Tornado Knocks Over Multiple Trees in Virginia, Including a 'Hundred-Year-Old' Elm

A possible tornado that blew through northern Virginia left significant damage in its wake, downing multiple trees across the area on Friday, February 7, local media reported.

The town of Leesburg suffered a number of damaged buildings as well as countless uprooted trees, some of which were blocking roads, local officials reported.

The National Weather Service declared a severe thunderstorm warning until 8 am on Friday. Winds were expected to reach up to 60 mph, the NWS said.

This video, shared by James Garcia, shows a number of large trees that have either fallen or been uprooted by the storm. Garcia tweeted that the tree shown last in the footage is a 100-year-old elm that would have to been removed due to the damage. Credit: James Garcia via Storyful