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Lake Martin Tornado Damage In Windermere: Before And After
The tornado directly hit the Windermere subdivision on Lake Martin, making it one of the most affected waterfront areas on the entire lake.
The tornado, now rated as an EF-4, traveled northeast from Children’s Harbor, crossed the Kowaliga Bay section of Lake Martin, and ripped through Bard’s Lane and the entrance to the Ridge before hitting Windermere, especially the Windjammer point section.
I recently sold a home on Windjammer, so I had some “before” photos and video in inventory to contrast against the tornadic destruction. Here’s a video that I made:
My friend and fellow Lake Martin realtor Mimi Rush was blessed to have survived the tornado in Windermere while crouching in the closet with her 5 year old and her husband. Here’s a link to a good video by the Montgomery Advertiser of her explaining the ordeal.
How to Help Victims of the Lake Martin Tornadoes
Not all of the victims of the Lake Martin tornadoes were those with comfortable second homes on the waterfront with plenty of insurance. In fact, the most affected areas are the blue collar communities surrounding Lake Martin.
Click here to help Lake Martin Tornado Help.com
More Lake Martin Tornado Photos, Video, and Other Coverage
Video Update On Lake Martin Tornado Damage
Tornado Damage & A Survival Story on County Road 34
Lake Martin Voice Photos on Flickr
Lake Martin Dock Company Photos
Montgomery Advertiser Photo Gallery
Lake Martin Real Estate Spotlight: Windermere West
Windermere West – off of Windermere Road on Lake Martin – is a Russell Lands waterfront development that was started in the early 1990s.
It had two phases, and about 236 waterfront lots. The typical Windermere West lot is well wooded, and deep – most homes are not easily seen from the road. Because it is off of Windermere Road and close to highway 63, it is close to the Russell Crossroads town center.
Windermere West is a great mix between town and country, for lack of a better phrase. They have Covenants and Restrictions to protect the homeowners’ rights of development. They have 2 landscaped entrances for aesthetics. But, they don’t have amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, or walking trails. Windermere West does not have its own sewer system, each home has its own septic system. Depending on your wants and needs, that could be good news. The upside is that Windermere West has a relatively minuscule HOA fee – currently $20 a month, same as it has been since 1991.
Here’s the first entrance from Windermere Road:
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Windermere West Parkway:
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There is an old cemetery right across from the second entrance
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Would you like to buy a home in Windermere West? Contact me, I would be glad to help. There aren’t many undeveloped lots left, but there are a few for sale. Call me at the number at the top of the page, I can help you find the best deals.
