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Tornado Tears Through 100 Homes Leaving Virginia Beach Community Reeling

A record-breaking tornado wreaked havoc in Virginia Beach over the weekend has left a community in mourning.

Storm footage in Virginia Beach.

Storm footage in Virginia Beach.

Photo Credit: Virginia Beach FD

While no lives were lost, between 50 and 100 homes were destroyed by the EF-3 tornado that touched down in the Great Neck portion of the city Sunday evening, April 30.

It was the first of its kind for that area of the state, and a first for the F3s since the 1950s, the NWS said.

The Great Neck Recreation Center is open to those impacted for a hot shower or power to charge any devices. Grief counselors are also available to anyone who may need their services until 5 p.m.

City Manager Patrick Duhaney declared a local state of emergency following the storm.

Click here for more information from Virginia Beach officials.

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