Florida home collapses after tornado, severe thunderstorm hits Seminole County, officials

Longwood family devastated to see tornado damage

A Longwood neighborhood was badly hit by an EF2 tornado on Monday. FOX 35 spoke with families that had to seek cover at the storm's peak.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A confirmed tornado touched down Monday morning north of Orlando in Seminole County, knocking down trees and powerlines, as well as causing at least one home to collapse, officials said.

Several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued Monday morning across Central Florida as a line of storms moved through during the early morning hours.

Florida house collapses during severe storm

What we know:

According to Seminole County Fire Rescue, the home was located on Blue Iris in Longwood, Florida. There were two people inside the home and both were unhurt.

Home collapses after tornado rips through Longwood

A home collapsed on Blue Iris in Longwood, Florida, due to severe weather Monday, with another nearby home sustaining damage, officials confirmed. The home suffered an 80% structural collapse. There were two people in the home. Luckily, they were both in the uncollapsed portion and were left uninjured.

Officials said nearly 80% of the home collapsed. It happened as severe thunderstorms – and a tornado – moved through the area.

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Two people were incredibly unhurt after a home collapsed Monday morning in Longwood, Florida after severe weather and a tornado touched down. Photo credit: Seminole County Fire Rescue

Surveying the damage

Emergency responders are evaluating the area for additional damage, and a Unified Command has been established in coordination with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management.

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