VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Officials in Virginia, Maine, and Florida are assessing damage Monday from major storms over the weekend, including some that caused power outages and wrecked homes.
The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged over 100 buildings, downed trees and caused gas leaks.
The National Weather Service’s Wakefield, Virginia, office confirmed Monday morning that the tornado was rated at EF-3, with wind estimates of 140 mph to 150 mph. It pushed well-built homes off foundations, collapsed exterior walls, and tore entire roofs off according to an agency statement.
No injuries were reported….