As many as 100 homes damaged by tornado in Virginia Beach, officials say
Between 50 and 100 homes have been damaged by a confirmed tornado in Virginia Beach, according to officials. Between 50 and 100 homes have been damaged by a tornado in Virginia Beach, according to officials. The tornado struck Virginia Beach just before 6 p.m. on Sunday as severe storms moved through much of the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service. Possible tornado forms in Virginia Beach, VA. Courtesy of Jennifer Toppel The twister touched down near River Road and North Great Neck Road, according to the City of Virginia Beach. Several nearby schools and roads are closed as a result. Virginia Beach resident Jennifer Toppel told ABC News the tornado formed right above her home. "We heard the roar and we quickly took cover, hiding in our pantry," Toppel said. "We could actually see snapped pine trees and debris flying 100 feet in the air." MORE: Severe storms continue to move through much of East Coast As Toppel and her family took cover, Toppel...