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PHOTOS: Destruction, clean-up at Ocean Ridge Plantation following deadly tornado
Aerial shots of clean-up inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: CBS)BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three people were killed and several others injured when a tornado leveled homes near Ocean Isle Beach.
It struck just before midnight Monday in Brunswick County’s Ocean Ridge Plantation neighborhood, destroying homes, downing powerlines and snapping trees in half.
Due to the hazardous situation and destruction at Ocean Ridge Plantation, only homeowners are being allowed in at this time. Here’s some images of the damage and cleanup.
Aerial shots of clean-up inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: CBS)
Aerial shots of homes damaged inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: WTVD)
Aerial shots of clean-up inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: CBS)
Aerial shots of homes damaged inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: WTVD)
Homes damaged by tornado (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY)
Business damaged by tornado (Photo: Matt Huddleston/WWAY)
Business destroyed by tornado (Photo: Matt Huddleston/WWAY)
Destruction inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Calabash Fire)
Destruction inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office)
Destruction inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Brunswick Co. Sheriff’s Office)
Aerial shots of clean-up inside Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: WTVD)
Early this morning USAR Task Force 11 assisted Brunswick County with search for victims following tornadoes that touched down over night (Photo: Matt Davis/New Hanover Co. Fire Rescue)
New Hanover Co. firefighters responded as NC USAR Task Force 11 to search damaged structures from last nights tornado. Crews responded at 1:30am (Photo: NHCPFFA/Twitter)
New Hanover Co. firefighters responded as NC USAR Task Force 11 to search damaged structures from last nights tornado. Crews responded at 1:30am (Photo: NHCPFFA/Twitter)
New Hanover Co. firefighters responded as NC USAR Task Force 11 to search damaged structures from last nights tornado. Crews responded at 1:30am (Photo: NHCPFFA/Twitter)
First responders gather near Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Matt Huddleston/WWAY)
Calabash firefighters were among the many emergency services personnel who responded to look for victims of the tornado that touched down last night in Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Calabash Fire Department)
Calabash firefighters were among the many emergency services personnel who responded to look for victims of the tornado that touched down last night in Ocean Ridge Plantation (Photo: Calabash Fire Department)
BCSO, Brunswick County Emergency Services and multiple fire and law enforcement agencies remain on scene assessing damages and working to clear debris from roads. (Photo: BCSO)
Early this morning USAR Task Force 11 assisted Brunswick County with search for victims following tornadoes that touched down over night (Photo: Matt Davis/New Hanover Co. Fire Rescue)
BCSO, Brunswick County Emergency Services and multiple fire and law enforcement agencies remain on scene assessing damages and working to clear debris from roads. (Photo: BCSO)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Damage at a home in Ocean Ridge Plantation community on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo: WWAY)
Governor Roy Cooper tweeted that he has spoken with local officials and is offering state support.
At least three deaths, a number of injuries and damage to dozens of homes caused by a fierce tornado in Brunswick County last night. I have spoken with Sheriff Ingram and County Commission Chair Thompson, and the state has sent help. Our prayers are with them all. – RC
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) February 16, 2021
The National Weather Service is surveying the area and will determine the track of the storm.
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