In the aftermath of a confirmed tornado Tuesday morning, Panama City, Florida, grappled with extensive damage and debris strewn across city streets. Local media reported the devastation, fueled by severe weather advisories from the National Weather Service, which issued multiple tornado warnings and confirmed a tornado in nearby Freeport. Radar signatures indicative of a tornadic vortex were also detected near Panama City.

Sometimes, pictures are more powerful than words. This is the case of the image below which shows houses literally toppled on top of each other as a result of the tornado that hit Panama City Beach earlier in the week. It also shows a destroyed fence and the damage caused by the aftermath of the storm.

The image was first uploaded to Reddit where users reacted in shock and awe to the devastation caused by the tornado. Here, numerous users speculated on the possible insurance headache that this situation would have also undoubtedly called for those involved with the damage caused to their houses.

Unfortunately, Florida is located in a geographical sweet spot for tornadoes, with its warm temperatures, high humidity, and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean creating a climate that is ripe for severe weather. The state’s warm temperatures and humidity make the air unstable, and its unique geography creates favorable conditions for wind shear, a key factor in tornado formation.