Damage Path From February EF3 Tornado in Virginia Spotted From Satellite

Chris Dolce
Published: March 30,2016
The damage path from a deadly EF3 tornado that struck Appomattox County, Virginia, on Feb. 24,  has recently become more apparent on satellite imagery.
(RECAP: February 2016 Tornado Outbreak)
Though the tornado touched down more than a month ago, the scar left behind is now becoming more noticeable since vegetation is greening up adjacent to where it moved through. This is shown in the animation below comparing a satellite image from March 29, 201,  to another image before the tornado hit on Jan. 19, 2016.

Before and after comparison showing the damage path of the tornado that struck on Feb. 24, 2016.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Virginia, pointed out the tornado scar in a Facebook post Tuesday while overlaying the colored path from their survey of the damage.
According to that survey, the tornado was on the ground for 17 miles and damaged more than 100 homes while also causing considerable tree damage. One person was killed and seven others were injured.

There are many other examples of tornado damage scars documented by satellite over the years. You can find a collection of them at the link below.
(MORE: Tornado Scars From Space)
PHOTOS: Late-February 2016 Severe Weather