Myrtle Beach Tornadoes: July 6, 2001 -- Damage Pictures

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This large billboard was bent over by winds estimated in excess of 100 mph. Credit NWS.	Most windows were blown out of ocean-facing rooms in this hotel, and some palm trees had their tops ripped from them. Credit NWS.
A motorhome was flipped over by the tornado near the beach. Credit NWS.	This two-story building had its roof completely removed by the tornado. Nearly all the vehicles surrounding the building had glass blown out of their windows and were pelted by debris. Credit NWS.
A high-rise hotel suffered significant damage to its roof, and many windows were blown out. Credit NWS.	Another hotel which suffered glass and minor structural damage due to the tornado's winds. Credit NWS.
Picture courtesy © Bill Taaffe	Picture courtesy © Bill Taaffe
Picture courtesy © Bill Taaffe	Picture courtesy © Bill Taaffe
Pool furniture was thrown into the pool or into the downwind corner of the pool area by the tornado. Picture courtesy © WBTW TV	Debris on the beach itself. Picture courtesy © WBTW TV
Seagate Village RV park. Picture courtesy © WBTW TV	Seagate Village RV park. Picture courtesy © WBTW TV