The National Weather Service is surveying possible tornado damage across Central Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

An EF1 tornado has been confirmed in Cocoa Beach, and more surveys are underway.


What You Need To Know

  • NWS is surveying possible tornado damage across Central Florida

  • An EF1 tornado was confirmed in Cocoa Beach

  • Additional surveys are being completed Friday and this weekend

  • 126 Tornado Warnings were issued across Florida as Milton moved onshore

Based on the preliminary survey results, the EF1 tornado in Cocoa Beach had maximum winds around 85 to 95 mph. It began as a waterspout and moved inland near the Royale Towers.

It moved west-northwest, crossing A1A and moving along S. Banana River Blvd. The tornado moved back into the Banana River near St. Croix Ave. and lifted back into a waterspout.

It damaged multiple homes in Cocoa Beach, as seen by the viewer video below.

There is no evidence that the tornado continued into Merritt Island.

On Friday, NWS Melbourne survey teams have been assessing damage in St. Lucie County, specifically Fort Pierce, where some of the greatest damage occurred.

This weekend, there will be additional surveys conducted in Okeechobee, Martin and Indian River counties.

Hurricane Milton produced many tornadoes as it moved onshore into Florida, with 126 Tornado Warnings being issued in Florida, the most ever by a tropical system and second most in a single day.

Here is a list of some of the other records from Milton.

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