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At least 1 tornado, severe storms cause damage in the Tampa Bay area

A strong weather system prompted several tornado and severe thunderstorms warnings, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Sunday.
Pasco County firefighters captured this photo in the aftermath of strong storms that rolled through Atis Street on Dec. 9 in New Port Richey. (Photo Credit: Pasco Fire Rescue/Twitter)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Emergency crews have been busy responding to damage from at least one tornado in Tampa Bay area.

A weather system Sunday brought several tornado warnings, in addition to a thunderstorm warning -- all of which have since been canceled. The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado with 100-mph winds ripped through a Pasco County neighborhood.

Pasco Fire Rescue crews reported noticeable damage along Atis Street near Bolam Avenue in New Port Richey. Authorities say the storms toppled several trees and power lines.

Electrical workers have been dispatched to address the live wires.

Firefighters say at least one small fire has been put out. A tree also fell on a car.

No injuries have yet been reported.

PHOTOS: Strong storm down live power lines in New Port Richey

Meanwhile, drivers should also be careful in other parts of Pasco County, where the storms left significant flooding.

Below, you can see footage of flooding along Regency Park Boulevard in the Jasmine Estates area.

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