Tornado Rips Through Aldershot, Damaging Homes and Trees
The mile-long tornado caused significant property damage but no injuries, as residents and emergency services rallied to secure the area.
- The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) tracked the tornado's path to be 2km long, with a preliminary rating of T1 or T2, indicating mild to moderate intensity.
- Emergency services, including crews from Rushmoor and Surrey fire and rescue services, responded quickly to secure the affected areas.
- Significant damage was reported in multiple locations, including Cadnam Close, Lower Farnham Road, and Osprey Gardens, with trees uprooted and roofs damaged.
- Residents described the event as terrifying, with intense swirling winds and debris flying, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
- Local MP Alex Baker and community members praised the collective effort in the cleanup and securing of damaged properties.