The Brief
- A massive tree smashed into a Riverview home as intense storms tore through the area Friday evening.
- Two homeowners and their dog were preparing dinner inside when they heard a loud boom, but no one was injured.
- The severe weather left behind significant property damage, including a ripped-open roof and a bedroom buried under debris.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. – Strong storms knocked a massive tree onto a Riverview home Friday evening, leaving behind significant property damage.
Storm causes damage
What we know:
Wind gusts surpassed 50 mph as the severe weather system rushed through the area, sending a large tree crashing directly into the home. The impact caused extensive structural damage to the property, though the homeowners inside escaped without injury.
Residents recall chaos
The backstory:
Riverview resident Alva Evans was inside preparing dinner with Judith Holbrook and their dog, Ivy, when a sudden, violent sound shattered the evening.
“Big old tree just fell,” Evans said. “We were getting pizza out of the oven, and we heard a big old boom.”
Homeowners survey destruction
What they’re saying:…