NWS confirms EF-2 tornado damaged homes, flipped car in Palm Coast

PALM COAST, Fla. – The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado damaged several homes and overturned a vehicle early Thursday in Palm Coast, officials said.

The survey from NWS said the tornado initially touched down near Belle Terre Parkway and Pine Lakes Parkway, traveling northeast through the “B section” of Palm Coast.

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The NWS said several homes in the path of the tornado had significant roof damage and a minivan was flipped onto its side along Birchwood Drive.

“I have great empathy for all of the folks in this general area because I used to own a house not two or three homes from here, and I had a tree land in the center of my kitchen coming right through the roof,” Mayor David Alfin said.

The city of Palm Coast posted on Facebook early Thursday that the damage was centered in the area of Barrington Drive.

“This neighborhood is closed off to all traffic at this time due to downed trees and power lines and significant damage to properties,” the post stated. “Please avoid the area.”

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said no injuries have been reported. The Palm Coast Fire Department, Flagler County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office were called to the scene.

Residents who need assistance can go to Parkview Church at 5435 Belle Terre Parkway until at least 12 p.m. on Thursday.

If you have photos of storm damage, please upload to the sheriff’s office and include the address in the description. Click here to upload.

Strong storms rocked Central Florida all morning, prompting severe weather warnings.