattered all the way to the road. Their antenna was snapped at the base and, sadly, several of their pet birds were killed in the storm.

Just across the street, the storm took out an old oak tree in the front yard and destroyed a horse shed. Supports and fences for ferneries were ripped out by the wind.

Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries. A lot of people were home at the time of the storm.

Still, though, for residents it is very upsetting. "Yes, I was in town and came home to find this all like this. [It's] shocking, scary to see it all," says resident Claudine Lungren.

Work is underway as crews try to clean up and electricity is restored. Regardless, it's a big mess that will take quite some time to recover from.

Detailed Forecast

Ben Smith
The latest forecast from Severe Weather Center 9 Meteorologist Ben Smith.
Meteorologist Profile

Mostly cloudy skies today a little morning fog. Only an isolated shower. Rain chances will increase as our next system arrives on Sunday.

Today: Mostly cloudy with only a passing shower. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds at 5-10 mph. Coverage 10%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with areas of fog redeveloping. Lows in the middle 60s.

Sunday: Patchy morning fog, with mostly cloudy skies and a 30% rain coverage by afternoon, high in the lower 80s.

3 - Day Forecast
Sat
Partly Cloudy
81
Sun
Cloudy
82
Mon
Chance of Rain
83
Orange County
Mostly cloudy skies today a little morning fog. Only an isolated shower. Rain chances will increase as our next system arrives on Sunday.

Today: Mostly cloudy with only a passing shower. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds at 5-10 mph. Coverage 10%.

Tonight: Partly cloudy with areas of fog redeveloping. Lows in the middle 60s.

Sunday: Patchy morning fog, with mostly cloudy skies and a 30% rain coverage by afternoon, high in the lower 80s.

Weather And Traffic Livestream

Watch WFTV.com's livestream of Weather & Traffic! Live DOPPLER 9 HD radar, FUTURE TRACK 9, updates from the meteorologists in SEVERE WEATHER CENTER 9 and live traffic information with LIVE TRAFFIC TRACKER!
WEATHER & TRAFFIC TOGETHER

Check For Featured Opportunities