Volusia County

Tornado damages homes and downs powerlines, trees in DeLand, National Weather Service says

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.

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.

Video captured by DeLand city officials showed flooded streets and cars stuck. A flood warning remains in effect.

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The city tweeted for commuters to avoid New York Avenue at Florida Avenue.

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:

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.