Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – On the evening of April 29, 2023, a powerful EF-2 tornado with maximum winds of 130 mph touched down in the northern part of Palm Beach County, causing significant damage to homes and properties in the area.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that hit Palm Beach Gardens started on the east side of I-95 and moved northeast, causing the most significant damage to the Sanctuary Cove neighborhood. It passed south of the Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and then crossed PGA Boulevard near the intersection with U.S. 1. The tornado continued up U.S. 1 for a short time before dissipating before it could reach Juno Beach.

The tornado impacted numerous communities, causing damage to homes and uprooting large trees, as well as overturning cars and boats. The Sanctuary Cove neighborhood experienced the most significant impact, with shattered windows, debris strewn across the streets, and cracked tree limbs resting on vehicles and homes. Furthermore, one apartment building had part of its roof torn off.

According to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department, there were no reported deaths or major injuries from the tornado. However, there are several intersections without electricity, and several major roads, including PGA Blvd. and U.S. 1 east of the intracoastal waterway, are still closed due to the damage caused by the storm. Palm Beach Gardens city engineers and building officials are currently assessing the structural damage in the affected areas.

As a construction consulting firm, Cloud Design Build is well-equipped to assist property insurance law firms in assessing the damages caused by the tornado. We provide real-time construction cost estimates and offer expert witness services to support insurance claims related to storm damage. Our experienced consulting team has worked on numerous construction projects in the Palm Beach area, and we have a deep understanding of the unique challenges that the local weather patterns can pose to buildings and infrastructure.

This tornado comes just a few months after Hurricane Ian triggered another EF2 tornado in Palm Beach that caused significant damage to several apartment buildings in Kings Point. Cloud Design Build has also been involved in the recovery efforts following that storm and has worked with property insurance law firms to assess the damages and provide expert witness services.

In conclusion, the recent tornado in Palm Beach Gardens has caused significant damage to homes and properties in the area. The city is still assessing the extent of the damage, and property insurance law firms may need assistance in assessing the damages caused by the storm. As a trusted construction consulting firm, Cloud Design Build is here to help with real-time construction cost estimates and expert witness services. Our experienced team can assist property insurance law firms in the recovery efforts and support the claims process related to storm damage. Contact us today!