Tornado confirmed in Crystal River, causes structure damage

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — A tornado touched down in the Crystal River area of Citrus County on Sunday, the Spectrum Bay News 9 weather experts confirmed.

It most likely started as a waterspout around 6 p.m. and became classified as a tornado once it touched ground.

According to the National Weather Service, “two buildings of poor construction” were destroyed.

Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek said in a Facebook post the structures were unoccupied and located outside city limits at Ft. Island Trail off Roy Thomas Road in unincorporated Citrus County.

As of 9 p.m. Sunday evening, no injuries were reported.