The tornado reached peak intensity in the TrailMark neighborhood with a maximum estimated speed of 100 mph.

As residents deal with the aftermath of a suspected tornado that touched down near two St. Johns County subdivisions Thursday shortly before noon, officials want to warn residents of contractor scams.

A confirmed tornado spotted south of World Golf Village in St. Johns County Thursday afternoon caused damage to several houses in at least two subdivisions.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was spotted near World Golf Village just before noon Thursday and damaged multiple homes in the Trailmark subdivision west of Interstate 95.