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.

LIVE RADAR: Storms damage home, flood streets and down powerlines, trees in DeLand, see pictures

WATCH: Possible tornado damages homes and downs powerlines, trees in DeLand Officials across Volusia County are reporting “significant” storm after storms rolled through the area Tuesday afternoon.

Flooding in DeLand Flooding was captured in DeLand.

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:

Upper rotation Upper rotation was caught on camera in Volusia County.

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