EF-1 tornado leaves 3 hurt, buildings damaged along Florida Panhandle
A tornado-producing storm rolled Into Escambia County around 4:30 p.m., causing significant roof damage to a large building, toppling power lines and leaving a trail of debris in its wake.
EF-1 tornado seen near Pensacola, Florida
An EF-1 tornado was spotted in this video recorded on Feb. 11, 2025 near Pensacola, Florida. A National Weather Service survey team confirmed EF-1 damages from the twister.
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Multiple buildings suffered damage when an EF-1 tornado swept through a neighborhood near Pensacola, Florida on Tuesday evening.
The storm rolled into Escambia County around 4:30 p.m., causing significant roof damage to a large building, toppling power lines and leaving a trail of debris in its wake.
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Escambia County officials told FOX Weather three people suffered injuries in the storm, with two taken to a local hospital, but the extent of their injuries was not given. The third person didn't need hospitalization.
The National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama sent a storm survey team to the area Wednesday morning and confirmed the damage was caused by a tornado.
According to the survey team, the tornado had maximum winds up to 95 mph and lasted about a half mile. The tornado first touched down south of Copter Road, pushing and overturning boats. The twister then moved northeast into an industrial complex, causing significant damage to the roofing.
Severe weather remains a threat through Wednesday in the South with NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center giving a level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather.