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Photograph of La Plata taken 30 minutes after the tornado struck.

Photo Credit: John Olexa, Jr.

2) A helicopter surveys the damage in La Plata caused by the tornado. This photograph was taken 30 minutes after the tornado struck.

Photo Credit: John Olexa, Jr.

Maryland.

3) Tornado damage to the La Plata shopping center. The tornado moved through town at 45 to 55 mph.

Photo Credit: John Olexa, Jr.

4) Damage to a car in La Plata from the tornado.

Photo Credit: John Olexa, Jr.

5) A house near La Plata that was leveled by the tornado. Five lives were lost and at least 120 were injured.

Photo Credit: NOAA

6) The KFC in La Plata has been demolished by the tornado.

Photo Credit: Andy Weiss