PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — Panama City Beach, a favorite vacation destination for Georgians, sustained heavy damage during an apparent water spout tornado early Tuesday morning.
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Photos show at least one building flattened, a large marina twisted and torn up and at least one home that was blown off its foundation.
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Most of the damage was concentrated in eastern Panama City near St. Andrew’s State Park and the Grand Lagoon area. Treasure Island Marina sustained heavy damage and a favorite breakfast restaurant, the Waffle and Omelet House was flattened. Debris littered the coastal town’s main drag.
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— Abhay Gaba (@AstuteGaba) January 9, 2024
Panama City Beach, FLORIDA
Tornado damage, homes and businesses destroyed.
Shocking and heartbreaking pic.twitter.com/zpckNPUBXr
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In Marianna, which is inland from Panama City Beach about 70 miles, neighborhoods were flattened.
It’s unclear if anyone was injured.
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