SMITH ISLAND, Md. - The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF1 tornado damaged homes and left at least one person injured on Smith Island early Thursday evening.
The NWS made its confirmation on Friday morning. An EF1 is classified as a "weak" tornado with wind speeds ranging from 86-110 miles per hour.
The tornado was spotted at around 7:20 p.m. Daniel and Amy Somers captured this Facebook video of the tornado as it touched down on the island.
It appears the vast majority of damage seems to be centered in and around the Rhodes Point community of Smith Island. However, WBOC has received reports of damaged in Ewell as well.
As of Friday afternoon, dozens of A&N Electric customers on the island were still without power. Islanders were told to limit water use until full power is restored. A&N had crews on the island working to restore power as soon as possible.
There was at least one reported injury from the tornado. According to the Crisfield Fire Department, a Smith Island woman was taken to the hospital after her home collapsed during the tornado.
A GoFundMe has been set up by photographer Jay Fleming to raise funds for the Smith Island tornado damage recovery and cleanup. Click here to donate.
