VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The National Weather Service will be in DeLand Wednesday to survey damage from a EF2 tornado that destroyed homes and buildings Tuesday.
We are sending a team to DeLand tomorrow, along with @VCEmergencyInfo, to survey the damage from a likely tornado.
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) August 19, 2020
Please stay out of the area tonight as first responders continue their work. Conditions are not safe due to many downed trees & power lines.
Residents across DeLand reported significant storm damage after a possible tornado badly damaged homes and downed trees and power lines Tuesday afternoon.
PHOTOS: DeLand damage after severe storms, a possible tornado
The Red Cross said it is continuing to help residents who were displaced by the storm.
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Red Cross disaster workers continue to arrive in DeLand to support residents displaced by today's storm. If you need assistance, please visit us in the Lowe's parking lot, 303 E International Speedway Blvd, or call 1-800 RED CROSS to report your needs. pic.twitter.com/NfDBxwSuqj
— Red Cross Central FL (@RedCrossCFL) August 19, 2020
Video captured by DeLand city officials showed flooded streets and cars stuck. A flood warning remains in effect.
LIVE RADAR: Storms damage home, flood streets and down powerlines, trees in DeLand, see pictures
The city tweeted for commuters to avoid New York Avenue at Florida Avenue.
Avoid New York Avenue at Florida Avenue. pic.twitter.com/4JQi8k5TSg
— City of DeLand (@CityofDeLand) August 18, 2020
A short-lived tornado warning hit Volusia County around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, but left significant storm damage.
One viewer sent in this video of what appears to be a funnel cloud over Volusia County:
Significant storm damage, Pine St, DeLand pic.twitter.com/hj1NE7PvjM
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) August 18, 2020
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