Sheriff’s stated that the tornado traveled down Zeering Road, and “headed east out of town”.
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A rare tornado struck a Central California town on Sunday, tearing roofing and walls, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging gas lines.
Pictures of damaged houses were posted online, along with a few trees that were knocked down.
The National Weather Service confirmed through video and eyewitness reports this was a tornado and not just a funnel cloud. The sheriff’s department does not have an official number yet on how many buildings were damaged. No injuries were reported, but he says the roof might leak next time it rains.
Authorities say it has been at least several years since the last tornado they can remember hitting the area.
The weather service warned of strong winds, possibly gusting up to 70 miles per hour, throughout Southern California. A few damage was reported in the community, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.
The NWS Sacramento tweeted it will survey the area Monday to confirm and estimate the strength.
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Power was cut to about 1,700 people in Denair due to the tornado.
