The Manatee County Department of Public Safety says emergency medical services were called to help an injured person after strong storms blew through a neighborhood near El Conquistador Parkway on Saturday night.
Provincial officials called it a tornado, but the National Weather Service confirmed a touchdown.
In the scene photos, houses with damaged roofs and rubble are scattered over the surrounding area.
This is an evolving story and will be updated.
E Manatee County EMS responded to help an injured patient after a tornado hit near El Conquistador Parkway tonight. 🌪
Photos of the scene below👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/Iyhpa4ghGTManatee County Department of Public Safety (@ MCGPublicSafety) 11 April 2021