NWS Confirms EF2 Tornado In Iredell County

Drone footage, courtesy of Aeromax Media, shows damage left behind in eastern Iredell County following Wednesday’s severe weather.

The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday that an EF2 tornado did touch down in the area of Mocksville Highway near Swann Road. The American Red Cross said two homes were reported destroyed and up to 30 more damaged, with 10 people displaced as a result of the storm.

Officials say the tornado touched down twice in the area, and had wind speeds up to 115 mph.