EF0 tornado in Brevard County, Florida

A National Weather Service Melbourne damage survey confirms that

a brief EF-0 tornado touched down initially in the River Groves

mobile home community in Micco. The tornado continued to the east-

southeast into the Summit Cove Condominiums complex before

crossing US-1 and emerging into the Indian River Lagoon near the

Sebastian River Marina and Boatyard. The tornado was on the

ground for approximately 0.5 miles, had a maximum width of

approximately 100 yards, and peak winds estimated between 65-75

mph.

Damage was first noted near Love Ct. where the tornado touched

down at approximately 536 pm EDT. Brevard County Emergency

Management conducted an initial assessment and documented between

25-30 structures with at least minor damage in the River Groves

community, primarily along Love Ct., Cherish Dr., and River Groves

Dr. These homes suffered partial damage to carports, awnings,

siding, and skirting. Additionally, several structures lost

portions of their roof when the attached carport or porch awnings

were torn away from the home.

The tornado continued east-southeast toward the Summit Cove

Condominiums complex where some damage was noted to trees near

the clubhouse, as well as siding on nearby homes, on Summit Cove

Dr. The system crossed US-1 before emerging into the Indian River

Lagoon near the Sebastian River Marina & Boatyard, where several

boats were moved from their storage rack. An eyewitness indicates the

tornado briefly became a waterspout before dissipating.

There are no known direct injuries or fatalities as a result of

the tornado.

Strong thunderstorms produced golf ball sized hail, gusty winds, and a tornado along the Brevard and Treasure Coasts.